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Polices proposal for a zero limit for youth is supported by impaired driving specialists Candor Trust. But Trust workers add that this should also cover marijuana, as it is as risky as alcohol for the kids we license to drive. More >>
Speaking on TVOne’s Agenda programme today, Police Minister Annette King said the government would give serious attention to Chester Borrows amendment. More >>
Called by Workers Charter Workers Charter, a network of left wing trade unionists and activists, are calling for a protest this Saturday in solidarity with Jackie Lang, a worker sacked for sharing a $4 cup of Coca-Cola. The Subway worker was allowed ... More >>
The licensed fund raising organizations which use gaming machines to generate money for community grants distributed nearly $300 million dollars to deserving community groups last year the Chairman of the Charity Gaming Association, Paul East, said ... More >>
(Auckland, New Zealand – 12 May 2007) The Pacific Island and Maori communities, leaders, musicians, conservationists and the whale watch industry will unite today for the 2007 National Day of Action to Protect Whales. More >>
www.cathcom.org.nz www.catholic.org.nz Catholic bishop praises Corrections Dept. for reversing decision on Communion Wine The Department of Corrections confirmed today that it has reviewed its earlier position that allowing Communion wine could ... More >>
‘Ban them. Treat them as domestic terrorists,for that is what they have become’ - hard hitting words from New Zealand First MP Ron Mark in light of the tragic killing of Wanganui toddler Jhia Te Tua. More >>
The decision to prosecute a Mangere woman who left her children unsupervised while she gambled on the the pokies highlights the double standard being applied to gambling related offences says Problem Gambling Foundation CEO, John Stansfield. More >>
The Department of Corrections confirmed today that it has reviewed its earlier position that allowing Communion wine could not be taken into prisons in order to celebrate the Mass. More >>
The Campaign Against Foreign Control of Aotearoa (CAFCA) is delighted that Winston Peters has found his long lost speech notes opposing the relentless takeover of New Zealand by transnational corporations. More >>
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union, the Public Service Association and TVNZ have concluded mediation and agreed to a consultation process regarding the public broadcaster's proposal to reduce its workforce by 140 to 160 jobs. More >>
Police are seeking two Belgian men in their early twenties believed to be tourists in New Zealand, currently thought to be travelling the South Island in a rental vehicle. More >>
Republicans Law and Order spokesman Bevan Berg says he has serious concerns about New Zealand First MP Ron Mark's Young Offenders Bill which is currently before a select committee. More >>
A search and rescue operation launched by Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) has successfully located two trampers in the Arthur’s Pass area after picking up their emergency beacon signal yesterday afternoon. More >>
LawFuel - The Law Newswire - Read LawFuel's 'NZ Law Jobs Report' Free on LawFuel - The Privy Council decision quashing the conviction of David Bain for the multiple murders of his family members raises serious questions about the efficacy of New ... More >>
Peter Cullen, who writes a thoughtful column for the Dominion Post, yesterday made comparisons between the recent dismissal of a Dunedin Subway worker, Jackie Lang, for "theft" of two glasses of Diet Coke valued at four dollars; and the dismissal ... More >>
The latest swarm of earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty area highlights the need to be prepared, says Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director John Hamilton. More >>
New Zealand Red Cross is taking steps to ensure Kiwi kids get a healthy breakfast before they start the school day. More >>
Prison Fellowship New Zealand National Director, Kim Workman, is of the view that it is time to re-visit the role of faith in transforming prisoners. Speaking at the Fellowship’s National Conference, he referred to the current difficulties with ... More >>
The National Director of Prison Fellowship New Zealand, Kim Workman considers that the issue of prisoner reintegration is more urgent than most people realise, and that a new and inclusive approach is called for. More >>
The Royal New Zealand Air Force touch rugby team will begin a week long tour of the Gisborne and East Cape region on Monday. The 13-person mixed squad will play against combined high school teams from Ruatoria, Tolaga Bay and Gisborne during the tour, ... More >>
About 500 people are bringing claims against the Ministry of Social Development for historic physical, sexual and psychological abuse that they suffered as children while they were in the care of the former Department of Social Welfare and Division ... More >>
International policy advisor Peter Brown, a Professor at McGill University in Canada, challenges New Zealanders to help create a responsible economy for Spaceship Earth. More >>
The latest swarm of earthquakes in the Bay of Plenty area highlights the need to be prepared, says Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management Director John Hamilton. More >>
