![]() 3News | Curran: Is Core Infrastructure Safe Under Steven Joyce? Voxy Communications and IT Minister Steven Joyce has revealed his disregard for New Zealand's telecommunications infrastructure, Labour's Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said today. On TV3's 'The Nation' Steven Joyce said he is disinterested ... Transcript: Steven Joyce on KiwiRail Steven Joyce becomes Govt's 'everywhere man' Transcript: Panel discussion with Steven Joyce |
The Guardian | Pope's sex abuse letter 'does not address cover-up' Times Online Campaigners for the victims of sexual abuse in Ireland claimed the Pope's letter failed to address the "core issue" of why the perpetrators were protected. Sexual abuse charity One in Four said the Catholic Church was "still in denial", ... Pope's letter to Irish Catholics disappoints child abuse survivors Pope's letter is a warning to Germany, says Archbishop Victims disappointed by Pope abuse letter |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Tom Winter champion speller Newstalk ZB The ability to remain calm under pressure is what 13-year-old Tom Winter thinks gave him the edge in the national spelling competition. The student from Burnside High School in Christchurch survived a harrowing 90 minutes to beat 11 other competitors ... Tom's joy at winning spell 'Dissonant' wins teen trip to US spelling bee Live Video: Vegemite Spelling Bee, National Final |
![]() New Zealand Herald | Some time before remains identified Newstalk ZB Wellington detectives investigating the murder of Harold Skudder say it will be some time before they are sure the skeletal remains found in Upper Hutt are his. The 38-year-old father of seven was last seen in 2006, but not formally reported missing ... Skudder inquiry continues despite arrest Grisly find ends family's hopes Murder charge after three-year-old skeleton found |
![]() The Press West Coast | One dead after driver flees checkpoint Stuff.co.nz ACCIDENT: Blenheim volunteer firefighters work to free a woman after a car accident in central Blenheim. INVESTIGATION: Police at the scene of a fatal motor vehicle accident in central Blenheim. ACCIDENT: Blenheim volunteer firefighters work to free ... Woman dies as driver flees police One dead after driver flees checkpoint Woman dies in crash after car flees checkpoint |
![]() Voxy | Debate over housing IT upgrade TVNZ The Housing Minister is dismissing criticism of a new computer system which some insiders say isn't needed. Labour MP Moana Mackey is questioning how much is being spent on the IT upgrade and thinks the official price tag of $10 million could be well ... MPs criticism falls short Minister dismisses claims of cost blowouts at Housing NZ Concern over Housing NZ spending on IT |
![]() The Hindu | 'US-Israel spat must be resolved quietly' Jerusalem Post WASHINGTON – Top Congressional leaders express “deep concern” over the recent US-Israel row and call for the Obama administration to resolve differences with Israel “quietly” in a letter thousands of ... Ban says Jewish settlements "illegal" as Mideast violence flares Angry White House seeks to 'modify' Israeli regime UN Chief Urges Israel to End Settlement Building |
Erceg report findings Newstalk ZB The Civil Aviation Authority wants pilots to provide more detail to rescue services when they are planning long flights. It is one of the recommendations to come in a report on Michael Erceg's fatal helicopter crash in Waikato in 2005. ... CAA: Pilot mistakes led to crash Air body takes flak at inquest Findings on millionaire pilot's fatal flight |
Three charged in mortgage and loan fraud ring Hamilton Spectator Hamilton police have arrested a man and two women in an organized mortgage and loan fraud ring worth $1.2 million. The women were arrested in February. The man was picked up Thursday. Police say the investigation is ongoing and they anticipate more ... High speed police chase abandoned Jag hits 150kmh in chase Man charged after Hamilton police chase |
![]() The Hindu | Obama to Make Final Health Reform Appeal to House Democrats Voice of America Photo: AP US President Barack Obama goes to Capitol Hill a short time from now (3:05 pm EDT) for a last-minute appeal to pass major health-care reform legislation. Democrats say they are approaching the number of votes they need for passage, ... Democrats Face a Final Scramble for Health Votes House committee to determine rules for voting on health plan First step begins in the healthcare fray: Committee setting up ground rules |