Mining: Greens Not Reassured
“It was telling in the House yesterday, when John Key promised no open cast mining for Coromandel, that he failed to mention Paparoa,” Mr Hague said. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00395.htm

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Conservation Mining Announcement [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00257.htm [2]

Fun And Games: Where Is John Key?
Labour Leader Phil Goff is curious as to why the usually media-friendly Prime Minister seems to have mysteriously disappeared off the radar in the last few days. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00394.htm

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Ploughshares Trial Closes [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00217.htm [2]

Paul Buchanan: A Corporate Makeover For The NZSIS
The latest SIS annual report may be a turn towards corporate public relations spin and managerialism rather than ongoing commitment to the promises made early in Dr. Tucker’s tenure. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00281.htm

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Intelligence Inspector-General reappointed [2]

Aquaculture Bill - third reading [3]

Katene: Maori Commercial Aquaculture Settlement [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00344.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00388.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00383.htm [4]

Health Services: Mental Health And Addiction Services Facing Crisis
Community organisations providing essential mental health and addiction services are facing an acute crisis due to planned Capital and Coast and Hutt Valley DHB cuts, says Platform chief executive Marion Blake. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1003/S00098.htm

ALSO:

Mental health disaster unfolding in Canterbury DHB [2]

Save 198 Youth Health Centre [3]

Mental Health Bill voted down by National [4]

How Like Minds makes the difference [5]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00272.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00267.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00253.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1003/S00096.htm [5]

Full Coverage: Bennet Not Friends With Benefits
Scoop Full Coverage: "A comprehensive package of reforms unveiled today by Social Development Minister Paula Bennett, aims to break the cycle of welfare dependency...." More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00277.htm

ALSO:

Key, Bennett pitch benefit cut-offs [2]

Future Focus: a better off in work approach [3]

Attorney-General slams Bennett’s welfare reforms [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00258.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00328.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00379.htm [4]

Bennett: DPB discrimination 'fair and reasonable'
- More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/34267.html

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Hadda Beetle: And Will Continue Having A Beetle
MAF Biosecurity New Zealand (MAFBNZ) announced today that eradication of the Hadda beetle would not be feasible. Investigations have found the beetle is widespread across central Auckland and the maturity of the beetles indicates that it may have been in New Zealand since 2006. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00072.htm

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Recovery strengthens but challenges remain [2]

Growth great but current quarter looks weak [3]

Growth great but current quarter looks weak [4]

Solid increase in GDP good, but lack of investment [5]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00389.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00689.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00689.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00694.htm [5]

Trade: Huge Dairy Purchase Starts Investment Debate
The proposed buyout of the Crafar dairy empire by Natural Dairy (NZ) Holdings, a Cayman Islands registered, Hong-Kong based company – previously known by the more illuminating name of the China Jin Hui Mining Corporation – should start alarm bells ringing with the New Zealand public, says the Productive Economy Council. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00683.htm

ALSO:

Natural Dairy seeks consent to buy Crafar farms [2]

Key Govt oversees loss of economic sovereignty [3]

Greens criticise China bid for Crafar Farms [4]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/24/natural-dairy-seeks-consent-to-buy-crafar-farms/ [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00386.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/34304.html [4]

Brains: University Congratulates 'World Class' Scientist
The University of Auckland is delighted that neuroscientist Professor Richard Faull has been named Supreme Winner at the 2010 World Class New Zealand Awards. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1003/S00073.htm

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Massey scientist named Biotechnologist of the Year [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00109.htm [2]

Scoop Business: Current Account Deficit Stays Low
New Zealand’s deficit on current account with the rest of the world remained at historically low levels for the year to December, although there was a dramatic swing as foreign-owned banks’ tax avoidance settlements washed through the balance of payments statistics. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/24/current-account-deficit-stays-low/

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Fonterra reiterates milk forecast as sales slip [2]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/24/fonterra-reiterates-milk-forecast-as-sales-slip/ [2]

Bad News: Kiwi Chicks Found Dead In Private Reserve
Eleven kiwi chicks have been found dead in a "kiwi creche" facility near Karapiro, with early indications suggesting a predator attack. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00365.htm

ALSO:

13 Native Trees Vandalised In Town Belt [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00287.htm [2]

Calculating the Cost of Closing Local Post Shops/Kiwibanks
An engineering graduate from the University of Canterbury won a prestigious national transport award yesterday analysing the environmental transport cost of closing the Linwood PostShop and Kiwibank branch. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1003/S00090.htm

Public TV: Policy Dispute Within Broadcasting Minister
The TVNZ Amendment Bill, introduced into Parliament this evening, formalises the end to the TVNZ Charter, replaced with the Platinum Fund, open to all broadcasters for less commercial programmes... Jonathan Coleman is now telling the TVNZ board to look to that Platinum Fund as a source of money for its non-commercial Channel 7 and possibly Channel 6. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00361.htm

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John Minto: Domebusters Provide Better Security Than The SAS
It’s disappointing that despite the events of last week most New Zealanders wouldn’t know of Katharine Gun. I’m not aware of her name appearing anywhere in mainstream newspapers or radio and yet she gave crucial evidence in the Wellington District ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00278.htm

ALSO:

Ploughshares Trial Closes [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00217.htm [2]

Gordon Campbell: On The Missing-In-Action Jackson Film Review, And The New Benefit Policy
I know Peter Jackson is a busy guy, but where oh where is his review of the New Zealand Film Commission? There was no hard and fast deadline for this document but… just before Christmas... More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/25/on-the-jackson-film-review-and-benefit-policy/

