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1: Fiji: Military Slowly But Surely Strangles Govt Selwyn Manning - Scoop Auckland
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is slowly but surely strangling the life out of Laisenia Qarase's government.
Qarase said in an interview with Australia's ABC Radio the coup: "it's almost complete I suppose," adding "If this ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00060.htm 2: Questions For Oral Answer Tuesday, 5 December 2006 Office of the Clerk
1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that New Zealand “could aim to be carbon neutral”? http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00056.htm 3: Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Office of the Speaker
Dr Jan Wright, an independent policy analyst and consultant with a number of non-executive public sector directorships,
has been selected to be the next Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE). http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00043.htm 4: Annan's Successor Moves To Pick His Top Management Andreas von Warburg
UNITED NATIONS - Two weeks into the transition period, all eyes at the United Nations are on
Secretary-General-Designate Ban Ki-moon (pictured left) and his picks for the top management. South Korea’s former
Foreign Minister will be swearing in in ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00054.htm 5: Found: Saddam's Weapon of Mass Destruction Greg Palast
This photo of condemned Iraqi ex-strongman Saddam Hussein amid exotic weapons of mass destruction, taken just before the
liberation of Iraq, was released Saturday by the White House. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00085.htm 6: Comprehensive immigration law one step closer New Zealand Government
New immigration laws will make coming here easier for the migrants New Zealand wants and enhance border security against
those we don't want, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00059.htm 7: Reserve Bank runs out of coins in lead up to Xmas Newmarket Business Association
Just five weeks after phasing out the old coins, the Reserve Bank has now written to the country's retail banks warning
them there will be a shortage of the new 20 cent pieces in the lead up to the busy Christmas period, with some
unimpressed retailers ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00057.htm 8: Credit Card Fraud Now Main Concern of NZers Unisys
Identity theft and credit card fraud remain the top two concerns above any other security issue Credit and debit card
fraud is now the leading concern of New Zealanders according to the December Unisys Security Index released today. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00061.htm 9: Bainimarama Appoints Himself President Of Fiji Selwyn Manning - Scoop Auckland
Fiji's army commander, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has appointed himself as Fiji's president and has sacked elected
prime minister Laisenia Qarase and president Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Bainimarama has appointed a 77 year-old army doctor, Dr
Jona Senilagakali, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00089.htm 10: SuperSize Victory against Fast Food Giants Unite Union
After months of negotiation Unite Union has reached a breakthrough collective employment agreement with fast food giant
McDonald’s, after signing an agreement earlier this year with Restaurant Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut and Starbucks) and Red
Rooster. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00046.htm 11: All GE Corn Must be Destroyed Greenpeace New Zealand
Greenpeace said today all GE contaminated corn must be pulled up and destroyed, following the discovery that some 1.8
tonnes of GE corn have been imported into New Zealand, distributed and grown. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00038.htm 12: Sharon Stone puts out SOS call for NZ clothes Word of Mouth Media
Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has put out an urgent call to leading New Zealand lifestyle designer Untouched World for
more of their clothes for her wardrobe. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00048.htm 13: Labour puzzled by Nats' approach to climate change New Zealand Government
Climate Change Minister David Parker says he has been left puzzled by National's muddled approach to climate change,
following today's question time. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00082.htm 14: BlackBerry Pearl now available in New Zealand Vodafone
BlackBerry Pearl now available in New Zealand exclusively from Vodafone http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00069.htm 15: What’s killing NZ’s rarest dolphins? Massey University
The carcasses of two Maui’s dolphins – New Zealand’s most endangered species – are on their way to Massey where
veterinary pathologists will conduct post-mortem examinations. Found near the south head of the Manukau Harbour in
Auckland yesterday, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0612/S00012.htm 16: A scientific approach is needed for GM corn New Zealand Life Sciences Network
“MAF should identify if GM is present, the type of GM construct and undertake a risk assessment before ripping up
imported corn suspected of containing genetically modified seeds.” the chairman of the Life Sciences Network, Dr William
Rolleston, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0612/S00009.htm 17: Update On The Search For Trooper Joshua Porter Australian Defence Force
On 29 Nov 06, while HMAS Kanimbla was operating near Fiji, a Blackhawk helicopter from 171 Aviation Squadron, carrying
four crew and six soldiers from the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) crashed and sank in 2300 meters of water. Nine
personnel ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00071.htm 18: Michael Cullen Speech: Playing the long-term game New Zealand Government
Speech notes for address to AMP Capital Investors' Morning Meeting, HP Tower, Featherston St, Wellington (closed to
media) http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00047.htm 19: Society to oppose Holcim's cement plant at Weston Waiareka Valley Preservation Society
A group of concerned residents have formed the Waiareka Valley Preservation Society to oppose Holcim's intended cement
plant at Weston, on the outskirts of Oamaru. Holcim is proposing an one million metric tonne cement plant at Weston.
