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1:
Election
Results 2008: Electorate Status Table
The Scoop EditorThis page will shortly contain live results from the New Zealand 2008 General Election held 8 November 2008. The electorate Status table shows the electorate race vote totals for each electorate.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00127.htm
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00126.htm
3: Undernews For November 6, 2008
UndernewsIn 1991, Larry Summers - now reputed to be high on Obama's appointment list - signed a memo when he was vice president and chief economist of the World Bank concerning the handling of pollution in less wealthy lands. When an excerpt of the memo was ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00116.htm
4: Roy Morgan Poll Oct 20 - Nov 2: Nats 42% Lab 34.5%
Roy Morgan ResearchAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingOn the eve of the 2008 Election the New Zealand Roy Morgan Poll shows National Party support at 42% (down 1%), a 7.5% lead over the Labour Party at 34.5% (up 2.5%).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00104.htm
5: TV3's Final Poll
TV3The 3News final Poll November 2008
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0811/S00130.htm
6: Obama Inspires Hope in India, Pakistan
J. Sri Raman"Will India of the 21st century produce a Barack Obama?" So asks the title of a debate program on a leading Indian television channel. Ever since the Wednesday morning that shook the world, popular Indian list serves have kept popping questions like ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00121.htm
7: If You Liked Enron And Cheney, You'll Love AIG
Martha RosenbergIt sounded like an Enron deal all over again. In 2000, Gen Re agreed to buy $600 million in reinsurance coverage from insurance giant American International Group (AIG) creating the appearance of a $100 million risk. But secretly it was no risk ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00119.htm
8: Gaza: Israeli Army Endangers Lives Of US Nationals
International Solidarity MovementCurrently today (6th November), citizens of Britain, America and Italy are being fired upon in Khuza'a, close to Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip, who are partaking in the picking of olives on Palestinian land close to the Green Line.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0811/S00102.htm
9: Buyers Beware: 45% Of NZ Cars For Sale Are 'scary'
ScarycarsMedia Release 8 November 2008 Buyers Beware: 45% Of NZ Cars For Sale Are 'scary' Close to half the used cars offered for sale in New Zealand now have money owing or other serious issues which could potentially rebound on the new owner, according ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0811/S00119.htm
10: Arrest In Kerikeri Murder Case
New Zealand PolicePolice have arrested a 14-year-old Kerikeri male in connection with the death of Liberty Templeman in Kerikeri.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0811/S00053.htm
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00125.htm
12: Fitzsimons visits the future at campaign's end
Green PartyToday Green Party Co-Leader Jeanette Fitzsimons visited a junior school under construction which incorporates a number of heating and energy initiatives, making it one of the most efficient schools in the country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0811/S00147.htm
13: Is National Data Mining Our Polling Stations? Why?
Alastair ThompsonToday in Wellington when I voted in Karori a National Party scrutineer took down the page number and line from the electoral role which records my name and address.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00124.htm
14: Sharples takes issue with media advice on voting
The Maori PartyDr Pita Sharples is furious at statements by some media commentators that a vote for the Maori Party is a wasted vote.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0811/S00142.htm
15: Lyndon Hood: The Campaign In Pictures
Lyndon HoodSelected Scoop editorial images from the 2008 New Zealand election campaign by Lyndon Hood.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00100.htm
16: Election Day In US: Record-Breaking, Mostly Smooth
PEWScattered problems throughout the country don’t tarnish presidential outcome. This week we’ll hear from our reporters in the field about what they saw on Tuesday.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0811/S00105.htm
17: Party reports further electoral irregularities
The Maori PartyDr Pita Sharples has today revealed that some voters casting an advance vote were told that they could not vote for the Maori Party unless they are on the Maori roll.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0811/S00145.htm
18: Where Is English In The last Week Of Campaign?
New Zealand Labour PartyWhen asked to detail precisely which of Labour's policies he would reverse in order to deliver his proposed 'Bright Future' under a National-ACT government, John Key made it clear that a National-ACT government only has one bottom-line, non-negotiable ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0811/S00138.htm
19: Top Scoop Stories - 8 November 2008 News Summary
The Scoop EditorLEAD STORY Election 08: Gordon Campbell Counts Down To The Poll NZ POLITICS Wellington: Proposed Pigeon Cull Called Off Secret Taper: Greens None Too Happy With 'Mischief' Making National Blogger Retrospectives: Lyndon Hood's Campaign In Pictures Obama ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00118.htm
20: Obama Cabinet Good and Bad News
David SwansonAccording to news reports , president elect Obama is considering for Labor Secretary three people who actually know something about labor and actually support the intended mission of the labor department, which is protecting the rights of laborers. And ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00120.htm
21: Presidential Turnout Flat: How Did That Happen?
Michael Collins(Wash. DC) In 2004, we were told to anticipate a red versus blue election. It didn't turn out that way but that was hardly mentioned .
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00123.htm
22: Election result one for the birds
Forest And BirdThe kakapo today declared election victory in Forest & Bird’s annual Bird of the Year contest.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0811/S00063.htm
23: Why Vote Libertarianz?
Libertarianz PartyWhat sort of country do you want to live in? Every action you take, everyday, helps determine what sort of country you live in. On election day you get to make a public statement about what you'd like this country to be like. Do you want to live in a ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0811/S00133.htm
24: "No We Won't" to nuke power
Harvey WassermanAs the world media filled with the victory of Barack Obama, a defeat for atomic power in his own back yard sent a Solartopian message to the new administration.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00114.htm
25: Campbell: NZ's Non-Election Comes To A Close
Gordon CampbellWith one day to go, this election campaign continues to be a foregone conclusion that stubbornly refuses to turn into a real contest. The narrative that the media would have preferred – tightening race, mounting drama, nail biting excitement ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0811/S00102.htm
26: Dosing for arthritis drug may be too slow
University of OtagoResearchers at the University of Otago Christchurch have completed a study which indicates that current approaches for treating rheumatoid arthritis may be too slow to control the onset of joint damage associated with the disease.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0811/S00020.htm
27: March Construction fined for Avon River discharge
Environment CanterburyA Christchurch construction company has been fined after the Environment Court found that March Construction Ltd illegally discharged dewatering water containing high levels of clay into the Avon River near the Swanns Road Bridge, Richmond, on December ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0811/S00052.htm
28: Fonterra and EW working together for environment
Environment WaikatoDairy giant Fonterra and Environment Waikato officials have met ahead of next week’s Waikato Agriculture Summit to start developing an agreement about what future environmentally sustainable dairying in the region should look like.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0811/S00050.htm
29: Top UN Officials To Attend World Economic Forum
United NationsNew York, Nov 6 2008 1:10PM Senior United Nations officials will be among the 700 global executives, economists and other experts attending the World Economic Forum that kicks off tomorrow in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0811/S00109.htm
30: Cairns Lockie Mortgage Commentary 7 Nov 2008
Cairns Lockie LimitedOfficial cash rate 6.50% (unchanged) 90 day bill rate 6.65 (down from 7.11) 1 year swap rate 6.00 (down from 6.31) 3 year swap rate 6.20 (down from 6.36) 10 year bond rate 6.01 (up from 5.92) Kiwi dollar 0.5920 (down from 0.5892)
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0811/S00115.htm
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