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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 29 January 2008

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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
1: Bon Jovi Smashes South Island Record
Touring Musicians
30,641 Bon Jovi Fans Attended The Sellout Concert In Christchuch’s Ami Stadium Last Night.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0801/S00239.htm
2: 2008: A Fresh Start for New Zealand
New Zealand National Party
This time a week ago we were saying goodbye to our country’s favourite son. Sir Edmund Hillary will be remembered through the ages as a rock-solid reminder of the heights to which we Kiwis can aspire and the feats we can accomplish.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00215.htm
3: Youth Plan to target crime, education
New Zealand National Party
National Party Leader John Key today announced policies to fight a growing youth crime wave and ensure young people get into education or training. In a speech in Auckland, he outlined National’s Youth Plan, which consists of a Youth Guarantee ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00214.htm
4: Key wraps Labour Party policy in blue ribbon
New Zealand Government
Justice Minister Annette King says National Party leader John Key's so-called state of the nation speech today is short on alternative policies to the ones being pursued by the Labour-led Government.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00220.htm
5: 2008: Get Ready For The Rocky Road Ahead!
The Main Report Group
The Main Report Group, publishers of respected political newsletter Trans Tasman, and The Main Report Business, is firing a few warning shots across the bows of the country’s elite in a special report entitled 2008: Get Ready For The Rocky Road ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00244.htm
6: Military training proven not to work – Goff
New Zealand Government
The Limited Service Volunteer programme run by the New Zealand Defence Force has an excellent track record in improving the prospects for long-term unemployed youth, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00219.htm
7: Russel Norman: Let's treat the real causes
Green Party
John Key's speech today failed to address the real causes of the pressure on New Zealand families and communities, says the Green Party.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00221.htm
8: New Vaccine to help fight against Cervical Cancer
GlaxoSmithKline
GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine Cervarix® was approved today by Medsafe for women aged 10-45 years for the prevention of cervical cancer, precancerous lesions and cervical abnormalities caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types 16 and 18. Types 16 and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0801/S00057.htm
9: John Key needs to do his homework – PPTA
PPTA
John Key’s State of the Nation speech shows the National Party leader needs to do some serious homework on the educational programmes already available, PPTA president Robin Duff says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0801/S00039.htm
10: Maori claim home of Treaty of Waitangi
David Rankin
In a surprise announcement shortly before Waitangi Day, Maori academic David Rankin has indicated that his sub-tribe - Matarahurahu - is finalising a claim to have the Treaty grounds in Waitangi, including the historic Treaty House, returned to his ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00201.htm
11: New Direction Needed - Not Just New Government
ACT New Zealand
ACT Leader Rodney Hide today welcomed National Party Leader John Key's speech setting out his vision for New Zealand - but said that what New Zealanders want is a new direction, not just a new Government.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00217.htm
12: Prime Minister honoured by UN environment award
New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark says New Zealand’s efforts to adapt to the global impact of climate change have been recognised with the United Nations Environment Programme “Champions of the Earth” award.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00210.htm
13: Anderton: “The Strength to Care”
Progressive Party
He was a national hero, and he is rightly claimed as an inspiration by all New Zealanders. I personally find inspiration in the way he lived his life. I find inspiration also in the commitment he made to a fairer, more caring New Zealand. I find inspiration ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00226.htm
14: Number of people using Gambling Helpline on rise
Gambling Helpline
Annual figures released today by the Gambling Helpline show that new clients increased by almost ten per cent (9.8%) during 2007. In the same period, the total number of contacts (which includes new and existing clients) rose by 13 per cent.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0801/S00056.htm
15: 12% Rise for Price of Wire, Reinforcing Steel
Pacific Steel
Pacific Steel Group has advised customers it will be increasing the price of all its steel reinforcing and wire products by 12 per cent, effective from March 1. The price rise is due to a 25 per cent jump in the cost of scrap metal since Christmas.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00268.htm
