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Monday, 21 November 2005, 11:57 am
Article: Alastair Thompson

TODAY’S TOP SCOOPS:
Foreign Minister Winston Peters Accuses Fran O'Sullivan Of Treason –Departs For CHOGM
New Zealand Schmoozes IRB, Wins 2011 Rugby World Cup Bid
PM Unveils KayForce Memorial in Busan
Workers Charter Meetings For Wellington and Palmerston North
MORE HEADLINES:
Yuletide Planet-Viewing Bonanza
You Write And Scoop Publishes -
EU should implement democratic safeguards in stalled Constitution now
MORE INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES:

SCOOP COLUMNS:
Russell Brown & More Are There!
Sheila Samples on why Iraq is no Turkey Shoot
Dahr Jamail: White Phosphorous In Fallujah - Revisited
MORE SCOOP COMMENTARY:

OTHER NEWS (Just Politics):
POLITICAL NEWSLETTERS:
DEPT & MINISTRY BRIEFING PAPERS TO MINISTERS:
SCOOP IS IN THE HOUSE:
Who Examines the Examiners?
Juicy Executive Perks Now Only Available in Private Sector
Public Servants Advocate More Expensive Bevvys
MORE POLITICAL HEADLINES:
POLITICAL COLUMNS

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters Accuses Fran O'Sullivan Of Treason –Departs For CHOGM

[1] In a speech yesterday at his Party's annual conference Foreign Minister Winston Peters accused the New Zealand Herald of Treason. This morning he repeated the allegations on National Radio's Morning report adding that the alleged treasonous conduct had been by a "Herald columnist". It is clear the columnist in question is Fran O'Sullivan. See… Winston Peters Accuses Fran O'Sullivan Of Treason [2] MORE:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00268.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00268.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00286.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00290.htm

New Zealand Schmoozes IRB, Wins 2011 Rugby World Cup Bid

[1] New Zealand has successfully won the bid to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup. New Zealand's chance came when South Africa, tipped to be a strong second runner to Japan, was voted out in the first round. New Zealand came from behind as the outside chance, but managed to sway International Rugby Board heads with a heavyweight lobby team including: Prime Minister Helen Clark, All Black great Colin (Pine Tree) Meads, All Black captain Tana Umaga. See... NZ Wins Bid To Host 2011 Rugby World Cup [2] [3] REACTION: NZ Wins Rugby World Cup Bid.

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00246.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00246.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00253.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00252.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0511/S00118.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0511/S00298.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0511/S00299.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0511/S00121.htm
[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0511/S00137.htm
[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00263.htm
[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0511/S00122.htm
[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0511/S00303.htm
[14] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0511/S00124.htm
[15] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0511/S00310.htm
[16] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0511/S00313.htm

PM Unveils KayForce Memorial in Busan

- The Memorial bears forty-five cuts, each representing the loss of a New Zealand life. Its design recalls the moko of a Maori woman, evoking the suffering of women whose loved ones are killed in war, and representing New Zealand as the mother of all who left the safety of home to fight here. Our servicemen faced many challenges in Korea. They arrived in a very cold winter and had inadequate facilities, insufficient water, and poor-quality equipment and vehicles. But after that initial shock to morale, in true New Zealand style they got on with the job, and went on to play a much-praised role in stemming the Chinese advance of April 1951. See... PM Speech At UN War Graves Busan Korea [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00288.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00287.htm

Workers Charter Meetings For Wellington and Palmerston North

- The first campaign meetings to promote the Workers Charter are being held this coming weekend in Wellington and Palmerston North. Well known social justice campaigner and community activist John Minto will address both meetings. The campaign for a Workers Charter was launched at a national conference held in Auckland on Labour weekend. This weekend’s meetings represent the first opportunity for people in Wellington and Palmerston North to become familiar with the charter and its vision for a transformed New Zealand. See... Workers Charter - Campaign Meetings Wgtn & P-Nrth [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0511/S00156.htm

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[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00284.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0511/S00040.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0511/S00162.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0511/S00132.htm

Yuletide Planet-Viewing Bonanza

- December is the month of the shortest nights for looking at the stars, but gives more time for daytime activities. Planets - December is a good month for viewing the planets. Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn will be visible for the whole of the month, and Mercury for all but the first few days of the month. See... Brian Carter's The Night Sky [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00264.htm

You Write And Scoop Publishes -

The following is a selection of feedback and other unsolicited email received by Scoop recently. The opinions they contain do not necessarily reflect those of Scoop. Scoop feedback on voting machines, Aussie workers, winners, colonisation, TV coverage of Rod Donald's funeral, PNG journalism, Mrs Ces Drilon, and Iraq Intelligence. See... Scoop Feedback: No Spin [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00237.htm