Conservative UMP candidate, Nicolas Sarkozy, has won the presidency of the French Republic, beating Socialist candidate, Segolene Royal, 53 percent to 47, in the final round of voting. His victory may mark a rejection of recent French habits and a return ... More >>
Police will wait to examine the detail of the Privy Council decision before deciding how to proceed in the Bain matter after the Privy Council referred the case back to New Zealand courts. More >>
Bain Appeal - Final Privy Council Case Slaps New Zealand Judiciary In The Face - Quashed Multiple Murder Convictions More >>
The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the successful prosecution of a Christchurch man for the unlawful possession and supply of BZP, a restricted substance under the Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2005. More >>
Waitangi Tribunal - Judge Wainwright's latest response to Crown on Tamaki Makau Rau Inquiry More >>
The F.I.R.S.T. Foundation / Tuatahi Nga Kaitaunaki is calling for abstracts from interested people who wish to deliver papers at the eighth YMLC in October 2007. More >>
The David Bain appeal against his conviction for multiple murders is to be delivered by the Privy Council tonight. More >>
One of the biggest citizenship ceremonies of recent times will take place in Manukau on Thursday, 10 May 2007 evening at 6.30. At the ceremony at Sir Woolf Fisher Arena at the TelstraClear Pacific Centre, Great South Road, 1020 new citizens will be welcomed. ... More >>
The Save Happy Valley Coalition has slammed the publication of an Environment Report by Solid Energy. The Coalition released its own report on Solid Energy in February this year. More >>
An inalienable right that goes back to the Magna Carta, the ongoing priority of the peoples common law right to fish and feed themselves is being appealed in Court by the New Zealand fishing industry. More >>
Police Minister Annette King must explain to the women of New Zealand why 'zero tolerance' of improper conduct by officers applies only to incidents since April 3 this year, says National's Police spokesman, Chester Borrows. More >>
With Mr Cullen's budget on the horizon the republicans will be looking closely to see what measures are being taken to stop the exodus of New Zealand born and bread companies, and real jobs heading to Asia, said employment spokesmen Dave Llewell. More >>
Despite the Police crackdown on speeders around schools, the number of photographs taken by speed cameras continues to drop. More >>
What do two shared cups of Diet Coke, Sue Bradford's flawed Anti-smacking Bill, CYFS (Child, Youth and Family Services), the Dunedin Police and a local Dunedin Subway (fast food) management team have in common? Before answering this conundrum, here's ... More >>
It has just been announced that a Dunedin Subway worker, Ms Jacke Lang, who had a charge of criminal "theft" laid against her by the Dunedin police, for 'sharing' (=stealing) a glass of Diet Coke with her friend, has had the charge against her ... More >>
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and the Public Service Association are continuing mediation with TVNZ today. The mediation concerns the public broadcaster’s plan to make 58 news and current affairs staff redundant and is scheduled for today ... More >>
“BNZ’s ‘save the kiwi’ campaign may need to focus on those kiwi customers and homeowners who are struggling to get by given that Its own half yearly financial report shows it adding an extra AU$2 billion of debt to the New Zealand economy in ... More >>
Criminal charges against ex-Subway worker and Autonomous Workers Union member Jackie Lang for sharing a diet coke at work were dropped this morning in the Dunedin District Court. More >>
"Surely alcohol is in our faces enough already. Everywhere I go, the supermarket, the local dairy - I can't get away from it." says 21 year old Amie Baker "I don't drink so am not interested in the stacks of cans, rows of wine bottles, TV ads,internet ... More >>
Parliament’s review of monetary policy needs to look at the behaviour of New Zealand’s major banks if it is to find alternative ways of curbing inflation, says Andrew Casidy, the General Secretary of the bank workers’ union, Finsec. More >>
A 36 year-old man has been arrested by Police investigating four aggravated robberies in less than 45 minutes in Auckland City yesterday morning. The man was arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in the Auckland District Court yesterday on existing ... More >>
The Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the nine months ended 31 March 2007 were released by the Treasury today. The 31 March 2007 monthly financial statements are compared against updated monthly forecast tracks based on the 2006 ... More >>
Ngapuhi leader David Rankin is furious that the Ngapuhi Runanga ran a social services arm which spent its funding on investing in a gay nightclub in Auckland, boats and failed tourism ventures one of the board members rather than on providing assistance ... More >>
The man alleged to have stabbed a Hamilton police officer last night has been found. A 31 year-old male was arrested at 9am this morning after a man-hunt which lasted throughout the night. More >>
New Zealand drug prices will rise and cheap generic medicines will be marginalised if a proposed law setting up the Trans-Tasman Regulation of Medicines goes through Parliament. More >>
Oxfam New Zealand have called on the government to increase its development assistance levels for the forth-coming budget, following the release of several reports showing that New Zealand is still giving some of the lowest levels of aid per capita. More >>
