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3: Notice
Of Revocation Of Independence
In the light of your failure to elect a President of the USA and thus to govern yourselves, we hereby give notice of the revocation of your independence, effective immediately.
5:
PM
Holds Onto Her Sensible
Shoes
“High heels that make one’s life a misery are not about to be purchased,” said Prime Minister Helen Clark today, in response to suggestions she should upgrade her wardrobe.
6:
On
The Right: Confessions Of A Misspent
Youth
Okay, a confession: I was once Nelson’s representative at a nationwide Labour Youth conference.
7:
On
The Left – ACTivists Denied
Generally you know when you read Mike Heine’s writing that you’re in for a laugh. Besides actually being quite a good writer at times, his comic sense is often enhanced by the fact he doesn’t even realise that he’s being funny most of the time. Of course, ...
8:
SCP
HOUSE: Questions Of The Day – 21
November
Today’s Questions concerned the subjects of: Widening Of Closing The Gaps – Regional Development – Defence Purchasing – Community Work Scheme – Mainland Stevedores – New School Gyms – Kaikohe Parole Office – Fiji Constitution – Auditing Closing The ...
9:
Chisholm,
1066, And All That Sludge!
After 1066 days of Sludgegate, Adrian Chisholm will tomorrow get his day in court – although not at 10 o’clock as previously announced!
10:
Internet
Now Available On TV
New Zealanders now have a simple and affordable new way to surf the Internet - on their home TV.
13:
Questions
For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 21
November
Paraphrased answers to today's questions will be posted in the Scoops wire shortly after 3pm.
16:
David
Miller: New Zealand and Free Trade
The Closer Economic Partnership agreement between Singapore and New Zealand that was signed earlier this year not only marks the first such pact this country has signed with an Asian trading partner but is also a step forward towards achieving ...
17:
Howard's
End: Open Skies Over A Warming
Planet
As New Zealand and the world debates the impact of greenhouse gas emissions in the Hauge this week, the government has signed an open skies agreement liberalising aviation travel - one of the world's worst air polluters. John Howard writes.
18:
Notice
Of Revocation Of Independence - NZ
Version
In the light of your failure to elect a President and thus to govern yourselves properly, Her Sovereign Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has revoked your independence, effective immediately.
20:
Strong
line needed over rail route
If ever there was a time to invest in upgrading or buying back our rail network, it is surely now.
23:
US
Admiral Should Butt Out Of NZ Defence
Debate
Green Party Defence spokesperson Keith Locke rejected a visiting US admiral's call for New Zealand to spend more on defence.
24:
International
Sex Industry Conference
BANGKOK, Thailand -- International prostitutes, union organizers, researchers and others have gathered to try and legalize commercial sex worldwide, but a California stripper said Thailand was too shy to even discuss the issue openly.
26:
Reality
a bitter pill to swallow for
PM
"The Prime Minister's dismissive response to US Admiral Dennis Blair shows how badly out of touch this Government is with our international defence responsibilities," National's Defence spokesman Wayne Mapp said today.
A racy new television drama series, set in a red light district, has been given the green light for funding from NZ On Air.
29:
Richard
Prebble's Letter From Wellington
#39
Helen Clark's visionless speech and the choice of a professional election campaigner as party president is a clear indication that Labour's sole objective is to be re-elected. Neither Mike Williams or Clark have stated any vision of how New Zealand can a prosperous ...
30:
Defence
Money Going To Right Places, PM
Says
Prime Minister Helen Clark today defended the Government’s defence spending priorities, after a visiting United States Navy admiral reportedly criticised New Zealand for not spending enough on high tech military equipment.
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Images: Lake Hobbitton - Another View
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Images: WORLD EXCLUSIVE: BAG END!
12: Scoop
Archive: Ringswatch: Our Liv Freaks Out In
Battle
14: Scoop
Archive: Scoop Images: Liv Meets Some Smokin'
Ringwraiths
15: Scoop
Images: Hobbiton By The Water
19: Scoop
Archive: Scoop Images: Mirror Snaps Bilbo's
House
21: Scoop
Images: Arwen Catches A Few Digital Snaps
22:
Scoop
Archive: Scoop Image: Where The Hobbits
Are
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Images: Hobbit Slips Scoop Staircase Snap
27:
Scoop
Images: A Mountaintop Hobbit
Retreat?
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Ian Powell: New Hospital Building Trumps ‘Yes Minister’ Hospital Without Patients
Mike Treen: Prices Are Still Rising - It's A Cost Of Living Crisis
Gordon Campbell: On When Racism Comes Disguised As Anti-racism
Peter Dunne: Newshub And TVNZ Tip Of Media Iceberg
Harry Finch: Austerity – For And Against