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1: Labour
still not listening – even to its
own
New Zealand National PartyOutspoken criticism of the Electoral Finance Bill by former Labour Prime Minister Mike Moore shows Labour needs to dump it, says National Party Leader John Key.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0712/S00369.htm
Hari Bansha DulalThe Maoist comrades have done it again. And, this time, the victim is a Swiss national Steve Jeannereet. It is a matter of national shame that we cannot ensure safety of tourists that enrich our public purse and enhance our national image.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00231.htm
3:
Waikato
River Agreement in Principle signed
New Zealand GovernmentAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingWaikato-Tainui and the Crown have reached a major milestone towards the settlement of the tribe’s Waikato River claim.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0712/S00363.htm
4:
Gambling
harm heightened during holiday season
Gambling HelplineWith the festive season upon us, the Gambling Helpline is urging problem gamblers and affected friends and family to come forward for help. Chief executive of the Gambling Helpline, Krista Ferguson, said harm from problem gambling was particularly ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0712/S00071.htm
5:
The Party At Easter Just Got Bigger
Again!!
Rock2WgtnThe Party At Easter Just Got Bigger Again!! Legendary Rock Icon, David Coverdale, the former lead singer with DEEP PURPLE brings his band WHITESNAKE to New Zealand for the very first time!
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0712/S00207.htm
6:
Green
light for Eden Park’s enhanced
design
Eden Park Redevelopment BoardThe Eden Park Redevelopment Board today announced it had received Crown approval for an enhanced design for the redevelopment of Eden Park for hosting the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0712/S00219.htm
7:
Poll
Watch: Two Polls Say National Governs
Alone
Scoop Poll WatchTwo voting intention polls over the weekend have given National an outright majority - suggesting that if an election were held now National would be able to govern alone.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00209.htm
8:
Another
Finance Company gone - Numeria
Finance
EUFAThe following press statement was sent to EUFA. A finance company involved with Capital + Merchant Finance has followed it into receivership.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00295.htm
9:
NZ
Music Industry Info Bulletin - 17 Dec
2007
TempleThis will be the last bulletin until probably mid-late Jan. As it turns out I am very excited to be moving to Whangarei to take up the position running the Arts Promotion Trust in Northland (www.apt.org.nz) starting on 3 January.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0712/S00201.htm
10:
Voice
For Life Marks New Zealand's Abortion
Rate
Voice For LifeIn 1977 when the legislation was passed, the CS&A Act promised to regulate and reconcile the divisive issue of abortion which existed at that time. The Act provided for the circumstances and procedures under which abortions may be authorized: but only, "after ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0712/S00207.htm
11:
Is
Japan Secretly Planning A New Whaling
Ship?
GreenpeaceAll around the world, increasing numbers of people are urging Japan to give up its whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. Back in Japan however, there is evidence that plans are emerging to build a brand new whaling factory ship.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0712/S00899.htm
12:
Dog
And Six Pups Dumped In River
RNZSPCAROYAL NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS For release: 17 December 2007
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0712/S00210.htm
13:
Q&A
Following State Council Of Russia And
Belarus
Government of RussiaPress statements and answers to journalists' questions following the Session of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Russia and Belarus. "We managed to accomplish a great deal at the bilateral level and with regards to a union state."
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0712/S00902.htm
14:
Worst
Oil Spill In History Of Republic Of
Korea
United NationsThe United Nations will lead an eight-person team of marine pollution and civil protection experts being deployed today to assess the 7 December oil spill in the Republic of Korea, the worst in the Asian nation's history
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0712/S00856.htm
15:
Stateside
With Rosalea: Exclusion Tactics?
Rosalea BarkerThe Gannett corporation—owner of 23 television stations and publisher of more than a thousand newspapers, including Air Force Times, Army Times, the Defense News, Federal Times, Marine Corps Times, Navy Times, and 23 daily newspapers across the country, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00223.htm
16:
Latest
report on Iowa Caucus protections
Bev HarrisEver wonder how the heck a caucus works, whether they are secure from fraud, and if there's anything new to help citizens oversee presidential caucuses? Black Box Voting has identified several areas of concern, reports some good news, and identifies ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00220.htm
17:
Nuclear
Weapons, Fools, Folly, & The War
Business
Douglas MatternThe existence of nuclear weapons presents a clear and present danger to life on Earth. Nuclear arms cannot bolster the security of any nation because they represent a threat to the security of the human race. These incredibly destructive weapons ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00225.htm
18:
Pay
Isn’t The Key To Keeping Kiwi
Workers
LassooPay Isn’t The Key To Keeping Kiwi Workers – It’s Work-Life Balance And Career Development
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00281.htm
19:
Telecom
Launch World Edition Blackberry In NZ
Telecom New ZealandTelecom announced today that it will be launching the first World Edition BlackBerry smartphone to New Zealanders.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0712/S00044.htm
20:
Clark-Cullen
Fascism On The Way Out!
