the nation #x2019;s best hot cross buns, with public voting in Howley, said there are a number of bakeries currently in close contention, and the final weeks of voting could make All people need to do is text the code to 4554, in order to register a vote for their preferred bakery, #x201D; Paul #x201C;Customers can only vote once and, therefore, need to make sure that their vote counts. Each valid vote also finalists have been determined, a judging panel will look at over crosses, application of the bun glaze, crust colour, symmetry and batching of product, crumb softness, crumb texture, even dispersal of fruit, and a good aromatic products, one of which must be flour. #x201D; March 2007.
The regional finalists and Grand National NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark is scheduled to meet with US President George Bush on March 20. Is New Zealand about to increase its involvement in Afghanistan, in the Persian Gulf, in containment operations in Central-Asia, and in this US-led War On Terror? Former Police Minister John Banks talks to KiwiFM's Wallace about why Clint Rickards, recently acquitted of rape charges, must not be reinstated as Assistant Police Commissioner and in charge of the Auckland Police District.
- Deputy Police Commissioner Rob Pope, said that following the acquittal of Clint Rickards in the Auckland High Court today Police would now move to address employment issues. "The last three years have been a difficult time for everyone concerned - for the complainant, the defendant and his family and the police inquiry team. See.
.. - The 14th annual New Zealand Fringe Festival has drawn to a close, with the announcements of this year’s Fringe 07 award winners.
Thirteen awards were granted at the award ceremony and closing night party, held tonight at Wellington’s San Francisco bathhouse. The top award, Best of Fringe 07, went to Hotel. See.
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His statement is on the Peoples Choice website and it mentions rates, safety, graffiti, traffic congestion, public transport, protection for the environment, affordable housing, think big projects and a need for a Council review. What this statement didn’t say was that he has changed his mind on some fundamental policy issues and that he now supports the continuation of free swimming pools across Manukau City. See.
.. Thursday night was a feature in the University of Canterbury’s Orientation festival lineup.
Local band Fingerprint opened and was shortly followed by The Valves, leading up to Jordan Luck who played classic Exponents songs to a very steamy and vocal Ballroom crowd. See..
. Are our rocky shore sea creatures getting sunburnt or are they producing natural sunscreens to protect themselves from the harmful effects of the sun? Attempts to unravel this mystery will be revealed at a Marine Family Open Day at Wellington’s Island Bay on March 11.
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Most of the Zimbabweans entitled to apply for residence in New Zealand under a special policy have applied by the deadline, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. "Since the Special Zimbabwean Residence Policy opened in July 2005, 930 Zimbabwe nationals living in New Zealand have applied," Mr Cunliffe said. "This includes 126 who have applied since the health waiver for Zimbabweans was announced last August.
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Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta today took part in an informal panel in which children and young people were able to ask questions of politicians at the "Every Child Counts" Rally in the grounds of Parliament. Mission-On mascot "Mervyn" was also in attendance - spreading the message "of movin' during play time". See… - “The Good Shepherd is a fictionalized version of history which is accurate in almost every incident.
But because the filmmakers are liberated from trying to be faithful to the tiny details, they’ve come a lot closer in many ways to capturing some essential truths about this extraordinary period of intelligence, counterintelligence, betrayal and espionage during the Cold War …" See...
Scoop's Kevin List on Radio Active delivers his weekly New Zealand news roundup. Items discussed today include: Taito Phillip Field; Phil Goff getting a hard time at the launch of Maire Leadbeater's book: Negligent Neighbour. Scoop's Kevin List joins KiwiFM's Wammo to deliver his weekly News Roundup… Items discussed: Taito Phillip Field, Helen Clark's state of the nation speech; John Key's response; and Hon Robson Becomes Contemptuous Robson.
Scoop's Selwyn Manning and KiwiFM's Wallace Chapman discuss how the United States has intensified its military presence in the Persian Gulf amidst expectation of regional conflict with Iran. Will the USA strike first against the Atomic Ayatollahs?
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