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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For March 07 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For March 07 2010
1:
Imagery
of Construction of New Launch Site in
Iran
IHS Inc.Through the use of commercial satellite imagery from DigitalGlobe and GeoEye, IHS Jane’s has revealed that a new launch pad is being constructed at Iran’s Semnan space centre that could ultimately launch Tehran’s next-generation Simorgh rocket.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00147.htm
2:
New
Open Champion For Golden Shears
Shearing Sports New ZealandTHE GOLDEN Shears has a brand new open shearing champion with young Waipawa shearer Cam Ferguson winning the title ahead of a prestigious line up of five of the world’s most elite in the field.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00080.htm
New Zealand GovernmentThe number of people receiving the Unemployment Benefit has dropped by 4,224 over the last month. “That’s the single biggest drop in the Unemployment Benefit since the recession began,” says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00101.htm
4:
Live
Images: Pheonix Vs Jets AFL
Semi-Final
Karim SahaiImages from Karim Sahai from todays Hyundai A-League semi-final match between the Wellington Pheonix and the Newcastle Jets at the Caketin in Wellington.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00072.htm
5:
It
Takes A Village To Raise A Child
The Maori PartyThe Maori Party says it takes a village to raise a child and it is encouraging whanau throughout Aotearoa today, on National Children’s Day, to take time out to praise their children, mokopuna, nieces and nephews.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00100.htm
6:
Arts
Festival Review: Sing The Truth
Nick van DijkThe truth came through in waves of song, from the hearts and voices of four excellent ladies and their slightly Vegas backing group. The musical director and guitarist introduced each vocalist with benign charm as each singer sang two songs and returned ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00070.htm
Foreign Policy InitiativeOn the evening of Thursday, March 11, the Foreign Policy Initiative and the Institute for the Study of War will host a panel discussion on the Iraq elections for young professionals in the Washington DC area. RSVP on FPI’s website.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00150.htm
8:
Jackson
Picks Winner In Big Break Film
Competition
Tourism New ZealandA short film about New Zealand has given one young film-maker his ‘Big Break’. The film ‘Working Day’ by Andres Borghi from Argentina was selected by New Zealand film legend Sir Peter Jackson as the winner of Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00094.htm
9:
Street
Theatre Super Stars Stage Revolt in
Windows
New Zealand International Arts FestivalStreet theatre super stars, Royal de Luxe, from France have taken over some central Wellington store front windows for the next nine days with their genius show Revolt of the Mannequins that is part of the New Zealand International Arts Festival.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1003/S00093.htm
10:
First
Timer Ferguson Wins Golden Shears
Shearing Sports New ZealandCentral Hawke's Bay shearer Cam Ferguson became the youngest Golden Shears open shearing champion in 21 years when he won a spectacular final at his first attempt in Masterton tonight.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00079.htm
11:
Christchurch
Boats Dominated Classic Boatshow
Antique and Classic Boat ShowOver 180 boats registered for a weekend of ‘Glorious Hydromatic Relaxation’ and over a thousand people attended over the two days to view the restored boats and watch the races. These ranged from the popular Seagull outboard race with its ‘Le ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00081.htm
12:
Ecoya
Adds International Skill Set To Board
Ecoya LtdAir New Zealand CEO Rob Fyfe and Australia-based fashion designer Collette Dinnigan have accepted invitations to join the board of the body, bath and home fragrance provider.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00171.htm
13:
John
Key’s Public Service Broken Promise
New Zealand Labour PartyJohn Key has broken another major election promise following reports of Government plans for a radical reorganisation of the public service, Labour’s State services spokesperson Grant Robertson said today
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00098.htm
14:
Aoraki/Mt
Cook Search Stood Down
Maritime New ZealandThe search for two men who activated their emergency locator beacon on Aoraki/Mt Cook on Friday has been stood down, following confirmation they are safe and well and due to walk out of the national park themselves today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00075.htm
15:
Jigsaw
Says Children’s Day Should Be A Way Of
Life
Jigsaw Family ServicesJigsaw Family Services is calling for the celebration that is Children’s Day to become a way of life, and not just one day. This Sunday is the 10th annual Children’s Day, where organisations throughout the country are running special events and activities ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00082.htm
16:
South
Island Wins Of $500,000