SOLO - Sense of Life ObjectivistsTonight's TV3 poll showing National with enough support to govern alone, and the Greens falling below 5%, is hugely encouraging for kiwi liberty-lovers, says SOLO Principal Lindsay Perigo.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0712/S00205.htm
21:
Magnitude
6.7 Earthquake - Antofagasta, Chile
US Geological SurveyA magnitude 6.7 earthquake occurred 55 km (35 miles) SSE of Tocopilla, Chile, 110 km (65 miles) W of Calama, Chile, 130 km (80 miles) NNE of Antofagasta, Chile, 1215 km (750 miles) N of SANTIAGO, Chile at 1:09 AM MST, Dec 16, 2007 (5:09 AM local time.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0712/S00909.htm
22:
AA
strike first in 105 years
Engineering Printing and Manufacturing UnionEngineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union members at the Automobile Association walked off the job today for the first time in the organisations 105 year history after the association refused to maintain their service leave.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00290.htm
23:
Kiwijet:
Seasons Greetings
kiwijetAs 2007 comes to a close, Kiwijet has just celebrated its first year of incorporation, and boy what a year it has been! I am delighted to report that we are on track to launching Kiwijet in late 2008; despite many obstacles mostly due to the surge in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00285.htm
24:
Stateside:
Prelude to the 2008 Elections, Part 1
Rosalea BarkerThis first part of a series, provides background and a summation of activity to date on what has become an extremely hot and divisive topic in the world of verified voting activists: the banning of DREs. Although this April 2007 YouTube video relates specifically ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00210.htm
25:
Top
Drivers Sign Up For Toyota Racing
Series
Toyota RacingThree new entries - two top New Zealand single-seater drivers and an international race driver from Iceland - will add to the excitement as the 2007-2008 Toyota Racing Series heads into its second round at Ruapuna near Christchurch in early January. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0712/S00198.htm
26:
Auckland
Airport advises against takeover
offer
Auckland AirportThe board of Auckland Airport is advising its shareholders to reject the partial takeover offer from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for $3.6555 per share.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00283.htm
27:
Port
of Napier management "feeling the
heat"
Maritime Union of New ZealandThe Maritime Union says Port of Napier management are feeling the heat after workers were threatened by trespass notices this morning.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00280.htm
28:
Ohio
Sec of State: election could have been
stolen
freepress.orgOhio's Secretary of State announced this morning that a $1.9 million official study shows that "critical security failures" are embedded throughout the voting systems in the state that decided the 2004 election. Those failures, she says, "could impact ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00217.htm
29:
Roger
Kerr: The Real Downsides of
Remoteness
New Zealand Business RoundtableThe downsides of being a small and remote country are often misunderstood. Its small population and distance from markets did not stop New Zealand being one of the world’s wealthiest countries a hundred years ago. Small, open economies can do just fine.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0712/S00222.htm
30:
Road
Service & Vehicle Inspection Strike
Automobile AssociationA decision by the Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union (EPMU) to call roadservice officers and vehicle inspectors out on strike from 11am today, Monday 17 December 2007, is disappointing for all and the AA hopes that the parties can return to the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00289.htm
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Gordon Campbell: On The Coalition’s Awful, Not Good, Very Bad Poll Results
Ian Powell: Policy Vacuum Enables For-profit Corporate General Practice Ownership By Stealth
Gordon Campbell: On Iran Killing Its Rappers, And Searching For The Invisible Dr. Reti
Peter Dunne: MPs Unusually Quiet On Pay Rise
Ian Powell: Cuba And New Zealand: A Relationship Worthy Of Strengthening
Gordon Campbell: On bird flu, AUKUS entry fees and Cindy Lee