The Top 30 rating items on Scoop for 05 January, 2008, including: 1: Fiat 500. 2: Apple TV. 3: Top 30 Daily 04 Jan 2008.
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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 05 January 2008
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Fiat
The London Eye, the 135 metre high giant Ferris Wheel that dominates the London skyline, has been chosen by Fiat as the
ideal venue for the UK launch of the Fiat 500 with Car of Year 2008 taking a ride inside the passenger compartments!
The Diffusion Group
Much has been made about how poorly Apple TV has performed. Though the Company has yet to release specific numbers,
consensus suggests sales have been disappointing (by Apple's high standards, it must seem a letdown). Not that the spin
machine isn't ...
Scoop Daily Ratings
The Top 30 rating items on Scoop for 04 January, 2008, including: 1: Prisoner BBQ Reward 2: Apple TV Showtime? 3: Labour
Vs. National Party Policy. 4: Oil Price US$100/Barrel. 5: Blackberries. 6: Aquaculture Reforms. 7: Disabled Vs.
Mismanagement.
New Zealand National Party
The Corrections Department continues to be mired in controversy as it demonstrates yet again how out of touch it is with
New Zealanders’ views on the prison system, says National’s Justice and Corrections spokesman, Simon Power.
LawFuel
The addiction to the ubiquitous Blackberry portable device has been something that lawyers and others have fallen in
love with since – well, since the Blackberry rolled off its production line. But are they really good for you?
Australian Government
Data collected by the Bureau of Meteorology indicate that Australia's annual mean temperature for 2007 was 0.67°C above
the standard 1961-90 average, making it the nation's 6th warmest year since comparable records began in 1910.
Waikato District Health Board
Four of the eight New Zealand-based Chinese people in a mini van involved in a fatal head-on accident at Kihikihi south
of Te Awamutu on New Year's Day have now been discharged from Waikato Hospital.
New Zealand National Party
A desperate Labour Government is continuing to pinch National Party policy, this time from the party’s rural discussion
document, says National’s Associate Agriculture spokesman, Craig Foss.
The Scoop Editor
Peak Oil: Crude Hits US$100 / 2007 Road Toll Rises / National Climate Summary /U.S. Leadership Vs. Kenyan Democracy /
Sarawak: Missing Penan Chief Dead, Maybe Murdered / Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan / Rosalea Barker: On The 2008 Campaigns /
Book Review.
Forum for Auckland Sustainable Transport
Oil has broken through the symbolic price barrier of US$100/barrel, prompting Forum for Auckland Sustainable Transport
to urge councils and transport agencies to put far greater emphasis on providing better public transport and safer
conditions for ...
Volvo
Volvo has increased the number of S80 models available in New Zealand. Since its launch in New Zealand at the end of
2006, Volvo’s flagship sedan has only been available with a 4.4 litre V8 engine coupled to an All Wheel Drive
transmission.
New Zealand National Party
Health Minister David Cunliffe must demonstrate he is ‘in charge’ now, and allay the fears of disabled people and their
families who have suddenly had their funding frozen, says National’s Disability Issues spokesman, Paul Hutchison.
Ministry of Health
Providers of residential care for disabled persons continue to receive funding from the Ministry of Health. Only
further contract rate increases for residential care had been postponed. This action was taken to manage unbudgeted
growth in costs related ...
European Commission
The European Commission notes with satisfaction the high turn-out at the elections, which shows that Kenyians are eager
to consolidate and participate in the democratic process. Kenyans have clearly wanted to use their vote to have their
say.
United Nations
In a litany of "great concern," the experts cited the tragic loss of life, the massive displacement, especially in the
Rift Valley, which threatens enjoyment of the right to food, health, housing and education, and reports of gang rapes.
United Nations
Seasonal torrential rains have impacted central and eastern Java, resulting in over 90 deaths, according to the
Indonesian Government. Additionally, more than 30 people are missing.
United Nations
Hundreds of thousands of civilians have been forced to flee their homes in North Kivu in recent months after fighting
intensified between Government troops and rebels allied with the dissident army general, Laurent Nkunda.
Volvo
Volvo has introduced LE specification cars to its C70 and C30 model ranges. “The C70 LE brings a more affordable
coupe/convertible into our model range, while the C30 LE provides a third model of our small hatch,” said Mark
Patterson, the General ...
United Nations
At the Moon Bar, 13 women and seven men, all foreign nationals, were arrested for identification purposes related to
investigations into the trafficking of women. The managers of both bars were among the arrested.
Whisky Live
The international event has been run for the past eight years in major cities around the world including; London, Tokyo,
Paris and Glasgow and will now head to Auckland for the first time courtesy of local distributor Bart Burgers.
Coronet Peak
Today is competition practice day for the downhill race of the South Island Cup Series. Due to this event being held
please note that the tracks are closed to the public.
Grey Power New Zealand
It has come to our notice that some people claiming to be members of Grey Power have been ringing one of the talk back
shows advising that Grey Power is to become a political party.
Ministry Of Transport
The death has been confirmed of a 28 year old female passenger in a crash at Rotorua, near Kaingaroa, at 4am on 3
January, within the holiday road toll period. This takes the holiday road toll to 18.
New Zealand National Party
The Ministry of Social Development now has more than 500 people tasked with managing beneficiary debt, but the debt
mountain is only getting bigger, says National’s Welfare spokeswoman, Judith Collins.
Central Otago Winegrowers Association
The Old Cromwell Town precinct came alive yesterday as over 600 festival-goers turned out for some culinary delights
and wine tasting at the inaugural Vino and Victuals. The festival crowd enjoyed a relaxing afternoon in the sunshine,
tasting quality ...
Scoop Daily Ratings
The Top 30 rating items on Scoop for 02 January, 2008, including: 1: 250k Signatures. 2: Forget The Tapes. 3: What Is
Housing NZ Hiding? 4: Burma Monks Continue Struggle. 5: Bush In 2008. 6: Kenya Situation.
Public Address
"In keeping with the season when people make resolutions they will probably never observe, I offer here my New Year's
Resolutions -- which I will probably never observe. But it feels good to get them off my sun-tanned chest. I will watch
to the bitter ...
United Nations
The United Nations holds a certified copy of its own Charter, signed on 26 June 1945 by the Organization's original 51
members, after it was presented to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon by the head of the United States National Archives.
United Nations
The loss of momentum in making progress towards resolving Kosovo's future status could result in instability in the
Serbian province and the greater region, even potentially endangering United Nations staff.
Wellington City Council
A huge array of talented musicians will be weaving their magic over the Botanic Garden’s Sound Shell for 22 consecutive
nights this month. ASB Gardens Magic, part of Meridian Energy Summer City, starts this Sunday 6 January with a gig by
Wellington favourites ...
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