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Tougher 30% emissions cut would be cheaper than expected: report | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Moving to a tougher Europe-wide target on greenhouse gas emissions would present the UK with little problem, contrary to what some business lobbyists and thinktanks have been alleging, according to a new analysis of the goals seen by the Guardian. The report concludes that if the EU were to set higher emissions-cutting goals now, by [...]

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Greenpeace urges government to halt ‘reckless’ Arctic oil rush | Environment | guardian.co.uk

The government will be urged on Wednesday to help build a more sustainable world by putting a brake on the oil industry’s “reckless” race to the Arctic.At a special House of Commons hearing, Greenpeace will tell ministers to reconsider their support for Cairn Energy and other companies drilling in the far north unless they attach [...]

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And in the news today...

Robin Gibb dead

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb is dead.

Former army chief to be freed

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

President Mahinda Rajapakse of Sri Lanka has ordered the release of his jailed political rival Sarath Fonseka, the former head of the army, who has been receiving treatment for a respiratory problem.

Serbian election result

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Opposition nationalist candidate Tomislav Nikolic has unexpectedly won the presidential election in Serbia.

The thinner blue line

by thestandard.org.nz May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

National is going to cut 125 police staff. They’re not sworn officers but who’s going to pick up the work they were doing? Sworn cops, of course. Course, tying up cops with paperwork will help the crime stats drop. And with the navy so underfunded half its inshore patrol vessels are being mothballed I bet [...]

Yahoo near deal to sell half of Alibaba stake: WSJ

by News Junkie May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

LOS ANGELES (MarketWatch) — Yahoo Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. are on the verge of a deal in which Yahoo would sell half of its 40% stake in Alibaba for $7.1 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported late Sunday, citing unidentified sources familiar with the deal. The deal would net Yahoo about $4 billion [...]

RIP Phil Lamason

by kiwiblog.co.nz May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

A true Kiwi war hero has died, aged 93 in Dannevirke. I blogged about Phil Lamason in March: At the weekend the film Lost Airmen of Buchenwald was on television. It told a fascinating little known story of 168 allied airmen who were illegally sent to a concentration camp in WWII, and how Acting Squadron Leader Phil Lamason kept [...]

RIP Phil Lamason

by kiwiblog.co.nz May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

A true Kiwi war hero has died, aged 93 in Dannevirke. I blogged about Phil Lamason in March: At the weekend the film Lost Airmen of Buchenwald was on television. It told a fascinating little known story of 168 allied airmen who were illegally sent to a concentration camp in WWII, and how Acting Squadron Leader Phil Lamason kept [...]

Being kinder to yourself – here’s how

by Happyzine May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Imagine that you just forgot your mum’s birthday, or some other equally horrifying social faux pas. Or perhaps imagine that you just send that draft email containing some inappropriate choice language to a colleague at work. Horrible. Your initial reaction might be some good old-fashioned self-punishment, verbally beating yourself up for your mistake. It seems [...]

NZF Group suspends interest payments on capital notes

by NBR May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

NZF Money receivers refuse permission for the parent company to make interest payments. read more

Golden rule

by Homepaddock May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

Quote of the day: While it rankles to be beholden to the opinion of the same financial markets as caused the global financial crisis, the fact remains that we’re debtors, and the rules about what happens to those who don’t pay their debts haven’t changed. Pattrick Smellie The golden rule still applies – those with [...]

Key promises Korean fishing action

by Stuff.co.nz - Politics May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Prime Minister John Key says the Government will address alleged abuse on foreign fishing vessels despite the South Korean government sending a delegation to New Zealand to investigate the claims.

Breaking news… ComCom does its job

by Labour Party May 21, 2012 Political Party

It appears that there are some significant barriers  that stand in the way of Kiwis getting access to fast broadband and which could impact on our economic future. Cost and what they will actually get are the two main issues. Lack of competition will affect both. The Commerce Commission draft report has just been released [...]