EU should implement democratic safeguards in stalled Constitution now

without waiting for ratification, says CoR President. Committee of the Regions President Peter Straub pictured has called on the EU to immediately implement the democratic safeguards on subsidiarity and proportionality contained in the stalled Constitutional Treaty – regardless of whether the text is ratified. See... EU should implement democratic safeguards now [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0511/S00355.htm

MORE INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0511/S00354.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0511/S00351.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0511/S00348.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0511/S00359.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0511/S00350.htm

Russell Brown & More Are There!

I've been a little surprised that no one today appears to have noted that when we host Rugby World Cup 2011, it will (failing some sort of coalition collapse) also be an election year. And that if the tournament dates are similar to those in Australia 2003 (where the final was held on November 22) both the campaign and polling day itself will fall in the midst of the whole extravaganza. That will be interesting. See... Public Address 17-18/11/05 - Rugby Will Be Winner [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00263.htm

Sheila Samples on why Iraq is no Turkey Shoot

- Goodness gracious! Henny Penny! Since defense secretary Donald Rumsfeld and vice president Dick Cheney teamed up to lead the charge to create a New World Order, the whole universe has become untidy. Very untidy. My friend Bernie says Dick and Rummy's big plan to take over the world by waging continuous war is kinda like baptizing a bobcat -- ain't gonna happen. See... Sheila Samples: Bobcats In A Brave, New World [1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00260.htm

Dahr Jamail: White Phosphorous In Fallujah - Revisited

- Nearly a year after they occurred, a few of the war crimes committed in Fallujah by members of the US military have gained the attention of some major media outlets (excluding, of course, any of the corporate media outlets in the US). See... Dahr Jamail: Fallujah Revisited [1] MEANWHILE … Pentagon Admits To White Phosphorous Misinformation - US used white phosphorus in Iraq: Tuesday, 15 November 2005, 23:57 GMT BBC News - The Pentagon has confirmed that US troops used white phosphorus during last year's offensive in the northern Iraqi city of Falluja. "It was used as an incendiary weapon ... See... Link: White Phosphorous Use As Weapon Confirmed [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00233.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00238.htm

MORE SCOOP COMMENTARY:

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[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00262.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00261.htm
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[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00251.htm
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[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00249.htm
[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00247.htm

POLITICAL NEWSLETTERS:

Transtasman Political Letter – 17 November Digest [1] Molesworth & Featherston (Weekend) – 18 Nov. 2005 [2]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00254.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00267.htm

DEPT & MINISTRY BRIEFING PAPERS TO MINISTERS:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00275.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00274.htm
[3] - http://www.beehive.govt.nz/HomepageFeature.aspx?id=12

SCOOP IS IN THE HOUSE:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00256.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00227.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00195.htm

Who Examines the Examiners?

- National’s Education spokesman, Bill English, says post-election briefing papers confirm the worst kept secret in the education system – NCEA is in trouble and NZQA is in no shape to fix it. “The briefing papers confirm NZQA has been consumed with political management and multiple inquiries and has not fixed the problems with NCEA ... See... All is not well with NZQA, NCEA [1] ALSO

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00262.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00272.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00254.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00258.htm

Juicy Executive Perks Now Only Available in Private Sector

- National Party State Services spokesman Gerry Brownlee says he is pleased that National Party intervention in the Paula Tyler recruitment case will lead to changes in the way top public servants are hired. “Without National asking the right questions, the taxpayer may never have known how loose the recruitment process has been. We’re pleased that action is being taken to close the loopholes.” See... National action helps save taxpayer money [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00266.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00265.htm

Public Servants Advocate More Expensive Bevvys

- The New Zealand Drug Foundation today endorsed the recommendation made by the Ministry of Social Development that alcohol and tobacco prices should be raised. "Raising the price of these products is one of the most effective ways of tackling the problems created by these legal drugs," said executive director Ross Bell. See... Increase booze prices; decrease the harm [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0511/S00133.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0511/S00134.htm
[3] - http://www.msd.govt.nz/publications/briefing-papers.html

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[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00260.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00246.htm
[4] - Maharey abuses ministerial position
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00268.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00261.htm
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[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00244.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00271.htm
[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00264.htm
[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00249.htm
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[22] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0511/S00146.htm
[23] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0511/S00145.htm

POLITICAL COLUMNS

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0511/S00269.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0511/S00265.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0511/S00142.htm

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