Prison Fellowship National Director Kim Workman is supportive of the approach that Jack Harrison, Manager of the new Otago Corrections Facility, is on the right track. More >>
Some things are going to change Yes I made my submission to the annual plan joined by many of my fellow citizens. You will have seen a copy of the submission during the week. There are 17 Councillors on our Council plus the Mayor and yet only five ... More >>
Forest & Bird is asking people to help sea lion mums this Mothers’ Day. While the official number of New Zealand sea lions the Government allows the southern squid trawl fishery to kill this season is 93, the actual death toll for sea lion mothers ... More >>
Audio: Scoop's Kevin List on Radio Active delivers his weekly New Zealand news roundup. Item discussed today: Why Australia's tax system is worse than New Zealand's; and the Human Rights Film Festival... More >>
Friday is a day of action against the resumption of military ties with Indonesia. The New Zealand Government will resume military ties with the Indonesian Government this month. An Indonesian officer will attend the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) ... More >>
Wellington Police have arrested an 18-year-old unemployed man in relation to nine incidents of arson in Miramar since January this year. More >>
“Can the bank economists this time please stop saying low unemployment is bad news and look in the mirror?” CTU president Ross Wilson said today. “It is significant that today’s labour market statistics show we have the highest employment level ... More >>
The opportunity to hear the Very Rev Lois Wilson speak on human rights and religious toleration at the Hamilton City Councils reception lounge on Wednesday night was taken by about 40 people including Libertarian Independent Tim Wikirwhi, a Christian, ... More >>
The Indonesia Human Rights Committee will demonstrate outside the Army’s Auckland Regional Support Centre 204-234 Great North Rd, at 12 noon on Friday May 11. An Indonesian officer is scheduled to begin his training at the New Zealand Defence Force Staff ... More >>
A Massey University study found more 18 and 19 years olds have been involved in alcohol-related crashes and prosecuted for drinking and driving since the lowering of the minimum purchase age for alcohol. This is despite the continuation of campaigns and enforcement ... More >>
Hospital cleaners, kitchen, orderly and security staff will stop work tomorrow (Thursday 10th May) to vote on what could be one of the largest strike actions in public hospitals. 2500 members of the Service and Food Workers Union are expected to reject a pay offer ... More >>
Acting General Manager of the Public Prisons Service Paul Monk advises that the Employment Court has made an Order dated 9 May 2007 (file number WRC 13/07) prohibiting the publication of the names or any other identifying details of any prisoner named in ... More >>
Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ) has released the drowning statistics for April 2007. There were eight fatal drownings in New Zealand, the highest recording for the month of April since 2002. More >>
Acting General Manager of the Public Prisons Service Paul Monk advises that the Employment Court has made an Order dated 9 May 2007 (file number WRC 13/07) prohibiting the publication of the names or any other identifying details of any prisoner named in ... More >>
Candor Trust (Campaign Against Drugs on Roads) supports Save the Childrens calls to action on child welfare in the wake of yet another damning report which has aligned our performance with regions devastated by war such as Croatia. More >>
An outstanding contribution to animal welfare on a national level has earned Jim Boyd the Royal New Zealand SPCA’s Gold Medal. The former police officer turned SPCA Inspector received his award during the Society’s annual conference in Wellington ... More >>
Our mums have always been there for us and are quick to pass along sage advice like ‘eat your greens’, ‘wash behind your ears’, and ‘get a good education’. This Mother's Day you can show mum that you took her words to heart by passing on ... More >>
Whatever progress we have made as a society over recent years, it is clear from the weekend of violence that we have still so much to do in the areas of reducing crime and protecting the victims of crime, tackling the often-related problems that flow ... More >>
The Ministry of Social Development is committed to working through historic claims of abuse or maltreatment. "I will ensure that each and every one of the individuals involved is treated with dignity and respect. They will be listened to," said Ministry ... More >>
Over 30 bloggers and many blog readers from all corners of the politial spectrum have signed a petition to boycott Subway stores nationwide, indicating that support for Jackie Lang's fight against Subway is widespread. More >>
Extreme gang violence must be met with extreme and harsh penalties Including; no parole, long sentences, no gang association and no gang patches, says the Sensible Sentencing Trust Maori issues spokesman. More >>
Kevin McNeil is the son of murdered Tokoroa school teacher Lois Dear; this is Kevins response to comments by Tony Ellis and Michael Bott on submissions made on the Criminal Justice Reform Bill.More >>
Radical Youth calls for everyone to boycott Subway restaurants, in response to the company sacking Jackie Lang, a Dunedin Subway worker for sharing a cup of Coke with a friend, during her lunch break. To make matters worse the company then called the ... More >>
