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Please note this print edition does president, said: "Couch-burning and Lawrie had pleaded guilty to the not include the article titled “Mark bottle-smashing aren't serious enough charges laid against him even though Rocket first New Zealander to book offences to justify bringing in baton- he could not remember most of the Virgin space flight”. wielding police." incident. The court was told today by Allan Grindell said: "Many in the the prosecutor Ross Burns that he had New Zealand riot police use smoked one kilogram of batons to disperse unruly pub- crowd were heavily intoxicated and drinking from bottles and cans." methamphetamine (P) two months crawl prior, which is worth NZ$1 million. August 21, 2006 An unnamed student said: "This is just The P had fuelled six previous out of control." aggravated robberies in the attempt to The annual 'Undie 500' road-trip, in gain more money for his P habit. which 400 Canterbury and Otago Sergeant Wayne Pitcaithly says 95 Lawrie has had 32 previous university students took part, turned arrests were made. The police convictions of which nine were into a riot when students started continued to dispersed crowds for 45 relating to violence. throwing bottles around and lighting minutes. fires. The riot started in Dunedin on "People were throwing bottles, Roger Chambers, Lawrie's lawyer, Castle Street North, which is known everyone was getting arrested, the riot said: "Lawrie's late expression of for its parties. In the Undie 500 road- police came, and they were hitting remorse is genuine, in spite of a pre- trip, students go from Christchurch to people with their batons," said sentencing report that said he had no Dunedin and along the way stopping at Canterbury Student Josh Binns. recognition of the trauma he had five pubs. It is the biggest pub crawl of caused to his victims. He pleaded its kind in Australasia. New Zealand man sentenced to guilty to some pretty horrendous crimes - and knew that any expression The police found students watching life in prison for murder August 22, 2006 of remorse was likely to be laughed at. the New Zealand Fire Service battling For Lawrie, prison is home." the fires they had lit. James Junior Lawrie, 26-year-old, has Burns said, "Mr Vaghela had come to Maggie Kleist, an Otago University been sentenced to life in prison at the New Zealand to enjoy a well-deserved student, said: "The police were so High Court for a minimum and planned retirement. He was a kind, outnumbered, and people were just of 16 years after he killed the Uptown considerate and gentle man who put getting each other worked up more and Mini Mart owner 58-year-old his family first." His wife had now more and more and it was yeah, pretty Bhagubhai Vaghela on 19 June, 2005. gone back to India where she has been intense." Vaghela was found dead at the scene ill, while the rest of the family struggle Riot police then turned up to move by ambulance officers. with the death. "His son had said: 'This students away with batons but more Lawrie had entered the store planning world is a far worse place without my bottles were thrown and more fires on stealing phone cards from the New father being here'," the court was told were lit. "At this stage police moved North Road shop. Instead he shot by Burns. the crowd with the use of batons," Vaghela in the chest at point-blank Lawrie had shown no remorse, Burns Allan Grindell, Police Senior Sergeant range when he activated the alarm and said. said. Lawrie panicked. Paul Chong, Students Association

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New Zealand Governor-General drummer from the New Zealand Peter Dunne, leader of the United sworn in Defence Force also attended the Future party, said "I warmly welcome August 23, 2006 commemorative service. his appointment and I believe that with He says he is deeply honoured to have his Asian, Fijian, Indian and Kiwi New Zealand's nineteenth Governor- background he will do an excellent job General was sworn in today. The been asked to serve as Governor- General and says there will be a great for the increasingly diverse society Honourable Anand Satyanand that is New Zealand today." succeeds Dame Silvia Cartwright as deal of pride within the Indian the personal representative of New community about his appointment. Winston Peters, New Zealand First Zealand’s Head of State, Her Majesty After the ceremony the vice regal party leader and Foreign Minister, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of New party moved into Parliament House said, "He is the right person to carry Zealand. Dame Silvia concluded a five where presentations were be made in out the diverse role of the Queen's year term in office. the Grand Hall; followed by a representative in 21st century New reception in the Banquet Hall. Zealand. Judge Satyanand has the A fanfare of trumpets and a 21 gun experience, respect and demeanour to salute by the 16 Field Regiment from Satyanand was born and raised in fulfil the various demands of this most Linton marked the start of ceremonies. Auckland. He studied law at the important constitutional role in the Satyanand arrived at Parliament at University of Auckland law school. manner we expect in New Zealand." 