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1: Electoral
Finance Bill Protest - Wellington
Kevin ListScoop brings the images of the Wellington protest against the Electoral Finance Bill to our readers in glorious sepia tones. Should this Bill go through no doubt many of the people on a rather small (100 people) protest march in wellington today no ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0711/S00346.htm
2:
Kucinich
Succeeds in Moving Impeachment
Forward
Between The LinesKucinich Succeeds in Moving Impeachment Resolution Against Cheney Forward Interview with journalist David Lindorff, conducted by Scott Harris
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0711/S00343.htm
3:
Questions
And Answers - Wednesday, 21 November
07
Office of the ClerkAdvertisement - scroll to continue reading1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Minister of Justice: Is it Government policy that a newspaper editorial which, in an election year, encourages voters to vote, or not to vote, for a political party should be considered an election ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00410.htm
4:
Questions
for Oral Answer - Tuesday, 20 Nov
2007
Office of the Clerk1. PETER BROWN (Deputy Leader—NZ First) to the Minister for ACC: Has she received any recent reports regarding the way in which physiotherapy services are funded and accredited by ACC?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00383.htm
5:
UK
Bird Flu Update: H5N1 Confirmed At 2nd
Premises
UK Government"The laboratory test results today highlight the importance of poultry keepers in the area being extremely vigilant. It is essential they practice the highest levels of biosecurity and report any suspicions of disease to their local Animal Health ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0711/S00800.htm
6:
TVNZ
banned from running election ads
New Zealand National PartyNational Party Deputy Leader Bill English says that in Labour's anger and haste to railroad the draconian Electoral Finance Bill through Parliament, it has banned TVNZ from running election ads next year.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00405.htm
7:
Captain
Matthew Ferrara - A Tribute - Phil
Goff
New Zealand GovernmentEulogy at the funeral of Captain Matthew Ferrara (posthumously promoted from the rank of Lieutenant) given by his uncle, New Zealand Defence Minister Phil Goff.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00379.htm
8:
National
Must Come Clean on EBs Slogan
Green PartyThe Green Party is calling on National to come clean on whether their Campaign Manager, Steven Joyce, did or did not suggest the slogan "change the government" to the Exclusive Brethren in light of revelations to that effect by Nicky Hager today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00404.htm
9:
Telecom
makes a mockery of determination
CallPlusTelecom makes a mockery of Commission determination with plans to strand competitor investment in exchanges
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0711/S00432.htm
10:
US
State Dept Daily Press Briefing: 19 Nov
2007
US State DepartmentRussia: Missile Defense & Scheduling Of Upcoming Talks / Japan: Whaling-hunting Expedition / Saudi Arabia: Increased Punishment For Rape Victim / North Korea: Financial Working Group / Pakistan: Securing Of Nuclear Arsenal & U.S. Assistance.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0711/S00827.htm
11:
Four
Samoa Fa’afafine Boxers To Fight In
Auckland
Event PolynesiaAt its Prefight Cocktail in Auckland last weekend, Event Polynesia Boxing announced the line up for its Pro-Am boxing event held on Tuesday 20 November at the Otara Recreation Center in Auckland. The upcoming Fight Night in Auckland is part of a ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0711/S00256.htm
12:
Big
Day Out - Second Announcement
Big Day OutSince announcing the first round of BIG DAY OUT artists for the 2008 series, tickets have been snapped up at lightning speed! If you planning to head to the Auckland show and have been waiting around till all the acts have been revealed before you ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0711/S00263.htm
13:
Radioactive
Munitions Fired In Middle East
Sherwood RossRadioactive Ammunition Fired In The Middle East May Claim More Lives Than Hiroshima And Nagasaki By Sherwood Ross
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0711/S00325.htm
14:
Tangatawhenua.Com:
When Dissent Becomes Terrorism
TangataWhenua.comIn a series of early morning raids, the New Zealand Police forced entry into the homes of social activists, students, environmentalists, Maori sovereignty activists and trade unionists throughout Aotearoa, confiscating computers and files and arresting ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0711/S00342.htm
15:
Price
And Credibility Barriers To Buying
Organic
ACNielsenPrice And The Credibility Of Organic & ‘Functional’ Food & Drinks Remain A Barrier For Most Shoppers: Nielsen
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0711/S00416.htm
16:
Preparedness
Key To Tackling Global Flu Pandemic
