New Zealand to Enter Iraq Conflict. NZ “Hitching a Ride on” Military Campaign. Free Trade Agreement the Price of NZ’s Acquiescence?

After many months of softening up public opinion, and a predictable ‘capture the flag‘ diversion, the Prime Minister of New Zealand will announce on February 24 that New Zealand won’t be missing the boat on the present Iraq conflict. Without putting it to a vote, Key will tell Parliament that New Zealand will be deploying…

Christchurch Mall Stormed by Armed Police

  Days after the opening ceremony of the Cricket World Cup a Christchurch shopping mall has been stormed by armed police. After a car chase which ended at the entrance to Barrington Mall, police chased two suspects through the shopping centre. Police are keeping quiet about the incidents that led up to the pursuit, but it…