Now that the debate is over and climate change has been acknowledged, what do we do next? To raise awareness about this and other environmental issues, AUSA is hosting EcoFest in the University of Auckland Quad from Tuesday May 15th to Friday May 18th. More >>
The latest report from Save the Children “State of the World’s Mothers 2007 – Saving the Lives of Children Under 5” is further evidence that the proposed ban on smacking is a ‘feel-good’ policy which has been adopted by 17 countries now ... More >>
Environment and Conservation Organisations of New Zealand Inc P O Box 11-057, Wellington. eco@reddfish.co.nz More >>
Bishop Brian Tamaki of Destiny Churches New Zealand confirmed today his intention to hold a peaceful rally at an Asia Pacific Interfaith Forum being held at Waitangi on Tuesday 29th May. More >>
The Holiday Accommodation Parks Association (HAPNZ) has endorsed a call from the New Zealand Fire Service that all holiday parks install smoke alarms to their built accommodation. More >>
Police say there will be no wastage of Stab Resistant Body Armour despite issues around the correct fitting of vests. More >>
Workers Charter, a network of left wing trade unionists and activists, are calling for a protest this Saturday for Jackie Lang, a worker sacked for sharing a $4 cup of Coca-Cola. More >>
Kaimanawa wild horses are once again available to the public with the Department of Conservation's annual muster scheduled for late this month. Applications are currently being sought by the three wild horse preservation groups from people keen to give ... More >>
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union has served notice of strike action on Air New Zealand’s biggest Link company, Air Nelson. The action will begin at midnight on the 24th of May and comes after nine days of talks, including four days ... More >>
Save the Children today released its eighth annual Mothers’ Index that ranks the best – and worst – places to be a mother and a child. The report compares the wellbeing of mothers and children in 140 countries. More >>
Earlier today a protest organised by the Dunedin branch of Young Labour met on the Union Lawn of the University of Otago and marched to the George Street Subway to demonstrate in support of sacked Subway employee Jackie Lang. More >>
It’s tragic that it takes such an horrific event, two beautiful 16 year-old-girls being needlessly killed, to highlight the huge and growing issue that we are facing on our town and city streets each Friday and Saturday night around New Zealand. More >>
Families Day is a celebration and recognition of families based on the United Nations initiative, International Day of Families. It reflects the increasing awareness of the importance of family and family issues around the world. More >>
Selection for the Pacific Military Cup will be a special incentive for sailors, soldiers and air men competing in the annual inter-Services Rugby tournament in Auckland next week. More >>
Greenpeace today welcomed Energy Minister David Parker's announcement that an emissions trading regime could be up and running during 2008. More >>
Changes At Home Include A Pronounced Auckland/Wellington Shift In Emphasis And The Rise Of Legal Boutiques More >>
New Zealand Defence Force personnel will be patrolling the streets of Dili tomorrow as the local population heads to the polls to appoint a new President for Timor Leste. More >>
Artworks created by Canterbury prisoners as part of a Department of Corrections rehabilitation programme, have raised more than $30,000 for the Family Help Trust - an agency committed to helping the children of at-risk families in Canterbury. More >>
The Children’s Commissioner has misrepresented the facts to the Broadcasting Standards Authority relating to her complaint about a TV3 Campbell Live programme on the ‘anti-smacking’ bill. More >>
The Fair Trade Association and the Green Party Present "Black Gold" As part of Fair Trade Fortnight (28 April - 13 May), The Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ) and the Green Party are co-hosting a special one-off screening ... More >>
Marketing Professor Janet Hoek says it is time for New Zealand to follow Australia’s led and pass a law enabling people to ban telephone marketers from calling them at home. More >>
A British human rights approach in class rooms has reduced discipline problems and boosted academic results. More >>
The authors of a publication launched in the Grand Hall, Parliament tonight believe it has the power to change the educational outcomes of thousands of New Zealand children. More >>
Elanor Stedman, 23, Motueka resident, was arrested on Saturday at an International Jday celebration. Jday is celebrated in worldwide to call upon society to end the prohibition of cannabis, and to free the weed. People currently in prisons, and before ... More >>
Tuesday the 8th of May will see the Otago University Branch of the New Zealand Labour Party taking action against Subway because of Subway’s treatment of its former employee, Jackie Lang. The branch is co-ordinating a protest outside the George Street ... More >>
The SPCA is to award a posthumous medal for bravery to George, the courageous dog who sustained massive injuries last week, when defending five children from attacking pitbulls. More >>