Last day for submissions on quake-hit Christchurch

by Otago Daily Times May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Christchurch residents have until 5pm today to make submissions on the quake city’s plan for the year. read more

Yahoo may be close to selling share in Alibaba

by News Junkie May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Yahoo Inc. may finally be nearing a deal to sell half of its prized stake in the major Chinese e-commerce provider Alibaba.

Tawatawa Reserve

by kiwiblog.co.nz May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

Tawatawa Reserve EveryTrail – Find hiking trails in Californiaand beyond The first time I have done the Tawatawa Reserve loop track, and enjoyed it greatly. Some great southern views, with its location in Owhiro Bay. It is a very diverse track. You start off on the flat in open plains. (Read more…)

Murder accused appear in High Court

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Two men accused of murdering Radio New Zealand journalist Phillip Cottrell last year made their first appearance in the High Court in Wellington on Monday.

Groser to attend OECD Ministerial Council meeting

by Scoop.co.nz May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Trade Minister Tim Groser will travel to Paris to join Ministers from over 40 countries at the annual OECD Ministerial Council meeting this week.

Labour cops debt blame

by Stuff.co.nz - Politics May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Voters blame Labour more than National for the country’s current debt levels, according to a nationwide survey of Fairfax newspaper readers.

Ice rink for Aotea Square announced

by TV3 May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Aotea Square in the Auckland CBD will be converted into an ice rink this winter.

Strategic directors nab Auckland heritage CBD building

by NBR May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

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Parents in Rutgers-Suicide Case Make Appeals – NBC 10 Philadelphia

by News Junkie May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Daily MailParents in Rutgers-Suicide Case Make AppealsNBC 10 PhiladelphiaBy Geoff Mulvihill Dharun Ravi was convicted in March of 15 criminal charges including invasion of privacy and tampering with evidence. One couple lost their teenage son to suicide in the days after his college roommate used a webcam to see him kiss …In Rutgers Sentence, Advocates [...]

Lobby group calling for regulation of breast implants

by TV3 May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

When news broke earlier this year about substandard French-made breast implants rupturing at an alarming rate, women in New Zealand were reassured they had not been used here.

Metlifecare reduces merger sweetener for Vision shareholders

by NBR May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Metlifecare scales back its offer to Vision Senior Living shareholders as part of merger that will deliver eight new retirement villages. read more

Amy Adams scorecard… part 2

by Labour Party May 21, 2012 Political Party

It’s been almost six months since the election and Amy Adams being appointed Communications and IT Minister following on from Steven Joyce. Yesterday I posted on Adams’ activities since being made Minister. Opening ultrafast broadband (UFB) cabinets around the country has been a major activity. It hasn’t yet translated into people connecting to broadband. This [...]

Reports: Yahoo nears deal to sell stake in Alibaba

by News Junkie May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Yahoo Inc. may finally be nearing a deal to sell half of its prized stake in the major Chinese e-commerce provider Alibaba.

More possible flack for Sky TV as watchdog releases broadband uptake report

by NBR May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

The Commerce Commission releases its draft report into factors that could hinder fast broadband update – and among them is the positioning of video-on-demand services like Sky TV's iSky and the Sky TV-TVNZ igloo joint venture, launching next month. PLUS: RAW DATA – the full report. read more

NZ dollar holds near five-month low

by TVNZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

The NZ dollar held its low after leaders pushed for Greece to stay in the euro.

Chopper joins search for man and child, feared dead

by TVNZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

The search for a man and child missing in the Manukau Harbour has resumed this morning.

Christchurch asset sales urged

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Local Government Minister David Carter says asset sales should be considered by Christchurch City Council to help pay for the city’s rebuild. Lower stakes in Port Lyttelton and Christchurch airport are urged.