11.45am (NZST). He has practiced law, been a judge, an ombudsman. When asked by the media in April his His investiture began with an Indian view of New Zealand becoming a and Maori welcome, followed by the Speaking at the ceremony, the Prime republic, Satyanand said "I am an constitutional swearing in. A Minister of New Zealand, Helen admirer of our country's present commission of appointment was read, Clark, said that he has a very good and constitutional arrangements and the and the Oath of Allegiance and the deep understanding of the law, mechanisms which enable a oath of office taken. government, an interest in straightforward change of government The appointment was then proclaimed, international affairs and has and our connection with our historical at which point Satyanand became the contributed to many community past." 19th Governor-General of New activities. Zealand. Anand Satyanand's parents were Indo- Thousands watch Boobs on Bikes parade in Auckland There was Royal New Zealand Navy Fijians. Satyanand is the first August 23, 2006 led Tri-service Royal Guard of Honour Governor-General of Asian descent. comprising 100 men and women Satyanand married in 1970 and has Thousands of spectators lined Queen drawn from the three services (Royal three adult children. St. in central Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand Air Force and New Present at the swearing-in ceremony to watch a parade of around 20 female Zealand Army) and their respective were the Vice-President of Fiji, His porn stars riding topless on Queen’s Colours and escorts, and the Excellency Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, and motorcycles. The girls, wearing Band of the Royal New Zealand Navy the Honourable Mr Justice Sir Moti studded knee-high leather boots and and the Royal New Zealand Air Force Tikaram. Also present were some of leather pants, braved a winter chill, Trumpeters were also attendance. his former colleagues. nippy wind and objections by some city officials, in a shot at promoting an Following the ceremony the new Prime Minister Clark said, "I thank Auckland Erotica Expo happening Governor-General laid a wreath; at the you for agreeing to serve New Zealand later this week. National War Memorial in honour of in this way. On behalf of the New Zealand's war dead; a tradition government and people of New Auckland Mayor Dick Hubbard that all new Governor-Generals Zealand, I welcome you both to your described the parade as "morally undertake on the day of their new roles as you take up life and work repugnant." swearing-in. at Government House, and wish you A 24-person Guard of Honour, well for this period of service to New Catafalque Guard, bugler and Zealand."

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Allegations that New Zealand parents who enroll children here and The movie: The World's Fastest school administers corporal ourselves. We are not a state school; Indian, about an Invercargill punishment we are not bound by a particular motorcycle enthusiast who set a world August 24, 2006 enrollment policy," but declined to speed record in 1967 on his Indian talk or comment to the New Zealand motorcycle, won altogether seven South Auckland Tyndale Park Herald about the schools corporal awards. The awards were for best- Christian School have been asking punishment. "This is between the • Director, Roger Donaldson, parents of the pupils for permission to parents that enrol their children at our administer corporal punishment. The school and that is where the buck • Leading actor, Sir Anthony parents are informed that corporal stops. It's got nothing to do with Hopkins, punishment is illegal in New Zealand anyone else except our parents," he • Film, Gary Hannam and Roger schools but it quotes the Bible "we added. ought to serve God rather than men". Donaldson (producers), Strapping children has been illegal The Education Review Office (ERO) • Screenplay, Roger Donaldson, since 1989. and the Ministry of Education said that they were unaware of the policy and • Editing, John Gilbert, "When this law was changed. . . that private schools are not legally • Sound, Tim Prebble, Gethin exceptions were not given based on obliged to produce documents to Creagh and Michael Hedges whether a school believed it was government bodies. and serving 'God rather than men'. The Education Ministry should investigate ERO last year said in a report: "The • Production design, J Dennis allegations that trustees and staff at an school manager should ensure that Washington & Rob Gillies. parents are clearly informed that the Auckland school have sought However both Donaldson and Hopkins permission from parents to strap school administers no corporal punishment." were not present at the ceremony to children. It appears to me the school is receive their awards. deliberately breaking the law," Green Charlene Scotti, ERO area manger of Party Member (MP), Sue Bradford, review services said: "Some schools John Gilbert, The World's Fastest said. had policies to call parents in for cases Indian editor, said: "The movie is where corporal punishment was successful because people can relate to Today the New Zealand Herald the main character." reported that they had obtained required, but were careful not to documents that outline the school's include staff in punishing students." The film No. 2 won four awards, they "corporal correction" policy. The Bruce Adin, Ministry of Education were for best: policy states that the strap must be northern regional manager, said: "The • Actress, Ruby Dee, given on the hand after consultation legality of the Tyndale Park document • Supporting actor, Rene with another staff member and while was unclear, but if school staff Naufahu, that staff member is present. The child strapped a student it would be illegal." will then either be spoken to, prayed • Supporting actress, Mia Blake "Corporal punishment in schools was with or both. and made illegal years ago because it was Bradford said: "A full investigation considered to be brutal and • Original music, Don was needed to ascertain whether any unnecessary," Bradford said. McGlashan. students at the school had been Ruby Dee, American actress was also assaulted." Air New Zealand Screen Awards winners announced absent from the ceremony. Tyndale Park Christian School is a August 25, 2006 The River Queen scored two awards, private Christian school that caters for including best: students ranging from Year 1 to Year The winners of the annual 2006 Air • 13. The costs range from NZ$708- New Zealand Screen Awards were Cinematography, Alun $1070 per term. announced on Thursday, 24 August Bollinger and Jan Brinkham, school manager, said: night. • Costume design, Barbara "Our enrollment policy is between the Darragh.