"A huge international corporate like Subway should know better than to fire someone at will for such an incredibly minor issue as drink sharing," Council of Trade Unions president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
The Society is deeply shocked that West Coast police goaded by several over-zealous and misguided ideologues in Child Youth and Family Services (CYFS), prosecuted a mature West Coast couple, Don and Anne Eathorne, for disciplining their 10 year-old ... More >>
The Dalai Lama Visit Trust New Zealand is pleased to announce that His Holiness the Dalai Lama will meet the Mayor(s) of Auckland and invited guests at a private function to welcome His Holiness, the 1989 Nobel Laureate, to the city on June 17th 2007. More >>
A New Zealand Special Service Medal Tsunami is to be presented in Feilding for services following the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Indonesia. Ministry of Civil Defence Emergency Management Director John Hamilton will present the medal to Shane Bayley, 10am Wednesday, ... More >>
Bus patronage levels in Hamilton are at an all time high with the 2 million journey mark past in March and 2.5 million rides forecast for the full financial year. More >>
Wellington Police have arrested a 33-year-old Wellington man in relation to a serious sexual assault that allegedly happened in Wellington city centre in the early hours of Sunday morning, 29 April 2007, between 12.10am and 12.50am. More >>
Working together to help those who can’t always help themselves has long been the ethos behind much of the work of New Zealand Red Cross, and that will be emphasised tomorrow, 8 May, on World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. More >>
Family First is astounded that the Police has prosecuted a Dunedin "Subway" worker for sharing a cup of Diet Coke with a friend during her lunchbreak - and believes it sounds "warning bells" over the Anti-Smacking legislation. More >>
Young Labour have called on the country's young people to boycott Subway restaurants nationwide after management in a Dunedin store fired a vulnerable worker over a $4 drink which the worker shared with a distressed friend. More >>
Wage growth remains modest compared with inflation, with ordinary time wages up by 3.2% in the last year while consumer prices were up by 2.5%, the Council of Trade Unions said today. More >>
New Zealand's food-safety officials remain silent on revelations that an approved GE corn (Mon 863) has be found by scientists in France to show toxicity to liver and kidney organs, and could be a serious threat to human health. Dr.Mae-Wan Ho from ... More >>
“The tragic gang shooting of a 2-year old toddler in Wanganui is yet another symptom of “offender-centred rights” in New Zealand law, whereby criminals now no longer fear roaming the local streets with firearms and letting them off at each other indiscriminately” ... More >>
Interesting Facts on New Zealand Sign Language. The Purpose of New Zealand Sign Language Week (7-13 May 2007): “To raise awareness that New Zealand Sign Language is now our 3rd Official Language and recognised as part of New Zealand’s culture!” More >>
A TV3 Campbell Live item examining the proposed amendment to section 59 of the Crimes Act 1961 featured an interview with a woman and her 14-year-old son. More >>
The Green Party’s “tax at all cost” dictatorial environmental policies will do nothing to deal with the very real environmental issues confronting New Zealand, says Direct Democracy Party leader Kelvyn Alp. More >>
Come along and learn more about Peace Action Wellington's NZ Troops Out Now Campaign and how you can get involved, while also enjoying a community dinner. The New Zealand military is currently engaged in 18 different military missions around the world, ... More >>
The Autonomous Workers Union is launching an appeal to pay legal fees for ex-Subway worker Jackie Lang who has been fired and faces criminal prosecution for sharing her free drink while consoling a friend at the Dunedin fast-food restaurant. More >>
"The Police Association renews the call for a Commission of Inquiry into gangs and organised crime," Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today in wake of the tragic killing of a little girl in Wanganui. More >>
Greenpeace is demanding swift and serious action from the New Zealand government, following the completion of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change's latest report. More >>
From the Offices of the Mayor of Auckland City Dick Hubbard and the Mayor of Waitakere City Bob Harvey MEDIA RELEASE May 6 2007 More >>
After a two-year campaign, New Zealand Nurses Organisation members employed in primary health care have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new multi-employer collective agreement. More >>
The recommendations in the report are little better than the present situation of industry self-regulation of alcohol advertising, said Dr Viola Palmer, Chairperson of the Group Against Liquor Advertising. The changes recommended are cosmetic. There ... More >>
This year’s successful Budget bid for freshwater conservation will do much to enhance the ecological restoration of three of New Zealand’s foremost wetlands, the Green Party announced today. More >>
No matter how you slice it, Bradford's original intention in repealing Section 59 was to make criminals out of parents who dared to use any force, regardless of how light or reasonable, to correct their own children, a core responsibility of parenthood. More >>
