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1:
Fake
Drugs a Growing Problem in Southeast
Asia
GNS ScienceA New Zealand scientist is warning that the international trade in fake pharmaceuticals is getting bigger and could become a serious humanitarian problem, especially in some developing nations.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0610/S00056.htm
2:
National
Party announces new General Manager
New Zealand National PartyNational Party President Judy Kirk has today named Chris Simpson as the Party’s new General Manager. “I am delighted to announce Mr Simpson’s appointment to replace Greg Sheehan,” says Mrs Kirk.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0610/S00264.htm
3:
Cosgrove:
Trade Liberalisat'n Network Speech
New Zealand GovernmentAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingSpeech to the New Zealand Trade Liberalisation Network Annual General Meeting Venue: Tambourini Room, Museum Hotel, 90 Cable Street, Wellington Time: 4.20pm,
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0610/S00470.htm
4:
NZ
Assures Sogavare He Will Not Be
Arrested
Selwyn ManningSolomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare is fearful he will be arrested over the Julian Moti affair when he returns to Honiara on Thursday, but New Zealand says his fears are unjustified.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0610/S00374.htm
5:
Today's
Scoop Just Politics News Summary
The Scoop TeamPacific: Clark Assures Sogavare He Will Not Be Arrested; QUESTIONS OF THE DAY; Employment: Govt Announces Plans For Pacific Seasonal Workers; Inflation: CPI Rise Drops In Year To June - What Will Bollard Say?; Politics: Harawira Explains Position Vis A Vis ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0610/S00376.htm
6:
Judith
Collins Clevedon MP Newsletter
New Zealand National PartyOur Charities are facing unfair scrutiny. As of 1 February 2007, the Charities Commission will have the power to de-register organisations that are becoming too “political”. This means charities that lobby for law changes and advocate for others could face ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0610/S00464.htm
The Maori PartyIt seems some people are upset about my not being available to help people who aren’t from my electorate, based on an article they read in the New Zealand Herald. That’s unfortunate really because I set out my position quite clearly in the Age on 18 July ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0610/S00449.htm
8:
KiwiFM:
Wammo n List On Taxpayer-Funded
Goodies
Scoop AudioWammo and Scoop's Kevin List talk about the hidden cost of Scoop's South Pacific Forum Coverage, Lockwood Smith's taxpayer-funded calendar, the fabled Labour Party fantasy calendar and other party political communications.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0610/S00375.htm
9:
Election
Fraud 2006 – Quantifying The Risk
Michael CollinsPotential Election Fraud And Certain Confusion At Polls Threaten Public Will. By Michael Collins and TruthIsAll “Scoop” Independent News Washington, DC
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0610/S00377.htm
10:
RSF
releases 2006 World Press Freedom
Index
Reporters Sans FrontieresNorth Korea, Turkmenistan, Eritrea, the worst violators of press freedom France and the United States slip further Aggressive regimes in Africa and slow progress
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0610/S00506.htm
11:
Pacific
Islands Forum Communiqué Released
Pacific Islands ForumThe Thirty-Seventh Pacific Islands Forum was held in Fiji, from 24-25 October 2006 and was attended by Heads of State and Government of Australia, the Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New Zealand, Niue, Palau, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0610/S00508.htm
12:
Cindy
Sheehan: Is It Vietnam Yet?
