Guinea President Lansana Conte dies - World News | TVNZ
Veteran opposition leader Jean Marie Dore of the Union for the Progress of Guinea party, a fierce critic of Conte, said he was saddened by the death of a man he called a compatriot. The most important is what is to come: It is essential. Last year, a general strike triggered anti-government riots in which more than 180 people were killed, most of them shot by Contes forces, according to witnesses and human rights groups. Units of the army and police staged violent��.
North Otago fires brought under control
An excursion steam train started 12 fires over a distance of 11 kilometres in North Otago today between Weston and Maheno. A member of the public alerted the Otago Rural Fire Service at about 2:30 this afternoon. Initially, the fires threatened nearby.
Gordon Campbell on Rick Ellis as Te Papas new CEO
Much of it has been inspired by the suspicion that Ellis has been hired to pursue the same purely commercial goals as he did at TVNZ, while similarly neglecting the serious cultural side of his mandate. True, it is pretty easy to. During his time with NZTV, he was credited with softening internal opposition to the digital push and ending an era of dysfunction. By early last year, Ellis. Nor is Ellis perhaps the leader for a wholesale culture change. By and large, his work��.
Mass anti-Russia rally in Georgia - World News | TVNZ
Opposition leaders in Georgia have been reluctant to criticise Saakashvili for fear of being branded traitors in a time of war. But they have promised to ask tough questions of his leadership once peace returns. Its a day of��.
Stepfather bearing the brunt after murderer sons escape
Fugitive Phillip John Smiths stepfather says his family is bearing the brunt of the saga and he cant sleep or eat. Basil Smith says his sons victims are not the only ones affected by Phillip Smiths escape and all the publicity surrounding it.
Kim Dotcom almost saved Christmas for console gamers
Kim Dotcom is being credited with trying to stop a group of hackers from taking down Sony and Microsofts online gaming services. The New Zealand resident, who has been indicted in the US for alleged copyright infringement, has been labelled a .
Russian rival shot dead before protest against Putin
Boris Nemtsov, a charismatic former deputy prime minister turned Russian opposition leader, was shot and killed in Moscow, officials say. Nemtsovs death comes just a day before a planned protest against President Vladimir Putins rule. The Kremlin.
Chinas richest mans visit to NZ sparks rumours of. - TVNZ
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Bhuttos death: Your reaction - World News | TVNZ
Pakistan opposition leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated by a suicide bomber on Thursday, plunging the nuclear-armed country into one of the worst c.
It should not be this way - economist hits out at Auckland house price ranking
An economist has called for urgent action to make Auckland homes more affordable, following a study that reveals its easier to buy property in Los Angeles than New Zealands largest market. Auckland has been ranked the ninth most unaffordable major .
Three killed in Myanmar protest - World News | TVNZ
Three killed in Myanmar protest. Published: 6:31AM Thursday September 27, 2007 Source: Reuters. China and Russia, which have friendlier relations with the Myanmar authorities, have so far blocked any UN sanctions. British Prime Minister Gordon Brown,. Ranks of riot police remained outside the lakeside home of detained opposition leader Suu Kyi to ensure no attempt was made to pluck the 62-year-old Nobel laureate from house arrest. United Nations High Commissioner for��.
Hit-Man Charge Dropped Against AC/DC Drummer Phil Rudd
Breaking: Watch Live as GOP leaders Speak at CPAC 2015.. Russian political opposition figure Boris Nemtsov, an outspoken critic of President Vladimir Putin, was shot and killed in Moscow early Saturday, authorities said.
Roger Federer ticks Davis Cup off for Switzerland
Roger Federer defeated Richard Gasquet 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 in the first reverse singles match today as Switzerland won the Davis Cup final against France by taking an unassailable 3-1 lead. The 17-time Grand Slam champion gave Switzerland its first title in.
Disappointment as Shane Bond quits Black Caps coaching team
Disappointed Black Caps bosses have revealed bowling coach Shane Bond is set to leave the team at the end of the Cricket World Cup. Bond has told the team he doesnt want to renew his existing contract, despite being offered an extension, the Black.
All Black Ben Franks inks London Irish deal
All Blacks prop Ben Franks is on the move, confirming his move to England club London Irish on a three-year deal after the World Cup. After propping up both sides of the All Blacks scrum over 42 Tests, Franks is set to join the recently appointed Tom.
