http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/images/gnn_logo_rss.gif http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/ 249 31 News of a better world editor@greatnewsnetwork.org great news network en editor@greatnewsnetwork.org Copyright 2013 2013-04-29T16:24:08+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_zealand_legalises_same-sex_marriage/?source=rss New Zealand's parliament has legalised same-sex marriage, the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to do so. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Politics, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2013-04-17T16:50:40+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/tokelau_islands_shift_to_100_solar_energy/?source=rss Tokelau has become the first territory able to meet all its electricity needs with solar power, officials say. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Environment, Climate and Energy, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2012-11-12T08:11:06+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/more_nations_sign_on_to_un_backed_initiative_to_end_use_of_child_soldiers/?source=rss Eleven new countries have added their names to a growing United Nations-backed list of States that have pledged to halt child recruitment, support the release of children from armed groups and help reintegrate them into civilian life. Top Headlines, Top Stories, World Top Stories, World, Human Rights, Regions, Africa, Cape Verde, Gabon, Togo, Asia, Georgia, East Asia, South Korea, Europe, Serbia, Iceland, Latvia, Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Oceania, New Zealand 2010-10-03T05:12:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/truck_rescue_for_beached_nz_whales/?source=rss Rescuers have begun moving the 24 survivors of a pod of 80 pilot whales that beacame stranded on a beach in New Zealand. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, World Top Stories, Environment, Wildlife, Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2010-09-25T00:13:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/new_zealand_retracts_plans_to_open_up_rare_frog_habitat_to_mining/?source=rss It was hoped for, but not certain until Tuesday when the government of New Zealand announced it was cancelling a controversial proposal to open up parts of conservation areas to mining. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, World Top Stories, Environment, Land, Wildlife, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2010-08-12T14:12:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/get_off_my_lawn_cause_this_100_year_olds_about_to_mow_it/?source=rss Arthur Wilson is 100 years old. Feel Good, Inspirational Stories, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2009-11-13T13:10:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/controversial_conservation_group_sea_shepherd_unveil_new_weapon_against_wha/?source=rss The new stealth, high-tech anti-whaling boat of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society waits in Auckland Harbour ahead of its departure to the Southern Ocean. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories, Environment, Water, Wildlife, Regions, East Asia, Japan, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand 2009-11-05T10:16:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/swap_dogs_for_fish_green_academics_say/?source=rss Pet owners should consider swapping their dog for a rabbit or goldfish if they care about the environment, according to academics Robert and Brenda Vale. World, Environment, Wildlife, Regions, Europe, United Kingdom, Oceania, New Zealand 2009-10-27T16:06:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/yikebike_could_be_an_answer_to_congested_city_travel/?source=rss Watch out Segway. There could be another mode of electric transport making it’s way across the globe if Southland, New Zealland inventor Grant Ryan has his way. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2009-09-07T11:01:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rejected_man_hides_engagement_ring_for_twitter_treasure_hunt/?source=rss This diamond engagement ring is now hidden, patiently waiting for treasure hunters as its owner -- 29-year-old rejected man Anthony Gardiner -- gets ready to tell clues about its location via Twitter. Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2009-06-04T12:50:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rare_dolphins_by_the_hundreds_found_in_bangladesh/?source=rss The discovery of 6,000 rare dolphins in Bangladesh and new guidelines for marine wildlife viewing in the Pacific Islands are among the announcements made this week at the First International Conference on Marine Mammal Protected Areas underway on the island of Maui. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Environment, Wildlife, Regions, Europe, France, Norway, Indian Sub-Continent, Bangladesh, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, South America, Argentina, Brazil, North America, United States, Hawaii, New York 2009-04-19T10:47:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/airpod_tiny_air_powered_commuter_costs_half_a_euro_per_100km_w_video/?source=rss Compressed air cars are well and truly on their way to mass production in India and America, among other places -- although they seem to be taking their time. News with Video, Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Europe, France, Indian Sub-Continent, India, Oceania, New Zealand, North America, United States 2009-03-07T10:01:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/mermaid_dream_comes_true_thanks_to_weta/?source=rss Nadya Vessey lost her legs as a child but now she swims like a mermaid. World, Science, Technology, Feel Good, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2009-02-25T09:49:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/raglan_leading_the_way_towards_an_eco_friendly_society/?source=rss 'Transition Town' is an initiative that has arisen from peak oil and climate change concerns ... In a nutshell, it is change at a community level, a transition away from oil dependency to alternative fuels, but more than that too. Environment, Air Quality, Climate and Energy, Forests, Land, Water, Wildlife, Science, Technology, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Science Top Stories 2008-10-04T10:18:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/pilots_run_out_of_fuel_pray_land_near_jesus_sign/?source=rss It seemed like an almost literal answer to their prayers. Feel Good, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-05-25T09:25:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dolphin_rescues_stranded_whales_conservation_official/?source=rss A dolphin guided two stranded whales to safety after human attempts to keep the animals off a New Zealand beach failed, a conservation official said Wednesday. Environment, Wildlife, Feel Good, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand, Top Stories, Environment Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-03-12T10:22:01+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/family_first_launches_family_dinner_campaign/?source=rss Family First NZ is launching a public awareness campaign encouraging families to eat dinner together on a regular basis. Health, General Health, Feel Good, General Special Interest, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand, Health Top Stories, Special Interest Top Stories 2008-03-12T10:01:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/dino_era_seabird_fossils_found_in_new_zealand/?source=rss Potentially new bird species that lived alongside the dinosaurs 65 million years ago are among a trove of fossils unearthed on the Chatham Islands, researchers announced. Top Headlines, Top Stories, Science, Ancient Discoveries, Regions, Oceania, New Zealand 2008-02-22T21:00:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/virgin_unveils_spaceship_designs/?source=rss Virgin Galactic has released the final design of the launch system that will take fare-paying passengers into space. Science, Space, Regions, Asia, Russian Federation, East Asia, Taiwan, Europe, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, Oceania, Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia, Thailand, North America, Canada, United States, United Nations, Top Stories, Science Top Stories, Canada Top Stories, UK Top Stories, USA Top Stories 2008-01-24T01:26:00+00:00 http://www.greatnewsnetwork.org/index.php/news/article/rain_power_harvesting_energy_from_the_sky/?source=rss Researchers who study energy harvesting see energy all around us – we just need to find a way to capture that energy. One of the latest energy harvesting techniques is converting the mechanical energy from falling raindrops into electricity that can be used to power sensors and other electronics devices. Environment, Climate and Energy, Science, Technology, Business, Regions, Africa, Central African Republic, Cote d'Ivoire, Dem. 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