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Wednesday, 2 May 2001, 9:53 am
Article: Selwyn Manning - Scoop Auckland

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Fears of losses slow TV reforms

Viewers will have to wait 14 months before they see any upsurge in "quality" programmes on Television New Zealand under the new public service charter. Even then, the shift to more arts, Maori and special-interest shows will be gradual, as the Government...

Peeling off to Freedom and bananas

It was not the typical no-frills air experience. Inflight music came from a live jazzband. Also provided were sunflowers, free water, bananas...

Qantas weighs in with city services

The price war for New Zealand's skies continued escalating yesterday, when Qantas launched a permanent domestic service. Qantas executives...

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• Pilot flying too low, too fast says expert

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• Secret pregnancy reignites MP's push for 'rent a womb' bill

World News

• Mayhem,coup fears in Manila

• Mayhem Day extends to the web

• Running battles across Australia

• Rebels go to town around the world

• Civility on President's menu but tastes differ

• Bush talking up defence

• Far-right applause sounds Tory alarm

Business News

• Rescue for TCD melts away

• KPMG report cautious on future of NZ Post bank

• Exports show lucklustre economy

• Commodities index at new high

• Gaynor: Foreign factors muddle flights

• Dialogue: A healthy economy best antidote to dubious business

• UK likely Sky City bet

IT News

• Internet is just the ticket for Auckland commuters

• PC
sales tipped to ease

• Big firms want their share of the action

• Call centre will take on billing

• ASP
may revive ailing market

• IBM assurances on Informix purchase

• Gravity levels the odds

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