Over the past week I have set up the first ever NZ Bloggers union. Based entirely on the model set up by our student associations in NZ, I have co-opted all NZ bloggers to be members. More >>
There is some risk to your security in Fiji and we advise caution. Following the 5 December 2006 military coup d’état the security situation in Fiji remains uncertain and there are indications of a deterioration in respect for the rule of law. More >>
"Police Officers around NZ are incensed at the decision of the Supreme Court to allow the appeal of a man convicted of disorderly behaviour for harassing a Police Officer," Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright is delighted with the move toward more energy efficient buildings outlined in yesterday’s announcement on changes to the Building Code. More >>
There has been a disturbing trend by some commentators to gently yet persistently advocate an abandonment of free market principles of late. In one sense the spate of manufacturers either relocating their production overseas, or at least threatening ... More >>
We are opposed to your party's disastrous U-turn over Sue Bradford's Bill. Even with the new amendment you helped initiate, once the bill is enacted into law; every parent or person in the place of a parent, who uses any form of "reasonable force" for the ... More >>
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development, welcomes the defeat of one of two private member’s bills which would have extended shop trading hours. More >>
A Waitakere man was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment yesterday (3 May) after pleading guilty to tax evasion totalling nearly $150,000. More >>
The State Services Commissioner, Mark Prebble, today announced that Graham Fortune has agreed to act as Chief Executive and Secretary of Labour. More >>
Today, the New Zealand Bloggers’ Union declared its opposition to John Key’s blatant spin attempts to appear as a decent bloke. The NZBU spokesperson, Mr. Barnabus Whittington has received a deluge of incensed emails concerning Mr. Key, and has ... More >>
After being locked out for two and a half days Amcor workers have won a deal meeting their demands and returned to work. More >>
The Supreme Court has allowed an appeal by Allistair Patrick Brooker against his conviction for behaving in a disorderly manner when making a protest outside the home of a female police officer in Greymouth in March 2003. On a weekday morning, ... More >>
Pundits hail a political consensus. National and Labour have done a back-room deal on an amendment to the 'anti-smacking Bill,' and parents apparently no longer have anything to fear. But when the smoke and mirrors are rolled away, the effect of the ... More >>
An address by Ambassador William P. McCormick before the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs, Wellington. More >>
The Engineering, Printing and Manufacturing Union and the Public Service Association will meet with TVNZ for mediation today over the public broadcaster’s decision to cut 58 jobs in news and current affairs. More >>
Plants containing “Bt” toxins could severely damage New Zealand soil, and beneficial insect populations, suggests a published review of international scientific studies. More >>
The Amnesty International nation-wide tour, featuring a Chinese 'Lion Declaration', continues its launch of the 'Human Rights Reform in China' global campaign to halt appalling human rights violations occurring on a massive scale in China. Recent events ... More >>
The “Grand Coalition” agreement by the National and Labour Party over the anti-smacking Bill has re-affirmed the need for a fresh electorate alternative for voters in 2008, says Direct Democracy Party leader Kelvyn Alp. More >>
Workers at Telecom subcontractor Systemtech have begun a 24 hour strike action over poor pay and conditions and will be protesting outside Telecom’s Christchurch headquarters from 12pm today. More >>
Proposed new electorate boundaries for the next two elections have been released – with 61 electorates facing changes and the creation of an additional General electorate in Auckland named Howick. More >>
Porirua Police are treating the fire that destroyed the Porirua timber framing factory, Brooker & Hall Ltd, on Raiha Street on Tuesday 1 May as suspicious. Detective Sergeant Shane Rongonui says police are treating the fire as suspicious because at this stage ... More >>
Greenpeace said today it was time New Zealand energy companies like Genesis Energy stopped trying to brand themselves as caring and clean, when in reality they were increasing the threat of climate change. More >>
A recent case of a lady convicted for benefit fraud, claiming the service provided by her budget adviser was to blame for her financial crisis, highlights a gaping hole in current legislation. More >>
Family First is calling on the leaders of the National and Labour party to allow a conscience vote for their MP’s on the final reading of the ‘anti-smacking’ bill in two week’s time. More >>
The food miles debate is “totally discriminatory and foolish” an international expert in supply chain management told the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation (CBAFF) annual conference in Nelson today (Thursday May 3). More >>
Organic Beer and Wine Festival On May 4th, Students for Environmental Action (SEA) would like to change the way you think about organics by hosting a night full of tasty treats, beers and wines. For the past four years, Students for Environmental ... More >>