Time Running Out to Take Part in Electoral Commission’s MMP

by Scoop.co.nz May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Time is running out to have your say on improvements you’d like to see made to our MMP voting system. With only two weeks to go until the first consultation period of the MMP Review closes, the Electoral Commission has received more than 3700 submissions …

One more promise I couldn’t keep

by thestandard.org.nz May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

Last Budget, National promised 36,000 jobs in the year to March 2012. We got 20,000. They promised 1.8% growth. We got 1.1%. (Read more…)

Time running out to take part in MMP Review

by Voxy.co.nz May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Time is running out to have your say on improvements you’d like to see made to our MMP voting system.

Large women struggle to get jobs

by TVNZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Overweight women miss out on jobs because of their size regardless of their ability.

Yahoo! nears deal to sell Alibaba stake

by News Junkie May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Yahoo! may finally be nearing a deal to sell a part of its prized stake in the major Chinese e-commerce provider, Alibaba.

Parties need more members

by Homepaddock May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

Submissions on the MMP review close on May 31st. It is too late if you want to appear in person but you can still make a submission on-line or by post. You can read those already made here. (Read more…)

Search resumes for pair from dinghy

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

A search resumed on Monday morning for a man and his son, aged seven, who fell into the Manukau harbour after their dinghy capsized.

Latest aftershocks fit expected pattern – GNS

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

GNS Science says aftershocks which occurred in Christchurch on Sunday fit the expected aftershock pattern.

Yahoo’s new boss revamps recently created division

by News Junkie May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Yahoo's new boss revamps recently created division Instead of operating as a separate division, Yahoo's commerce operations will operate within the company's global media team. Interim CEO Ross Levinsohn announced the decision in a memo sent Thursday to Yahoo Inc. employees. Thompson and Shrauge had previously worked together at PayPal, an online payment service owned [...]

After Chicago: what next for NATO?

by theconversation.edu.au May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

Last year – for the first time in modern history – Asia outspent Europe on their militaries. The true significance of this milestone lies in how easily the Asian countries were able to achieve it. There is no arms race in Asia. Over the past decade, most Asian nations have consistency spent roughly the same [...]

Council debt a matter for ratepayers – Key

by Stuff.co.nz - Politics May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Prime Minister John Key denies the Government is telling councils to sell their assets but says they should be open to the idea for the sake of their ratepayers.

Delay in Dixon’s inquest annoys family

by TV3 May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

A coronial inquest into the death of convicted killer Antonie Dixon is expected this year.

Shearer defends Jones

by kiwiblog.co.nz May 21, 2012 POLITICAL BLOGS

Adam Bennett at the NZ Herald reports: Mr Shearer has been calling on Act leader John Banks to be relieved of his ministerial portfolios while police investigate whether he breached the Local Government Electoral Act by declaring donations to his 2010 Auckland mayoral campaign from German billionaire Kim Dotcom as anonymous. But he said last [...]

Kiwi holds near 5 1/2-month low, G8 divided over Greece

by NBR May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

The kiwi stays on its low course after leaders from the eight largest industrial economies pushed for Greece to stay in the euro. read more

No new thinking in Budget seen by Opposition

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Opposition parties say the Budget on Thursday will not contain anything that will get the economy moving faster.

US seeks Lockerbie justice after bomber’s death

by TVNZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Abdel Basset al-Megrahi, the Libyan convicted of the 1988 Lockerbie bombing, has died.

Fans cheer Chelsea champions

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Chelsea fans cheered their champions on a parade through the streets of west London on Sunday, after the club won the European cup.

Mayor drives $1.7 billion in reduced costs

by Voxy.co.nz May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

The Mayor is confident that Auckland Council will hold average rate increases to around the rate of inflation after driving $1.7 billion out of the draft Long-term Plan (LTP) despite pressures on council budgets.

Sharapova claims Rome title after final delay

by TVNZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Maria Sharapova saved a match point to beat Li Na in the Italian Open final today after a two-hour rain break.

Auckland budget debated

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has released details of a 10 year budget, insisting that a city rail loop must remain a priority.

Jones set to survive connection with passport fraudster

by Radio NZ May 21, 2012 NEWS MEDIA

Labour MP Shane Jones appears set to politically survive his connection to a Chinese businessman charged with passport fraud.

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