Cindy SheehanWith the mid-term elections looming dangerously close, and with public opinion in opposition to George's failed foreign policies crossing the two-thirds mark, the White House announced that they are going to present their puppet government of Iraq ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0610/S00351.htm
13:
Three
Journalism students win scholarships to
Asia
Massey UniversityThree Massey University Journalism students have won scholarships to travel to Asia and write for English-language papers in the region. Lachy Forsyth and Bex Shannon will write for Cambodia’s Phnom Penh Post, and Kate Chapman will work at China’s ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0610/S00089.htm
14:
NZ
Gliding Features prominently in 2006 FAI
Awards
Gliding New ZealandNew Zealand glider pilots, administrators and competition organizers have featured prominently at this years FAI Annual General Conference, in Santiago, Chile, October 25-27. Former GNZ President Peter Thorpe and current President George Rogers both ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0610/S00220.htm
15:
Contract
collusion at Corrections
New Zealand National PartyThe Corrections Department allowed two consultants among those responsible for overseeing the building of four regional prisons to write each other's job description and set each other's remuneration range, says National's Law & Order spokesman, Simon Power.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0610/S00468.htm
RDUWhen RDU98.5FM began the search for a new breakfast host, no one was under the illusion it would be an easy task. After all, we only needed an informed, intelligent and take-no-crap personality to continue the tradition of groundbreaking independent ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0610/S00212.htm
17:
Climate
Change Unlikely to Affect NZ Wine
Industry
New Zealand Climate Science CoalitionThere is no evidence to suggest that the climate is warming as suggested in recent Australian viticultural articles, at least in New Zealand. Consequently there is no reason to believe growing conditions will alter beyond past experiences for the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0610/S00057.htm
18:
Lower
CPI should impact on Reserve Bank
Council of Trade Unions“Although monetary policy is aimed very much at constraining anticipated inflation, the lower annual CPI which emerged today shows that inflation is trending down and this should impact on the Reserve Bank,” Council of Trade Unions Economist Peter ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0610/S00265.htm
19:
Airport
AGM
Auckland International AirportThe annual meeting of shareholders of Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) was held at the TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre today. All resolutions put to the meeting were passed by shareholders. Full details of the polls conducted are ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0610/S00474.htm
20:
Ministry
mad to suggest higher shellfish takes
New Zealand National PartyNational Party Fisheries spokesman Phil Heatley says it is madness to advocate increasing shellfish harvesting takes in greater Auckland just because the Ministry of Fisheries is failing to police current rules properly.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0610/S00467.htm
21:
NZ’s
Electricity Needs – Tomorrow, and
Today
Canterbury Manufacturers AssociationThe Canterbury Manufacturers’ Association says that comments made by ISCR researcher Richard Meade last week regarding New Zealand’s electricity system failed to take future requirements and basic cost drivers into consideration
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0610/S00459.htm
22:
Seasonal
permits must be faithfully policed
New Zealand National PartyThe National Party is seeking an assurance that a programme allowing Pacific Islanders into New Zealand on short-term work permits will be faithfully policed. Immigration Minister David Cunliffe announced today that Pacific Island workers will be eligible ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0610/S00454.htm
23:
Fulton
Hogan applies to acquire G J Beynon
Commerce CommissionThe Commerce Commission has received an application from Fulton Hogan Limited (Fulton Hogan) seeking clearance to acquire the contracting assets, quarry and land of G J Beynon Contracting Limited (G J Beynon). Associated with this purchase is the acquisition ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0610/S00453.htm
24:
Region
considers funding options
Greater Wellington Regional CouncilThe interim Wellington Regional Strategy (WRS) committee is likely to consider several alternative funding options for its economic development strategy.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0610/S00237.htm
25:
Hamilton
Poised to Become NZ's First WiMAX
City
WooshHamilton City Council and Woosh Wireless announced plans last Friday for Hamilton to become the first mobile WiMAX city in New Zealand, accessing this groundbreaking technology before Auckland and the rest of the country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0610/S00446.htm
26:
Israeli
Crimes Against Humanity In Palestine
Genevieve Cora FraserAccording to the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights, crimes committed by Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) since 25 June 2006 include:
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0610/S00348.htm
27:
“Us
and Them”… Pink Floyd Project rocks with
APO
Auckland PhilharmoniaThe Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra is nothing if not diverse in its programming. On Saturday 22 July the APO lets fly on the rock stage when it teams up with Australian PINK FLOYD PROJECT to bring the timeless anthems of the iconic British super group ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0606/S00100.htm
28:
Narconews:
Reports From Baja, Atenco & Oaxaca
narconews.com- Bricker: Zapatistas Will Defend the Cucapa and Kiliwa Peoples of Baja California - Berger: Atenco, Oaxaca and Zapatista Rebels Unite in Public for the First Time October 22, 2006 Please Distribute Widely
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0610/S00355.htm
29:
Turners
Launch The True Car Price Challenge
Turners AuctionsMedia Release October 24, 2006 Turners Launch The True Car Price Challenge New Zealand’s largest seller of used cars is offering Kiwis free access to its comprehensive database so they can check if they are paying too much for a car. Turners Auctions launched ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0610/S00444.htm
30:
Waitakere
Fireworks Display
Waitakere CityFireworks containing one and half tonnes of gunpowder will go into the Waitakere Fireworks Display on November 4 - claimed to the biggest and most spectacular in Auckland.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0610/S00233.htm
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