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3: Stateside
With Rosalea: Cartoon Network
Holy Batballs, Wonder Boy! Doesn't that VQ1 squadron have a lightning bolt and a bat on its insignia along with the words "World Watchers"? And doesn't it surveill not only China but the West Coast of America and the Arabian Gulf? Has the Batmobile ...
4:
David
Miller: Why I Won't Be Marching On May
Day
In the course of my business and research I travel to Wellington frequently throughout the year. When in the capital, I make a point to visit the House of Representatives, the numerous art galleries and museums, the cafes and bars and enjoy the cities nightlife. ...
5:
Begging
the Question: Biosecurity in our
time?
Biosecurity continues to insidiously ingrain itself on our consciousness. Action is being taken to protect our borders - but can we do better?Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
6:
Who
Said History Never Repeats?:
Airlines
This weekend marks 61 years since that great Anzac enterprise, Tasman Empire Airways Limited, took to the trans-Tasman skies. The partnership that formed the fledgling airline included Qantas and the NZ Labour Government. No debt-laden predecessors ...
7:
Mayday
Activists respond to Libertarianz
Party
Wellington Mayday Activists respond to Libertarianz Party
8:
Scoop
Images: May Day Street Party
Poster
For more information see... http://mayday2001.org/wellington/
9:
Howard's
End: Waltzing With Matlilda
Professor Bob Catley released a book last week entitled, Waltzing with Matlilda, suggesting that New Zealand has got 10 years to join Australia or it will be too late for us to avoid the fate of a poor Pacific nation. John Howard writes.
10:
Libz
Taunt May Day Misanthropists
"The anti-capitalist and anti-reason rally planned for May Day is a futile gesture by the latest apologists for anti-human communism," said Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath today.
11:
Subaru's
WRX Tries On A Suit For Size
It's been years since Subaru launched the WRX and the latest all-new version has been eagerly anticipated. But all would agree, it is a very different car from its predecessor. The big question is - will the punters buy it?
12:
Which
racial road? The high road, or the
low?
Speech by Libertarianz spokesman to deregulate Maori Affairs, Tim Wikiriwhi, to launch the campaign of Libertarianz Whangarei candidate, Helen Hughes. Delivered at 'Forum North' on Saturday 21 April.
13:
Mayday
Activists demand Ronald McDonald
Organisers of Mayday celebrations in Wellington have noted the theft of the $10,000 inflatable figure of Ronald McDonald from a McDonald's restaurant in Hamilton, and ask that he bought to Wellington to stand trial on May 1st.
14:
Attack
On Shareholder Responsibilities
Incredible
The call on television last night by Chamber of Commerce chief, Michael Barnett, for Qantas New Zealand owners to front up with more money than they have already lost is incredible, says Alasdair Thompson, the chief executive of the Employers ...
15:
Trevor
de Cleene 'committed, witty and
irreverent'
Prime Minister Helen Clark today paid tribute to her former colleague, Trevor de Cleene, saying the former Labour MP would be remembered for his commitment to his beliefs along with his wit and irreverence.
16:
Guest
Opinion: Capitalism's Wall of
Shame
In 1989, the capitalists heralded the collapse of the Berlin Wall as the triumph of freedom and democracy over Stalinist dictatorship. 20th April 2001, a decade later, and they hide behind a Wall of Shame, using stormtrooper riot cops to club, teargas ...
17:
Scoop
Archive: Libz Taunt May Day
Misanthropists
"The anti-capitalist and anti-reason rally planned for May Day is a futile gesture by the latest apologists for anti-human communism," said Libertarianz spokesman Richard McGrath today.http://www.scoop.co.nz/archive/scoop/stories/6e/bf/200104231631.6e538721.html
18:
Scoop
Images: Hobbiton Bridge
Scoop's Hobbit strikes yet again. Hobbiton bridge is revealed in all its glory….enjoy.
19:
Healthcare
Eligibility Changes Unacceptable
Green Party Social Services Spokesperson Sue Bradford today said Government moves to offer cheaper healthcare to beneficiaries but not to low income workers was unfair and unacceptable.
20:
Students
Protest at Canadian High
Commission
Students, led by Victoria University’s Radical Society, will present a protest letter to the Canadian High Commission tomorrow (Tuesday). They are protesting the violence that Canadian police used in Quebec over the weekend in attempts to restrict protest ...
21:
Scoop
Images: Hobbiton By The
Water
Scoop's Hobbit strikes again. This time the furry fellow with a flair for photography has produced another - never seen before - shot of Hobbiton in the the Waikato. Showing it in the sun, before it was burned down. It looks like it was a tranquil and magical ...
22:
Community
Services Card to be reviewed
Health Minister Annette King announced today that the Cabinet has increased funding for Community Services Card provision to ensure that no superannuitant or beneficiary loses their entitlement to it as a result of the social security adjustments which ...
23:
Lincoln’s
Bledisloe Medal to Mid-Canterbury
farmer
Mid-Canterbury farmer Brian Cameron of Pendarves, a pioneer in irrigation in Canterbury, founding father of the NZ agricultural cooperatives movement and a former Deputy Chairman of meat company PPCS Ltd has been awarded Lincoln University’s prestigious ...
24:
Scoop
Images: Lake Hobbitton - Another
View
Scoop's Hobbit strikes again. Yet another - never seen before - shot of Hobbiton in the the Waikato. Showing the other side of the millhouse pictured in an earlier shot, in the sun, before it was burned down. Hobbit houses can be seen across the ...
25:
Govt
Unfair To Low Income Workers
The Government is being grossly unfair to low income workers in not allowing them to use community services cards, National's Health spokesman Roger Sowry said today. "It sends a message to low income working New Zealanders that you are better ...
26:
Unlimited
Magazine Launches
Website
Investment forum, share indices, amongst a host of enhanced features on new business news and information website
27:
National
Radio Midday Report
Community Services Card – Body Found – Gras Skirt – Antarctica Airlifts – Dash-8 – Qantas Collapse – Taiwan Weapon Sale – Sub Commander Court Marshalled – Anzac Memorial – Meridian – Youth Health
28:
Organics
Inquiry Released On Thursday
A select committee inquiry into the potential of organic food production in New Zealand will publicly release its report this Thursday (26 April) at Commonsense Organics, 260 Wakefield Street, at 2pm.
Documents obtained by National under the Official Information Act paint a picture of mounting tension between Police and the Minister, and are notable more for what's not included than what is, National's Police spokesman Tony Ryall said today.
30:
Big
business donations highlight ACT
hypocrisy
The Green Party says today's Sunday Star Times revelations about the elaborate techniques ACT Party big business backers used to hide the size and sources of its 1996 election funding will lead to ACT's demise.
Alastair Thompson
Scoop Publisher
Alastair Thompson is the co-founder of Scoop. He is of Scottish and Irish extraction and from Wellington, New Zealand. Alastair has 24 years experience in the media, at the Dominion, National Business Review, North & South magazine, Straight Furrow newspaper and online since 1997. He is the winner of several journalism awards for business and investigative work.
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