Today's Top Scoops - 05 February 2008
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LEAD STORY
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Transgression: Taito Pleads Guilty... To Building Offence - Fines and costs of more than $31,000 for illegal building work on a Papatoetoe house are a serious reminder that owners and builders must get council consent, says Manukau City Council. The fines follow T P Field Developments Limited, Taito Phillip Field and Afano Tosoni pleading guilty yesterday at Manukau District Court to offences under the Building Act. There were two charges against each party for carrying out building work without consent. More >> [1]
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NZ POLITICS
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Foreshore: Ngâti Porou Rights Recognised - "Today's signing of the Heads of Agreement to recognise the mana of ngâ hapû o Ngâti Porou in relation to the
foreshore and seabed in their rohe, is welcomed as an important step forward," says Minister of Mâori Affairs, Parekura
Horomia. More >> [1]
Trade: Goff welcomes US decision to negotiate with the P4 - Trade Minister Phil Goff has welcomed a United States decision to join negotiations on financial services and
investment with four countries including New Zealand. More >> [1]
ALSO:WCOC - US Trade Announcement a Major Breakthrough [2] Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce - US Trade Announcement a Major Breakthrough [3] NZ US Council - NZ US Council delighted with US P4 announcement [4] Business New Zealand - Trade decision great for New Zealand Inc. [5]
Health: MP Diagnosed With Cancer Stresses Need For Check-Ups - Luamanuvao Winnie Laban advised today that following a regular mammogram late last year, she was diagnosed with
treatable breast cancer. "I started chemotherapy before Christmas and after three cycles I am feeling," she said. More >> [1]
Waitangi Day: Mostly Sunny For Nation's Day of Harmony - The forecast for Waitangi Day is for mostly fine weather. However, MetService meteorologists expect strong southeast
winds and a few showers for northeastern parts of the country. More >> [1]
ALSO:NZ Labour - Shane Jones on the Wero [2] Maori Party - Traditional Wero defended [3] Ministry For Culture And Heritage - Information on Waitangi Day history, celebrations [4] Defence Force - 100 Man Guard of Honour, Navy Ship for Waitangi [5] Toi Maori Aotearoa - Annual Traditional Waka Pageant at Waitangi 2008 [6] Wellington City Council - Wellington to celebrate our national day in style [7] Porirua Festival of the Elements - Marae Opens Doors For Festival [8] State of the Nation speeches ready to roll [9] Tour of Oppression: Waitangi Day procession [10] Maori TV - Maori Television Confirms Waitangi Day Coverage [11] Auckland Regional Transport Authority - MAXX to Waitangi Day - be in to win a monthly pass [12] Show Me Shorts - Aussies to enjoy Kiwi short films on Waitangi Day [13] Anglican Church - Big day about to dawn for Anglicans [14] One Love 2008 - Hey Helen, there's always One Love [15]
Political Telly: US Super Tuesday on Triangle and Stratos - On Wednesday February 6, Stratos Television (nationwide) and Triangle Television's Auckland and Wellington stations
will broadcast coverage of the US Primaries' Super Tuesday via a live feed from Al Jazeera English. More >> [1]
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BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH
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Kiwi Pride: New Zealand Voted Top Country Again - For the second year running, New Zealand has been voted the Top Country by readers of the UK-based travel publication
Wanderlust. Nearly 3,000 travellers voted in the annual awards, which are based on customer satisfaction. More >> [1]
Employment: Kate Marsden joins Export New Zealand - Kate Marsden has joined Export New Zealand as Regional Manager, Auckland and National Events Co-ordinator. Along with
able administering to the Auckland Region, Kate will be responsible for designing and implementing new events for
exporters. More >> [1]
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WORLD
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Nicaragua: The Second Coming Of Daniel Ortega - There will doubtless be many more battles between the AN's anti-Ortega opposition, and the president, in what has to
be seen as another intense installment in what has to be seeen as ''The Second Coming of Daniel Ortega.'' More >> [1]
United Nations: UN Launches Global Effort To Predict Climatic Changes - The United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) today kicked off a drive to improve the ability to
forecast changes in climate and cope with extreme weather patterns, such as desertification and drought. More >> [1]
United Nations: Ban Ki-Moon Urges Peaceful Settlement In Chad - Ban Ki-moon has voiced deep concern at the deteriorating security situation inside Chad, where fierce fighting has
resumed between Government forces and opposition groups, and called on the parties to settle their differences
peacefully. Mr. Ban "deplores any action that could worsen the already grave humanitarian situation, especially in
eastern Chad. More >> [1]
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COMMENT
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UQ Wire: Hence & Widows Open Letter To 911 Commissioners - Many years after the Warren Commission issued its own final report, the Permanent Select Committee on Assassinations
concluded there was a wider conspiracy behind the killing of JFK. Let's hope it we don't have to wait as long for a new
investigation of 9/11 and let's hope we don't get yet another unsatisfactory and incomplete finding More >> [1]
Stateside With Rosalea: California Campaign 2 - On TV later in the evening, a woman active in social justice issues in the Bay Area was a guest commentator on This
Week in Northern California and she pointed out that some African-Americans are participating in prayer circles for
Obama, praying that he doesn't get assassinated. More >> [1]
U.S. Primaries: Scott Galindez's Super Tuesday Preview - Obama's lead over Clinton in California grew by two points, with 46 percent saying they would support him, compared
to 40 percent for Clinton. Obama had a 4-point lead over Clinton among white voters, with 45 percent of their support to
her 41 percent. More >> [1]
Sherwood Ross: Doubts That Israeli Air Strike Hit Syrian Nuclear Complex - Asked about the Israeli attack, Syrian Vice-President Faruq al-Shara told Hersh, ''Israel bombed to restore its
credibility, and their objective is for us to keep talking about it. And by answering your questions I serve that
objective.'' More >> [1]
Martin LeFevre: What Is Illumination? - Illumination occurs when attention remains relatively constant, so that the material of the past does not leach back
into the spaces of the mind. More >> [1]
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LIFESTYLE
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Sevens Fans Wrap Up: Scoop Captures Everybody (Probably) - Last Friday afternoon Scoop's special paparazzi team went to stalk the stars of the Wellington Seven's - namely the
fans. It has been calculated by the Scoop office that if you don't appear on Scoop you probably weren't there. More >> [1]
NZ History: Stories of WWII Sappers to Be Added to Turnbull - When World War II was declared in 1939, a young red-headed mining engineer, Peter Hamilton rushed to enlist and, as a
young 2NZDiv sapper officer, he left New Zealand with the 2nd Echelon in early 1940. More >> [1]
Cycling: Fast Eddie Proves He Has What It Takes - 04 February 2008 Southland: Southland cycling star Edward (Eddie) Dawkins is still only 18, but he can lay claim to
being New Zealand's fastest cyclist at any level for the one kilometre time trial. More >> [1]
And those were the Top Scoops on this day, 05 February 2008
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