Russian ships visit Nicaragua - World News | TVNZ
Russian officials donated generators and computers to Nicaragua on Saturday during a visit by three Russian warships to the Central American nation that opposition leaders condemned as illegal. Russia donated about��.
Women, children killed by shelling in Syria - World. - TVNZ
. ONE News) World leaders divided over Syria (2:50). Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow - which has shielded Assad from UN sanctions pressure - was not opposed to his departure, but only against that outcome being imposed on Syria from outside. If the Syrians. UN monitors are still working to understand what happened in the hamlet of Mazraat al-Qubeir, where opposition activists say at least 78 people were massacred on Wednesday.
Wellington super city plan riddled with same mistakes made in Auckland
Green Party Wellington MPs, councillors and community board members jointly oppose the proposal, saying residents in each of the affected regions should vote on the matter. This proposal is radical and repeats many of the same mistakes made in .
US seeks strong UN action over Zimbabwe - World. - TVNZ
Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai reached a power-sharing deal in September but it has not been put into effect. Regional leaders decided at a summit in South Africa on Tuesday that a unity government��.
Italy prepares to bury the dead - World News | TVNZ
. Barack Obama and Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin among leaders calling Berlusconi to express sympathy and offer aid. The prime minister has said Italy did not require foreign aid, but opposition leaders have urged��.
#SamoaUnited: Wallabies follow All Blacks lead
The All Blacks and the Wallabies may be enemies on the field but off it - they are united for one cause. A number of All Blacks used social media yesterday to share a photo of them with a sign backing the players over their dispute with the Samoan.
Top Kiwi business bosses losing faith in global. - TVNZ
At the bottom of the list, only 16% of Russian CEOs were very confident in their short-term prospects. Thats down from 53% last year when Russias CEOs were the most confident in the world. Overall, 66% of Kiwi chief��.
Cameron Slater gets starring role in TVNZ drama �� The.
In a dramatic turn of events, cadet reporter Tracy Whatshite (drinking in a Ponsonby cafe), found an envelope labelled ���Top Secret, Property of TVNZ���. We can reveal that inside was a script for a new television series that will��.
Viazma resident was arrested for treason ��� TVNZ - Russian.
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Russian opposition leaders killing follows slaying of other Putin critics
Stanislav Markelov, a human rights lawyer, was shot after leaving a news conference less than half a mile from the Kremlin in January 2009. Markelov, 34, was appealing the early release of Yuri Budanov, a Russian military officer convicted of killing a.
Army storms Madagascar presidential palace. - TVNZ
Soldiers in Madagascar seized a presidential palace and the central bank in a show of force further isolating President Marc Ravalomanana in his power struggle with opposition leader Andry Rajoelina. Soldiers stormed the. The political crisis has killed at least 135 people, the countrys $390 million-a-year tourism sector is nosediving, and foreign investors in the important mining and oil exploration sectors are watching events nervously. Rajoelina, 34, a former disc��.
Video: Dog rides bus alone, wins passengers hearts
Passengers on board a bus in the US were startled to see a black Labrador climb on board and get off at the local dog park on its own. Eclipse and her owner, Jeff Young, live right near a bus stop. Eclipse sometimes gets on the bus without her owner.
How to grow longer legs - Its torture says quake survivor
I just want to have some normality back into life, says 27 year old Stacey tells TVNZs Sunday. She is now undergoing leg-stretching , a procedure popular in Asia for cosmetic reasons but also helpful for amputees. Orthopaedic surgeon Dr John McKie.
Unbroken: Movie Review - One News | TVNZ
Unbroken is the remarkably powerful (in parts) true story of Louis Louie Zamperini (Jack OConnell) an immigrant whose fortunes changed for the worst when he was shot down during a 1943 bombing raid.. The first half is unwisely consumed with Zamperinis running (something akin to Chariots of Fire as he pounds the track and trounces both the opposition and timings) and talking philosophy, cooking and religion while being lost at sea in a surreal spin on Life Of��.
Up to 8000 state houses could be sold under John Keys radical plan
It looks like small numbers, said Labour leader Andrew Little. But what this signals is a shift by the Government from actually being there to support those that are the most vulnerable and to be a housing provider, to just starting to hand it over.
Pictures: How the Sydney hostage drama unfolded
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Why was Russias opposition leader assassinated?
Maybe it was Islamic extremists who killed Boris Nemtsov. Or someone offended by his love life. Or agents of a Western power that will stop at nothing to disfigure President Vladimir Putins image and drive him from power. Russian investigators.