Four docs said he was brain-dead
The Sun (UK) 24 April 2012 A CAR crash victim declared brain-dead by four doctors made a “miracle” recovery after his parents begged for a second opinion moments before his life support was to be switched off. Steven Thorpe suffered horrific injuries when he was in one of three cars that collided with a horse [...]
Dangerous paedophiles to be caged indefinitely
Note – loaded heading by Dominion Post Dominion Post 11 May 2012 Dangerous child sex offenders are to be caged indefinitely in purpose-built pens behind the wire, after Cabinet gave the green light to new public protection orders. The move comes as the Government yesterday introduced tough new bail laws to fulfil National’s pre-election law [...]
Bill to toughen up bail crosses the first hurdle
NZ Herald 11 May 2012 People charged with serious crimes would have to prove they can be trusted out at large. A bill which makes it more difficult for serious violent, sexual or Class A drug offenders to get bail has been backed in Parliament at its first reading. If the amendments become law, people [...]
Labour leader comes out in support of gay marriage
NZ Herald 10 May 2012 Labour leader David Shearer has revealed his support for gay marriage, following a historic declaration in favour of the move from US President Barack Obama. In a Twitter post this morning, Mr Shearer gave support in principle for gay marriage being legalised in New Zealand. However, he stopped short of [...]
Outlawing abortions doesn’t lead to ‘coat-hanger’ deaths – Study
Redstate.com 10 May 2012 For decades, supporters of abortion on demand have insisted on two completely unproven assertions concerning what would happen if abortion were made generally illegal in this country. First, they have asserted, somewhat counter-intuitively and again without any proof, that such a law would not work, and women would continue to get abortions. [...]
Promiscuity claim gets cold shoulder
NZ Herald 10 May 2012 Social Development Minister Paula Bennett says questions should be asked about older men “preying” on young women, rather than about the promiscuity of women. She was commenting on Conservative Party leader Colin Craig’s statement that Kiwi women were the most promiscuous in the world and the taxpayer should not pay [...]
Gambling bill wins early nod
NZ Herald 10 May 2012 Legislation to feed gambling proceeds back into communities and change the behaviour of problem gamblers was strongly backed at its first hurdle in Parliament late last night. Maori Party MP Te Ururoa Flavell’s bill passed its first reading in a conscience vote, with 83 votes in favour and seven against. [...]
Children admit addiction to smartphone porn
Daily Mail (UK) 8 May 2012 Elementary school children are developing addictions to online pornography in a worrying trend that some scientists believe is on the cusp of becoming a national epidemic. Several studies have discovered links between viewing online pornography and problems including social isolation, performing badly in school and behavioral issues. Seven out of [...]
New MPs dilute alcohol bill backing
NZ Herald 9 May 2012 A proposal to lift the purchase age for alcohol in supermarkets and liquor stores has fallen out of favour due to the new makeup of Parliament, a poll of politicians suggests. The return of New Zealand First and the Green Party’s greater number of MPs have pulled support away from [...]
Super brothel a curse on Auckland
Auckland Now 8 May 2012 A proposed 15-storey super brothel in central Auckland would lead to an explosion of sexually transmitted diseases, child sex slavery, moral bankruptcy, drug warfare and a curse on everyone in New Zealand, according to submissions to Auckland Council. John and Michael Chow plan to build a development called the Penthouse [...]