New Zealand LotteriesSummer may be coming to an end but for two South island Lotto players in Blenheim and Marlborough this weekend will seem longer and brighter after each winning $500,000 with Lotto First Division, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd McLeay.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00078.htm
17:
Celebrities
To Parade Through Newmarket
Newmarket Business AssociationThis year's Auckland Cup Week Parade Of Champions through Newmarket will include some famous faces from TVNZ’s hit series Dancing With The Stars. The annual parade which celebrates Auckland Cup Week will take place today from 12noon - Sunday 7 March.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00076.htm
18:
Q+A’s
Holmes Interviews CRI Taskforce
Chairman
Television New ZealandMr Jordan, good morning. Let's establish your bona fides if I may without being patronising, but some people may not be familiar with your extraordinary record. You're a businessman with a fascination for science, the only Kiwi to list on the NASDAQ, how did you ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00111.htm
19:
Tertiary
Education Reforms Long Overdue
ACT New ZealandLike thousands of other parents around the country I've delivered my university aged children to their respective universities in the past couple of weeks. With 'O Week' over for another year, and everyone settling in to new halls of residence or flats, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00099.htm
20:
Arts
Fest: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue
Sea
Alison LittleMixing live music and action with film and animation Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea explores some dark places in ways that echo Heinrich Hoffmann's Struwwelpeter and that mad surrealist movie by Buñuel and Dali. Only much funnier.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00071.htm
21:
Phantom
Farm Sales Highlight Due Diligence
Hole
Federated FarmersReal estate agents not establishing the credibility of purchasers is a major hole being highlighted by Federated Farmers. This follows reports a $150 million ‘deal’ for 28 Southland farms has collapsed.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1003/S00173.htm
22:
Cautious
Welcome to CRI Taskforce Report
Cawthron InstituteNew Zealand’s leading independent research organisation is cautiously welcoming a report recommending changes to the way Crown Research Institutes (CRIs) are funded. Currently CRI’s have to compete for much of their funding, which the report by ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00108.htm
23:
Closing
Rail Lines Is Short-Sighted
Campaign For Better TransportThe government’s proposals to close provincial rail lines are short-sighted and reduce both New Zealand’s ability to deal with emergency situations and the potential for economic growth in the medium and long term. This is the view of The Campaign ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1003/S00109.htm
24:
Wong’s
‘Do Nothing’ Approach An
Embarrassment
New Zealand GovernmentAs women around New Zealand prepare to celebrate International Women's Day on Monday, New Zealand is being embarrassed on the international stage by the Government’s report to the UN Committee on the Status of Women.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1003/S00097.htm
25:
Wgtn.
Crs. Vote In Error To Ramp Up Building
Fees
newswire.co.nzWELLINGTON city councillors unwittingly rubber-stamped a massive increase to most building consent fees after staff gave them the wrong document at a meeting last month.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00073.htm
26:
Arts
Festival Review: Wagner Gala
Dominic GroomSimon O’Neill is steadily gaining recognition abroad as a name to watch: he has won a number of competitions, famously understudied Siegfried to Placido Domingo at the Met, and is steadily notching up debuts in important roles at important opera ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00069.htm
27:
Katya
Rivas: Jesus Looks for His Disciples
Katya RivasIn spite of everything, the enormous weight and the terrible fatigue, together with the sweat of Blood, I had been hit in such a way that when I went to look for My Apostles, I felt tremendously exhausted.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1003/S00074.htm
28:
Pakistan
Worst For Gender Based Disparities
Asian Human Rights CommissionDespite the Pakistani government’s few efforts to improve the women’s situation, physical and sexual violence, honour killings, forced marriages and structural inequalities within the society still make Pakistan one of the worst countries in the world in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1003/S00169.htm
New Zealand PoliceThe search for the missing rower on Lake Dunstan has resumed at first light this morning, Sunday 07/03/10. There are 2 boats on the water and the police dive squad is searching underwater.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00077.htm
30:
Belfast:
Fatal Vehicle Accident
New Zealand PoliceOn Friday 5 March 2010 at approx 2.20pm there was a vehicle collision between a minivan and a red Daihatsu at the intersection of Main North Road and Dickies Road killing the female driver of the Daihatsu.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1003/S00074.htm
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