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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 26 December 2008

Published: Sat 27 Dec 2008 01:20 PM
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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
1: The Real Spirt of Xmas vs The Fake Spirit of Xmas
Kevin List
This Christmas Scoop received an email from a concerned and dedicated reader questioning whether Air NZ 's latest online Xmas message was really in the spirit of the season. The online animation shows Santa being grounded by the 'Green Police' due to his ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0812/S00430.htm
2: Toxic Shellfish Warning Extended
Toi Te Ora
As a result of follow up testing, people are now advised to avoid collecting or eating shellfish from the wider Coromandel and Bay of Plenty coastline from Tairua (including Tairua Harbour) south including Whiritoa, Whangamata, Onemana, and east along the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0812/S00320.htm
3: Story Removed
Green Party
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0306/S00020.htm
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afterdowningstreet.org
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0711/S00027.htm
5: Beauty trade offers new scope for seafood industry
NIWA
A new programme underway at the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) is researching the potential for byproducts and bycatch from the fishing industry, which are currently discarded or used for low-value products such as fishmeal, to ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0307/S00083.htm
6: TNT Hitchhiking Edition Pulled
Media Statement
A strong reaction from NZBackpack.com, the backpacking industry body, has resulted in the retraction of the December issue of the backpacking magazine TNT.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00048.htm
7: NZ Government disappointed by Fiji move
New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says the Fiji Interim Government this afternoon moved to expel New Zealand’s Acting High Commissioner, Caroline McDonald.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0812/S00261.htm
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Environment Canterbury
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0812/S00316.htm
9: Willis Accepts Challenge from Worlds Fastest Miler
Leyton Tremain
Christchurch will host an International Track and Field meeting on Friday the 13th of March 2009. New Zealand athletes Valerie Villi and Nick Willis made history at the Beijing Olympics claiming Gold and Bronze medals in the jewel of the games the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0812/S00244.htm
10: Air NZ Boeing 787-9 delivery delayed after strike
Content.net
Dec. 24 – Air New Zealand, whose shares have tumbled 55% this year, is in discussions about compensation with Boeing Co. over delays to delivery of its 787-9 Dreamliners after a machinists strike and production tweaks.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0812/S00432.htm
11: Ferry Services to Half Moon Bay and Bayswater
ARTA
The threatened Auckland to Half Moon Bay and Auckland to Bayswater commuter ferry services have been secured for passengers, following a competitive tender process run by the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0812/S00314.htm
12: Veolia Transport to Continue
Veolia
Veolia Transport Auckland Ltd (Veolia Transport) is pleased to announce that the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) has extended the company’s contract to continue as the operator of the Auckland passenger rail network through the transition ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0812/S00318.htm
13: Expulsion of NZ's Acting High Commissioner
British High Commission
The British High Commissioner, George Fergusson, said today: “We are extremely disappointed at the wholly unjustified expulsion of the New Zealand Acting High Commissioner in Suva.”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0812/S00301.htm
14: NZ Acting High Commissioner Expelled
New Zealand Government
This unfortunate diplomatic situation resulted because of the bullying tactics, arrogance, disconnected, condescending and failed international and economic policies of the previous New Zealand government.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0812/S00263.htm
15: First Detection of Ebola Reston Virus in Pigs
Joint Press Release
Following the detection of the Ebola Reston virus in pigs in the Philippines, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0812/S00545.htm
16: Big Day Out Updates Ticket Outlet News
Big Day Out
If you are sitting at a computer reading this, you only have until the last day of 2008 to use that computer to purchase a ticket for the Auckland Big Day Out from www.bigdayout.com
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0812/S00249.htm
17: Wallace & Manning Christmas & New Year Roundup
Scoop Audio
KiwiFM Audio: Wallace Chapman and Scoop's Selwyn Manning chat about what have been the big mover and shaker issues of 2008. Happy Christmas to all Scoop's KiwiFM listeners!
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0812/S00427.htm
18: More Frontline Police on the Way
New Zealand National Party
Counties-Manukau is a great place to live. People continue to be drawn by the opportunities, the vibrant cultural diversity, and the friendliness of the people and the buzz of living in one of the country’s fastest growing districts.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0812/S00262.htm
19: Environment Enhancement Fund 2008
Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has approved $175,000 of funding for biodiversity projects in the Canterbury region for the 2008 funding round of the Environment Enhancement Fund.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0812/S00317.htm
20: Additional Delays for Air NZ Boeing 787-9 Aircraft
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand has had confirmation from Boeing that it can expect further delays in the delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0812/S00470.htm
21: Check, Clean and Dry still the go this summer
Environment Bay of Plenty
Check, Clean, and Dry is a message you’ll come across if you’re using the Rotorua Lakes this summer.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0812/S00315.htm
22: Guinea: Ban Calls For Peaceful Transfer Of Power
United Nations
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today extended his condolences on the passing of General Lansana Conté of Guinea, and stressed the need for a peaceful, democratic and constitutional transfer of power, following a reported coup attempt.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0812/S00532.htm
23: New Zealand’s spectacular Great Walks
Department of Conservation
Last minute places on New Zealand’s spectacular Great Walks are still up for grabs this summer. But, but they are filling fast so get in quick and make your booking now.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0812/S00245.htm
24: SBS Golf Invitational to benefit SPCA
SBS
The Southland branch of the SPCA is the chosen charity to receive funds raised from the SBS Golf Invitational, which tees off in Invercargill on 6 March 2009. The 32nd annual tournament will hopefully again see all of New Zealand’s 15 provincial associations ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0812/S00469.htm
25: Breast Pumps Missing From Waikato Hospital
Waikato District Health Board
Two mobile breast pumps are missing from Waikato Hospital's newborn intensive care unit and nurses say they are sure it was intentional theft. Charge nurse Cathy McBride said the pumps, worth $2000 each, were taken sometime between 5pm on Monday and 9am ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0812/S00114.htm
26: Expulsion of New Zealand’s High Commissioner
British High Commission
The British High Commissioner, George Fergusson, said today: “We are extremely disappointed at the wholly unjustified expulsion of the New Zealand Acting High Commissioner in Suva.”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0812/S00300.htm
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Royal Forest And Bird Protection Society
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0606/S00089.htm
28: New Governance Arrangements For Norfolk Island
Australian Government
Minister for Local Government, Territories and Roads, the Hon Jim Lloyd MP, today announced far-reaching new policy directions to assist the long term financial sustainability of Norfolk Island.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0602/S00340.htm
29: Save Money by Staying at a Conservation Campsite
DOCNZ
Conservation campsites are in hot demand with families looking for local destinations to save money these holidays.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0812/S00243.htm
30: Lake buoys useful to community and scientists
Environment Bay of Plenty
Environment Bay of Plenty has a new environmental weapon in the battle against blue-green algal (cyanobacterial) blooms in Lake Rotorua – one that will also supply important information to the community and have scientific benefits.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0812/S00313.htm
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