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Kiwi made new boss of Commonwealth Foundation

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The Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand of New Zealand is the new chairman of the Commonwealth Foundation in Marlborough House, London. Appointed by heads of government, he will serve an initial term of up to two years. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, Murray Burt, New Zealand, Politics on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Oz family survives flames with heads just above water

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“We saw tornadoes of fire just coming towards us,” Tim Holmes told ABC reporters. “And the next thing we knew, everything was on fire, everywhere all around us,” Tim Holmes said. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Australia, Commonwealth Corner, Murray Burt, Weather on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Kenya likely to offer election excitement next month

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Kenya heads to the polls on March 4, so if you are headed there as a tourist be aware of the security situation. Remember, more than 1,000 people died and 600,000 were displaced in the inter-ethnic fighting that broke out during the disputed 2007 last election . Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, Kenya, Murray Burt, Politics on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Fiji’s military boss’s rejection of revised constitution dismays secretary-general

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The military government in Suva has rejected a draft revision of the country’s constitution that was solicited to set in process an end to Fiji’s suspension from the Commonwealth. Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, Fiji, Hong Kong, Military, Murray Burt on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

Large person’s fall could collapse NZ block of flats

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Some flat dwellers have been living dangerously in Wellington. Testimony to that is that tenants poured out of a block of flats after Housing New Zealand said its façade was so weak that “a large person falling in the wrong place could have caused masonry to fall off the building.” Continue reading →

This entry was posted in Commonwealth Corner, New Zealand on February 20, 2013 by Hydesmith.

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The Down Under Club of Winnipeg meets on Treaty 1 territory in the Province of Manitoba and the homeland of the Métis Nation. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and gather, and all the lands from whence we came, including Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia and Canada. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders past, present and emerging.

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Brisbane news live: Dozens of right-foot shoes stolen from shopping centre
Brisbane news live: Dozens of right-foot shoes stolen from shopping centre

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here. [...]

Australia news LIVE: US could demand AUKUS changes; World first surgery in Australia; How TikTokers threatened mushroom trial
Australia news LIVE: US could demand AUKUS changes; World first surgery in Australia; How TikTokers threatened mushroom trial

Join us as we bring you the top stories making headlines today. [...]

AUKUS price tag could be raised
AUKUS price tag could be raised

Extra conditions and costs could be added to the AUKUS deal after a US review, it's been reported. [...]

‘I’m with you, mate’: Days after Rob’s son drowned, so too did Adrian’s daughter
‘I’m with you, mate’: Days after Rob’s son drowned, so too did Adrian’s daughter

Last year, Rob Maniscalco lost his 15-year-old son, Lachie, in an accident. Days later, Adrian Chen’s daughter Tegan, 10, died in similar circumstances. [...]

History’s booming in podcasts – but many of its academics are out of a job
History’s booming in podcasts – but many of its academics are out of a job

We live in momentous times. History podcasts and books are more popular than ever. So why is academic history in crisis? [...]

Earth’s ‘oldest’ impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study
Earth’s ‘oldest’ impact crater is much younger than previously thought – new study

Scientists thought this crater in Australia was the world’s oldest – but an independent analysis shows they might be off by 800 million years. [...]

We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol’s role was alarming
We interviewed 205 Australians convicted of murder and manslaughter. Alcohol’s role was alarming

The link between alcohol and homicide highlights the urgent need for early intervention and targeted prevention strategies. [...]

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church’s century-long effort to curate its own image
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives shatters the church’s century-long effort to curate its own image

From historical practices of polygamy, to today’s outspoken MomTok influencers, the Mormon church’s PR team hasn’t had a break. [...]

Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to ‘blobs’ deep within Earth
Where do giant volcanic eruptions come from? New study finds missing link to ‘blobs’ deep within Earth

Pillars of hot rock connect moving BLOBS in the deep Earth to giant volcanic eruptions at its surface. [...]

Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?
Defence spending is like insurance – how will NZ pay the higher premiums?

Higher taxes, more debt, GDP growth or cuts in other areas? A bigger defence budget will mean shifts in economic activity and tradeoffs in spending priorities. [...]

All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson to name side for second test against France
All Blacks team naming: Scott Robertson to name side for second test against France

Changes are needed after last weekend's victory in Dunedin. [...]

Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic
Auckland woman scarred after facial treatment at beauty clinic

'Our clinic has never experienced an incident of this nature,' the clinic director said. [...]

Media Insider: Taxpayer-funded Jacinda Ardern movie ‘Mania’ scrapped
Media Insider: Taxpayer-funded Jacinda Ardern movie ‘Mania’ scrapped

Film had been earmarked for $800,000 in public money but was not backed by the former PM. [...]

Society Insider: Have the Harts bought a new superyacht?; Polo player Marcus Beresford’s aristocratic lineage; tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman
Society Insider: Have the Harts bought a new superyacht?; Polo player Marcus Beresford’s aristocratic lineage; tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman

Plus, tributes flow for artist Lance O’Gorman. [...]

Rainbow Warrior: 40 years on – why France sank Greenpeace flagship in Auckland
Rainbow Warrior: 40 years on – why France sank Greenpeace flagship in Auckland

New podcast Rainbow Warrior: A Forgotten History reveals political moves behind bombing. [...]

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