The State Services Commissioner, Mark Prebble, announced today that Dr John Glaister, Chief Executive of the Ministry of Fisheries has resigned. More >>
A recently formed gambling action group will picket the Kilbirnie Tavern next week to protest the placing of pokie machines in an outdoor smoking area. Louise Hill, spokesperson for Pokie Concern Wellington says her group will picket the tavern on ... More >>
Three Save Happy Valley Christchurch activists appeared this morning (Thursday May 3rd) in the Christchurch District Court and to plead not guilty to "interferes with a rail line" (Simon Riddell and Gregory Curline) and "communicating with a prisoner" ... More >>
Passport fraud of any type is a serious crime and those perpetrating it or considering it will be caught, the Department of Internal Affairs said today. They were responding to the recent conviction of Helen April Truscott for making a false representation ... More >>
The introduction of the whole of vehicle marking system will help to reduce vehicle crime and enhance police investigations said Assistant Commissioner Grant Nicholls. More >>
Save The Children Applauds Parliamentary Support For Section 59 Save the Children welcomes the debate for the Crimes Amendment Bill (Abolition of Force as a Justification for Child Discipline) (Section 59) to enable the Bill to move to its third reading. ... More >>
Party leader Bernard Darnton today confirmed that Libertarianz opposes John Key's sell-out on the anti-smacking bill. More >>
Caritas, the Catholic agency for justice, peace and development, welcomes the today’s amendment to the Bradford bill concerning the physical punishment of children. More >>
The National Distribution Union says that the 84 to 37 defeat of Jacqui Dean's Bill which would have opened shops on Good Friday and Easter Sunday is a positive sign. More >>
The Families Commission says Parliament’s overwhelming support for amendment of Section 59 of the Crimes Act encourages a fundamental shift in parenting practices and is a milestone on the path to zero tolerance to family violence. More >>
The Direct Democracy Party is disappointed that the National Party have decided to now support the anti smacking Bill being promoted by Green MP Sue Bradford, despite overwhelming public opposition to the Bill. More >>
Yesterday Clann Albainn repeated its infamous 1996 renaming of Cumberland St (250th anniversary of Culloden) by renaming Union Street to “Sràid na Saoirse” (Scots Gaelic for “Street of Freedom” or “Freedom Street”) to mark the 300th anniversary ... More >>
Omega-3 fish oils are beneficial for health. But a Consumer test found you don’t always get the real oil in quality and potency. More >>
Auckland’s Pacific community is staging a rally, Saturday, May 12, in Manukau Square, Manukau City, to protest against Japanese plans to hunt up to 50 humpback whales, starting this year (or next summer). More >>
Auckland, Wednesday 2 May, 2007: Greenpeace today welcomed new plans by the Carbon Market Working Group to establish a carbon emissions trading platform, but warned New Zealand's focus should be on reducing emissions, rather than just trading credits. More >>
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has welcomed the decision made by Cabinet to upgrade the self protection system on its five C-130 Hercules aircraft. More >>
Note that Judge Carrie Wainwright was quoted incorrectly by articles reported by NZ Herald and NZPA on the Tamaki Makaurau Inquiry yesterday, today and in March 2007. More >>
Four males have been arrested by the Operation Hammer team and charged with the burglary of a Christchurch city electrical suppliers last Saturday night. More >>
Three members of Save Happy Valley Christchurch will appear in the Christchurch District Court at 10am on Thursday May 3rd over charges stemming from the blockade of a coal train in Templeton on Sunday April 29th in protest against state-owned miner Solid ... More >>
A bill to lower the age for criminal prosecutions against children would breach international and New Zealand human rights law according to Chief Human Rights Commissioner Rosslyn Noonan. More >>
The New Zealand Catholic bishops, in a recent statement, repeated their concern at the push for liberalising laws on Easter trading. They have directly appealed to Members of Parliament to pay heed to the social rather than the commercial aspects ... More >>
The proposed amendment to the Bradford Bill reinforces a commonsense approach to dealing with allegations of inconsequential force used against children by parents, the Commissioner of Police, Howard Broad, said today. More >>
Ill-treatment is a reality for many children in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our rate of deaths from ill-treatment is high in comparison to other industrialised countries. Eleven children under fifteen are killed each year in New Zealand by the people who ... More >>
Here are this month’s acknowledgments from the Race Relations Commissioner for positive contributions to race relations in New Zealand. More >>
"Police Officers feared that the repeal of Section 59 would leave them with no ability to use discretion when a smacking complaint was received," Police Association President Greg O'Connor said today. More >>
“Amcor Flexibles should immediately end its lockout of more than 50 factory workers in Auckland and get back to the negotiating table,” CTU president Ross Wilson said today. More >>