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In the television section the The Heroes, Dancing With The Stars, Holy Jihad Brigades claims Insider's Guide To Love won six Westfield Style Pasifika 2005, Busted responsibility for the kidnappings and awards, including the best: At The Border, The Market, Off The has demanded the release of all Rails -- A Love Story, Lifting Of The "Muslim prisoners" being held in the • Contribution to design, Nic Smillie, Makutu, The Living Room Series 3, United States and in exchange would From Cannon's Creek to Jacob's release the journalists. The United • Actor, Gareth Reeves, Pillow and Earthquake. States immediately rejected the offer. • Actress, Kate Elliott, Wife of Wiig, Anita McNaught, Deadline to release "Muslim • Director in a drama/comedy prisoners" passes, journalists recently appeared on TV calling for programme, Nathan Price, still being held captive the release of the journalists. August 26, 2006 • Camerawork in a drama, lose to the All Simon Baumfield and A midnight deadline to release Blacks at rugby in August 26, 2006 • Original music, David Long. "Muslim prisoners" has passed and two Fox News journalists are still Television series Interrogation won Despite the All Blacks having already being held captive in Gaza. three awards, for best: clinched the 2006 Tri Nations in rugby The two journalists, American Steve • Supporting actress, Claire union, the first of the remaining three Centanni, 60, a reporter for Fox News Chitham, fixtures was played in Pretoria, South and New Zealander Olaf Wiig, 36, Africa on Saturday August 26. The • Script for a single episode of a Centanni's camerman were kidnapped Springboks (South Africa) lost the drama series or serial, Fiona from their press vehicle on August 14. fifth Test in a row, whilst the All Samuel and Ten days later, the two journalists Blacks continued their streak of wins. • Editing in a Drama appeared in a video allegedly made by The final score was 45 to 26, and programme, Lisa Hough. the kidnappers. In the video, the played at Loftus Versfeld. It was the journalists say that they are being first win in South Africa for the All Television comedy series bro'Town treated well. Blacks since 2003. won three awards for best: Hamas government spokesmen say Richie McCaw knocked on the kick • Comedy, that they expect "good news" about the off from , offside All • Production design, Ant Sang fate of the journalists in the "next two Blacks then lead to an early penalty and days." kick to Percy Montgomery, giving South Africa a three-nil lead. James • "I hope that we can hear good news Script in a Comedy, Oscar kicks another penalty two minutes Kightley, Mario Gaoa, David within the coming two days," said spokesman for Hamas, Ghazi Hamad. later giving them a six to nil lead. Fane, Shimpal Lelisi & Daniel Carter then gives the All Elizabeth Mitchell. According to the Interior Ministry, Blacks their first points with a penalty Drama series Outrageous Fortune won "negotiations are not the effort." kick of his own. two awards, for best: "I want to clarify that the efforts are scored the first try of the match in the 10th minute for South Africa. • Drama programme and not negotiations, but we want to get to positive results which is their release Montgomery misses the conversion • Drama series and that is all. We will continue our and the South Africa now lead 11 to TV Series The Promise won two efforts and contacts to secure the three. After a period of no scoring, awards, for best: release of the kidnapped journalists. Carter kicks another penalty goal in We can confirm that they are safe and the 18th minute to reduce the gap to • Documentary and sound but we cannot give fuller details 11 to six. scores the • Camerawork in a for the time being because we want All Blacks first try off a Carter kick. Documentary, Wayne Vinten. our efforts to be crowned with Carter converts, and the All Blacks success," said Abu Hilal, spokesman move ahead to 13 to 11. On halftime The following twelve shows also won the All Blacks are given a penalty, an award: High Times, Koi, Holly's for the Interior Ministry.

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