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International Cluster Bomb Conference Seeks Total Ban

Monday, February 18, 2008 6:37:00 PM

Survivors of cluster bombs will be among those pushing towards an international ban of the weapons in Wellington this week.    Full Story

Call for NZ Olympic Committee to Allow Freedom of Speech in Beijing

Monday, February 18, 2008 6:35:00 PM

United Future leader Peter Dunn is "horrified" that New Zealand athletes may not be able to voice their opinions at the Beijing Olympics.   Full Story

Irrigation Scheme 'a total erosion of democracy' Says Farmer

Monday, February 18, 2008 6:35:00 PM

Emotions are running high as an irrigation scheme is dividing communities in central Canterbury.   Full Story

Maori Party Want Heartfelt National Apology

Monday, February 18, 2008 6:34:00 PM

Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia is calling for an official apology from the New Zealand Government to all Maori people. Her sentiment is being echoed around the country.   Full Story

New Zealand Police Recover Stolen War Medals

Monday, February 18, 2008 6:31:00 PM

New Zealand police have recovered rare war medals, including nine Victoria Crosses, which had been stolen from a national museum in December, officials said on Saturday.   Full Story

Raising Education Age 'Bureaucratic Nightmare'

Tuesday, February 12, 2008 6:30:00 PM

Schools do not have enough funding and resources to cope with the school-leaving age being raised to 18, educators say.   Full Story

Auckland Iwi Welcome City Council at Okahu Bay

Wednesday, February 06, 2008 6:30:00 PM

Maori warriors greeted the Auckland City Council on the beach at Auckland's Okahu Bay to celebrate Waitangi Day.   Full Story

NZ Govt Accused of Hypocrisy in Burma Deal

Monday, February 04, 2008 6:38:00 PM

The New Zealand Government is being criticised for backing the military junta in Burma (also known as Myanmar) through a deal that sees state-owned company, Kordia, build cell-phone towers in that cou ...   Full Story

NZ Athletes Banned From Giving Political Opinion at Olympics

Monday, February 04, 2008 6:36:00 PM

The New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC) will prohibit New Zealand athletes from making political comments at Olympic venues in Beijing.   Full Story

Local Iwi Invite Aucklanders to Celebrate Waitangi

Monday, February 04, 2008 6:34:00 PM

Auckland's local iwi Ngati Whatua o Orakei will celebrate Waitangi Day for the first time with a festival at Okahu Bay in Auckland.   Full Story

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