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The New Zealand Press Association (NZPA) is the engine room of the country's media.

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Nz Sharemarket Disappoints As Telecom Falls

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - Telecom shares fell to a new all-time low today, making it difficult for the New Zealand sharemarket to keep up with other markets.

Greens Raise Legal Point Over Detained Whaling Protester

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - The Green Party says whaling protester Peter Bethune may have been legally entitled under international maritime law to attempt a citizen's arrest on the captain of Japanese vessel Shonan Maru, and that the New Zealand Government needs to act to assist him from a legal

Mp's Bill Runs Into Problems With Bill Of Rights Act

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - A bill that would prevent any prisoner from voting in a general election has fallen foul of the Bill of Rights Act.

The member's bill was drafted by National Party MP Paul Quinn, who doesn't think a person in prison for just a day should be allowed to vote.

Govt Appears To Have Problems Filling The Front Line

By Ian Llewellyn of NZPA

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - The Government has increased the number of positions of what it calls front line staff, but figures released today show it is having difficulties filling them.

NZ Dollar Rises, Particularly Against Australian Dollar

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - The New Zealand dollar pushed on higher today, particularly against the Australian dollar.

Produce Growers Say GST Increase Will Hurt

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - Fruit and vegetable growers fear they will be the losers if a plan to increase GST goes ahead.

The Government is expected to raise GST to 15 percent as part of a package of tax changes to be announced in the May budget.

Taranaki Terms Of Negotiation Signed

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - The 150th anniversary of the start of the Taranaki land wars has been marked by the signing of terms of negotiation for a Treaty of Waitangi settlement.

Minister Doesn't Deny Te Puni Kokiri Will Run Whanau Ora

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - The Government is not denying that the Ministry of Maori Affairs, Te Puni Kokiri, will run the new Whanau Ora welfare delivery service, although it says more than one department will be involved.

Contact Says Further Electricity Increases Are Needed

by Vaughan Elder for NZPA

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - Contact Energy says electricity prices will need to be raised by 4 to 5 percent a year to cover the costs of building new power plants.

National Rules Out Supporting Roger Douglas Youth Rate Bill

Wellington, March 17 NZPA - The National Party has ruled out supporting a bill introduced to Parliament by ACT MP Sir Roger Douglas seeking to allow for the reintroduction of youth rates.

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