This will be by ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0612/S00038.htm 20: Fiji Travel Advisory - 5 December 2006 Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
There is high risk to your security in Suva and an increasing risk in Fiji. We recommend against non-essential travel to
Fiji at this time. There are reports that the Fiji military and President have undertaken unconstitutional actions to
remove the Fiji ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00059.htm 21: Today's Top Scoop Stories - News Summary The Scoop Team
Coup: With Stealth, By Degrees, Military Tightens Grip On Viti Levu - Scoop Audio - QUESTIONS OF THE DAY - Unions: I'll
Have A Pay Rise With Those Fries Thanks - Loot News: Reserve Bank Warns Coffers Running Low On Coins - MORE HEADLINES -
Media News: ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00063.htm 22: The Letter – Monday, 4 December 2006 The Letter Limited
The Haps; Next Test; His Role; All at sea; Does it matter?; Some Advice; Labour’s dilemma; New Whips; The Whips Office;
Anything but benign; Growing Debt; A correction has to come; Out of the Red http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00056.htm 23: Kosovo Albanians, Serbia Still Opposed on Future United Nations
Kosovo’s ethnic Albanian Government and Serbia remain “diametrically opposed” in their views of the future status of the
Serbian province, which that the United Nations has run ever since Western forces drove out Yugoslav troops in 1999 amid
... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00080.htm 24: Susan Wood leaves CloseUp Television New Zealand
CloseUp presenter Susan Wood has today resigned from TVNZ, and will no longer appear on screen for the immediate future.
For the last few weeks, Susan's health has been a matter for serious concern. She will be undergoing surgery next week
to remove ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0612/S00021.htm 25: Public Address 04/12/06 - How To Smoke An MP HARD NEWS from Russell Brown
MP smoking is an art. You don't just pick one up and start puffing. You must know how to select an MP, cut him, light
him up, and finally, smoke him. Choosing an MP When purchasing an MP there are certain things you should keep in mind... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00088.htm 26: Grants for Research Into Arthritis and Depression University of Otago
The University of Otago’s Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences has received an additional $2.3 million
dollars for research into medication used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the effectiveness of
anti-depressants ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0612/S00010.htm 27: Suva - Fiji Soldiers Take Over SWAT Police HQ Scoop Link
Scoop Link: Fiji Times has reported that Fijian Army soldiers in full combat gear have taken over the headquarters of
the Fiji Police Tactical Response Division and locked out members on duty there. While there has been no official
confirmation, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00055.htm 28: 29th Annual Kennedy Center Honors Dinner - Rice US State Department
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Good evening and welcome to the Department of State. I am so pleased to host this
esteemed and wonderful and fun crowd here at the Department. I'd like to recognize Steve Schwarzman, who is the chairman
of the ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00112.htm 29: Prime Minister condemns Fijian President's actions New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark condemned the actions of the Fijian President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, in telling Fiji’s military
commander, Commodore Bainimarama, that he could remove the government of Prime Minister Qarase. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00060.htm 30: ACC Enslaves Claimants Access Support Service
ACC are requiring claimants to participate in what it calls a “Work Ready Programme” known as the WRP. However, to date
no one from ACC can provide information as to what a WRP is, other than describing it as a work trial. What we have
found to be ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00050.htm