Relationship Services supports the amendment to the Bill on Section 59 as a way forward, and to lessen public anxiety on the issue “However Relationship Services remains fully committed to supporting relationships free of any form of violence,” said ... More >>
Family First is hoping that the guarantee given by National party leader John Key that the latest amendment to section 59 will “give comfort to parents they would not be prosecuted for lightly smacking their kids”is correct. More >>
Interest Rates and the High Kiwi Dollar; But the Progressive Party Does Say…; National Will Tackle Telecom, Yeah Right!; U.S. Invaders Plan Quick Exit After Causing Untold Pain; Iraq War Lost Says Top Democrat; National Should Say It Won't Risk Kiwi Lives ... More >>
The announcement today that an amendment devised by Rt Hon Helen Clark and Sir Geoffrey Palmer will ensure cross party support for repealing Section 59 is welcomed by Young Labour. Sue Bradford's Private Members Bill seeks to remove the legal defence for ... More >>
More than sixty EPMU members who were locked out yesterday by multinational packaging company Amcor Flexibles are currently picketing their North Shore factory. More >>
Wellington - LawFuel.com - The Law Newswire - The Police have not allocated any "direct or specific budget" to respond to the anti-smacking bill, expected to become law this month, they have told law news website LawFuel.com. More >>
The political consensus that has emerged today in support of changes to Section 59 of the Crimes Act has been welcomed by Every Child Counts. More >>
“A tremendous boost for low paid workers and a milestone in the co-operative work being undertaken in the aged care sector” CTU president Ross Wilson said today in welcoming the Government funding boost announced to day. More >>
World Vision is adding its support to Fair trade fortnight (April 28-May 13), calling on New Zealanders to buy products that ensure producers are getting a fair price for their work. More >>
KiwiFM Audio: Breaking news from Parliament. Wammo talks to Scoop's Kevin List about National, Labour and the Greens reaching agreement over Section 59 amendment. More >>
Set nets are responsible for more than 70% of deaths of endangered Hector’s dolphins in cases where the cause of death is known, figures show. More >>
Right to Life deplores the decision of the Minister of Health the Hon Pete Hodgson to request the National Screening Unit to advise him on how to implement a national screening programme for Down syndrome. A programme for screening all pregnant women ... More >>
The New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development says a New Zealand Stock Exchange company (NZX) working group report proposing the country launch a carbon market, with influence across Asia and the Pacific, has to be welcomed. More >>
A visiting US expert on child correction research has written to MP’s asking them to oppose Sue Bradford’s anti-smacking bill because of the weight of scientific research which shows that bans on smacking do not work in achieving the goal of reducing ... More >>
Environmental Defence Society welcomed today's news that NZX will seek to position New Zealand as a "Green Wall Street" by creating a carbon exchange. More >>
We’re glad to see the extra allocation for older people in the year’s Budget, as announced this afternoon, says Ann Martin, chief executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>
New Zealand, with eight other nations, is a founding member of the newly-formed International Health Terminology Standards Development Organisation (IHTSDO, also known as SNOMED SDO). The IHTSDO has acquired the intellectual property rights of SNOMED Clinical ... More >>
On the 15th March 2007, Greens MP Sue Bradford put out a press release in relation to her bill amending section 59 saying “I have never called it an anti-smacking bill – my opponents did, and the media adopted the phrase. Smacking a child is ... More >>
Sweden's ban on smacking, introduced in 1979, has been widely cited by supporters of Sue Bradford's bill as having successfully reduced child abuse. Welfare commentator Lindsay Mitchell is not persuaded. "Sweden's Ministry of Health and Social Affairs ... More >>
Solid Energy has issued revised High Court proceedings to stop misuse of its name and other property in a faked document labelled as the company’s annual environmental report. More >>
If this many great spotted kiwi were being slaughtered by hunters, there would – quite rightly – be a public outcry. But when it comes to protecting those species that live in New Zealand’s waters, rather than its forests, it seems we can turn ... More >>
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Iroquois helicopter detachment has completed its first operational mission in Timor Leste since its deployment to bolster the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF) last week. More >>
Councils should not impose additional costs on businesses that do not reflect the benefit received and overall local government spending should be controlled. These were the key messages in a submission made by the New Zealand Chambers of Commerce ... More >>
The pro-smacking lobby have got the wrong end of the stick when it comes to the debate over section 59, an Anglican leader said this morning. More >>
Local Government New Zealand and the Society of Local Government Managers are calling for additional funding tools to the rating system to address council revenue pressures in their joint submission to the Rating Inquiry. More >>
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