United NationsThe head of the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) has underlined the need to make full use of the resources available to prepare for a possible influenza pandemic, warning that no country will be left unaffected should an outbreak occur.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0711/S00874.htm
17:
Report
on selection process for Clare Curran
New Zealand GovernmentEnvironment Minister Trevor Mallard today released a briefing by the State Services Commission that looks at the advice given to him on the selection process for Clare Curran to a short term communications role in the Ministry for the Environment in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00381.htm
18:
A
Conversation With America's Snr Career
Diplomats
US State DepartmentI'm the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and I'm surrounded by Under Secretaries of State for Political Affairs. It's a great pleasure for me and a great honor to welcome back five of my predecessors.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0711/S00892.htm
19:
Al
Jazeera English Celebrates One Year
Anniversary
Triangle TelevisionAl Jazeera English, the news and current affairs channel which today reaches more than 100 million homes worldwide, celebrated its one year anniversary on 15 November.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0711/S00275.htm
20:
Scoop
Full Coverage: Election Finance Bill
Scoop Full CoverageThe Justice and Electoral committee has finally reported back on the Electoral Finance Bill, and recommended that it be passed.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0711/S00319.htm
21:
Afghanistan:
UN Urges Safeguarding Civilian Lives
United NationsSpeaking to reporters in Kabul, Louise Arbour said that even prior to her current visit to Afghanistan she was concerned by the high rates of civilian casualties caused by both insurgent activities and international military operations.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0711/S00891.htm
22:
Locke
concerned at new Police protest
instructions
Green PartyGreen MP Keith Locke today expressed concern that newly released Police instructions curtail the right to legitimate protest.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00386.htm
23:
Bangladesh:
Situation Report 20 Nov 2007 21:00
Government Of BangladeshUpdated official report illustrates that the number of death caused by tropical cyclone 'SIDR' has risen to 2837. Updates also indicate that 5488216 people of 1322824 families were affected by the cyclone.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0711/S00886.htm
24:
Rank
Group Shames New Zealand
EPMUThe Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union is backing international calls for Graeme Hart’s Rank Group to end the harassment of Thai trade unionist Thanetn Jhanluechai*, a plant operator employed by Rank-owned company SIG in Rayong province.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0711/S00354.htm
25:
Greenhouse
gas emissions dropping fast at
Genesis
Genesis EnergyHard on the heels of this week’s report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which said climate change effects are well underway, Genesis Energy announced a 40.3% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions in October, compared to the same period ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0711/S00412.htm
26:
Background
+ Images: Reinstate Bro. Thanetn
National Distribution UnionThe global packaging company, SIG Combibloc, is trying to undermine the union at its packaging plant the Thailand Economic Zone of Rayong by attempting to dismiss union leader Thanetn Jhanluechai for legitimate union activity.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0711/S00420.htm
27:
Official
NZ Music Chart & Chartbitz - Nov. 21
2007
Official New Zealand Music Chart"The Official New Zealand Top 40 premieres Friday nights at 8pm on C4" Chartbitz: Wednesday, November 21 2007 by Andrew Miller Click for big version
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0711/S00272.htm
28:
NZ
Air Services Agreement With
Philippines
New Zealand GovernmentPrime Minister Helen Clark today announced that trade and tourism links between New Zealand and the Philippines are to be enhanced with the signing of a new air services agreement between the two countries.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00387.htm
29:
King
of Spain mutant US President
Toni SoloOne can read too much into the unprecedented rude behaviour and abrupt departure of Juan Carlos, Bourbon King of Spain, during the recent Ibero-American summit in Santiago, Chile. Clearly, when he got up and left in the middle of Daniel Ortega's ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0711/S00324.htm
30:
Questions
For Oral Answer - Wednesday, 21 Nov
2007
Office of the Clerk1. Hon BILL ENGLISH to the Minister of Justice: Is it Government policy that a newspaper editorial which, in an election year, encourages voters to vote, or not to vote, for a political party should be considered an election advertisement; if not, why ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0711/S00391.htm
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