16: Cook Strait Crossed By An Amphibious Vehicle
Sealegs Corporation
Wellington, 29 January 2008: It was third time lucky for Sealegs this morning when it successfully completed the first crossing of Cook Strait by an amphibious vehicle.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00274.htm
17: NZ Legislators Confused about ‘Renewable Energy’
New Zealand Climate Science Coalition
“Government power policy decision-makers are confused about so-called ‘renewable energy’,” said Owen McShane, chair of the policy panel of the New Zealand Climate Science Coalition today. He was commenting on an article in National Business Review ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00214.htm
18: NZ LDS Mourn the Death of Church President
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Over 290,000 members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New Zealand and Pacific Islands areas are mourning the death of President Gordon B. Hinckley.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0801/S00244.htm
19: Tough not enough: young victims’ fate not deserved
NZAAHD
The people who work with youth say they are concerned about the comments of public leaders in the wake of the murders of two south Auckland young people over the weekend.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00208.htm
20: Youth Crime: Govt the problem, family the solution
The Family Party
Richard Lewis, a former South Auckland police sergeant and leader of The Family Party, says eight years of social engineering under Labour has significantly shifted societal values and created a false sense of reality for young people. He says an increasing ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00210.htm
21: Price falls no help to home loan affordability
Fairfax Media
House prices may be falling and wages improving, but higher interest rates kept New Zealand home loan affordability near its worst levels ever in December, according to the monthly Fairfax Media Home Loan Affordability report. Affordability for first ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00251.htm
22: Plan could close gaps in Youth Justice System
Rethinking Crime and Punishment
“John Key’s proposals for the Youth Justice System could close some existing policy gaps” said Kim Workman, Project Leader, Rethinking Crime and Punishment.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00211.htm
23: Website First Victim Of Electoral Finance Act
Don't Vote Labour Website
Due to the threat of prosecution under the Electoral Finance Act, the Don't Vote Labour website at www.dontvotelabour.org.nz has been taken down.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00212.htm
24: Law Commission: Threats to public safety
Law Commission
Terms of reference for evaluating the effectiveness of the criminal law to prevent organised threats to public safety and security.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00206.htm
25: Rudd's indigenous Australia commitment commendable
The Maori Party
Maori Party Co-leader, Tariana Turia, has today recognised Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd’s promise to ‘build a bridge …to restore respect with indigenous Australia’ as demonstrating the political leadership that tangata whenua will admire.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00211.htm
26: War for the Hearts and Minds of Our Children
Mark Rais
Today, neither parents nor government are the primary influencers of children’s behaviours. As much as parents and even those in government believe that they have the ability to effectively influence children’s motivations and actions, there ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00248.htm
27: Felicity Arbuthnot: Thoughts On Holocaust Memorial
Felicity Arbuthnot
America's gung-ho goons whooped over bombing the Pepsi and Coca Cola factories. 'Bravery' doesn't come more deviant, sub-normal and retarded than that. Due to the use of defoliants and napalm, half of all Iraq's trees, including the great, ancient palms, died.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00256.htm
28: National Wooing Indians after 100 years of Neglect
Syed Akbar Kamal
The Indian community numbering over 100,000 has caught National party attention with an eye on the forthcoming general elections. Its leader John Key expressed a desire to have a couple of Indians in his caucus to reflect the changing landscape of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00234.htm
29: Dell, Microsoft Launch (Product) Red Products
Dell
Dell and Microsoft Corp. will offer customers a simple way to make a difference in the fight against AIDS in Africa through the purchase of unique (PRODUCT) RED branded personal computers and a printer. Adding to the premium experience, all Dell (PRODUCT) ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0801/S00053.htm
30: Noel Leeming Group Ltd Background Information
Noel Leeming
Noel Leeming Group is New Zealand’s leading appliance and electronics retail company with sales over $500 million and more than 88 retail stores nationwide. Its flagship retail brand is Noel Leeming, with 57 stores, while it’s Bond & Bond stores focus ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00270.htm
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