Paul Buchanan: A Corporate Makeover For The NZSIS
Paul Buchanan analyses the recent annual report of the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service, unearths some surprising covert additions, and writes: it represents the latest statement of the corporate reform project at work within the NZSIS... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00281.htm

Connie Lawn: President Obama signs Health Care Bill, and Vice President Biden slips up
There was a giddy scene at the White House, as President Obama signed the massive health care reform bill; the most extensive reform in US Medical care in 100 years. Excited Democratic lawmakers and guests shouted out, ''Fired Up; Ready to Go. '' Democrats ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00282.htm

Bailing Out The Greeks: The Revolt In The Eurozone
Financial woes have a habit of spoiling summit parties. The European Commission is now in an ongoing debate as to whether its meeting should be used to come to an arrangement co-ordinating package loans to assist Greece out of its deepening financial hole. ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00243.htm

Martin LeFevre: The Last Pope? Part Two
- The church that Jesus supposedly formed by telling his disciple Peter, “thou art Peter, and upon this rock I build my church,” is rife with pedophiliac priests, cover-up cardinals, and a pusillanimous pope. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00271.htm

Uri Avnery: The Doomsday Weapon
IT IS already a commonplace to say that people who don’t learn from history are condemned to repeat their mistakes. Some 1942 years ago, the Jews in the province called Palaestina launched a revolt against the Roman Empire. In retrospect, this ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00262.htm

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Boy: Waititi Misses NZ Premier For Work
March 19: Taika Waititi has joined the cast of fellow New Zealand director Martin Campbell's Green Lantern. Produced by Warner Bros Pictures the filming is set to start later this month in New Orleans. The film is scheduled for a mid-2011 release. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00245.htm

ALSO:

Boy has its NZ premiere in Auckland [2]

Full interview with Boy producer Ainsley Gardiner [3]

Taika Waititi's film Boy premieres in Auckland [4]

Boy - film review by Kate Rodger [5]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34291.html [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34290.html [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34288.html [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/34305.html [5]

Scoop Review Of Books: Threatened Plants Of New Zealand
With one in 13 of New Zealand’s native plants threatened with extinction, the authors of a new book hope to make Kiwis more aware of their plight. More »[1]

[1] - http://books.scoop.co.nz/2010/03/23/book-on-nzs-threatened-plants/

Further Festivals: Dunedin Fringe Still Going Strong
After a successful first weekend with a number of sell-out shows, the 2010 Dunedin Fringe Festival programme has renewed itself for the final week. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00372.htm

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Review: Good Morning, Mr Gershwin [2]

Review: Frisky and Mannish [3]

Arts Festival 2010 [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00316.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00229.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [4]

Favorite Movies: NZ Likes Shawshank Redemption, Hates Prisoners
“10,000 Kiwis have just rated ‘The Shawshank Redemption’ as their top film of all time, but how is this compatible with our societal approach to imprisonment”, wonders Robin Gunston, National Director of Prison Fellowship, “it seems we want to live in the alternate reality of such a film rather than confront our real world issues” More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00291.htm

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From The Hood: Think Crimes [2]

[2] - http://werewolf.co.nz/2010/02/from-the-hood-think-crimes/ [2]

Arts Fest Review: Karsh Kale - Enter The Dragon
Indian-American drummer and producer Karsh Kale has taken on a task of epic proportions in re-scoring a much loved movie classic which already boasts music by one of the greatest composers in film & TV history... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00199.htm

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Review: St Vincent [2]

Review: Freiburg Baroque Orchestra [3]

Review: The Walworth Farce [4]

Review: The Man in Black [5]

Writers and Readers Week Review: Lost Histories [6]

Arts Festival 2010 [7]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00216.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00210.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00209.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00205.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00228.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00071.htm [7]

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WORLD

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Funding Terrorism? Kiwis Fund Palestinian Resistance
Due to the generosity and support of progressive people in New Zealand for the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) and the Palestinian cause, the PFLP solidarity campaign are happy to announce the first transfer of funds. One Thousand ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00450.htm

China: IFJ Condemns Government Censorship
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is outraged by the latest round of censorship orders handed down by China’s Central Propaganda Department (CPD) on March 22, banning independent reporting on two major new stories. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00440.htm

Mining: Expending Mineral Revenue To Improve Livelihoods
National leaders from both Government and the Opposition are unified encourage direct beneficiaries of mineral revenues to prudently develop their own livelihoods. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00444.htm

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PM Sikua Welcomes Re-Launch Of Gold Ridge Mine [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00445.htm [2]

Calls for Independence: Mass Arrested Continues In West Papua
Indonesia police arrested 26 people of West Papua who took part in a peaceful march demanding for referendum in Waena, Jayapura yesterday. 15 people were arrested and are now in police custody: More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00455.htm

United States: The President’s Health Care Bill
The President’s Bill puts American families and small business owners in control of their own health care. It brings greater accountability to health care by laying out commonsense rules of the road to keep premiums down and prevent insurance industry ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00404.htm

Yes We Can: Remarks By The President On Health Care
When I spoke here last winter, this nation was facing the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression. We were losing an average of 700,000 jobs per month. Credit was frozen. And our financial system was on the verge of collapse. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00403.htm

ALSO:

US Health Care Reform Hoop-La! [2]

Stateside: Healthcare legislation debate, Part 1 [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00238.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00244.htm [3]

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