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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For April 15 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For April 15 2010
1:
Haiti:
Beyond Aid and Debt Forgiveness
Council on Hemispheric AffairsOver the last few months there has been a surfeit of talk in the international community over what should be done for Haiti. However, in almost all of these discussions Haiti’s historical context is completely excised – it is almost as if the country had only ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1004/S00266.htm
2:
Mediaworks
To Launch Digital Music Channel C42
MediaworksMediaworks To Launch Digital Music Channel C42 MediaWorks TV has confirmed that it will launch an alternative digital music channel C42 on May 1st to play exclusively on Channel 9 of the Freeview platform. C42 will be launched on May 1st, to celebrate ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1004/S00174.htm
3:
‘Party
Central’ Now A Camp Site
New Zealand Labour PartyFortunately Kiwis know how to party, with or without the dubious help of Prime Minister John Key, says Labour Tourism spokesperson Kelvin Davis.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00155.htm
4:
Country
Joe's "Fish" Opposes US War In
Afghanistan
Richard S. EhrlichBANGKOK, Thailand -- When Country Joe and The Fish performed their famous satirical protest song "Fixin' To Die" during the 1960s, they influenced many people to oppose America's disastrous Vietnam War.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1004/S00102.htm
5:
For-Profit
Prison by 2015 - Govt
Rory MacKinnonA privately-run prison in South Auckland could be just five years away, Corrections Minister Judith Collins says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1004/S00097.htm
6:
Hide
To Christmas Gouwland Business
Seminar
ACT New ZealandAuckland is New Zealand’s only city that is positioned to take on a globally-connected city role. And Auckland already exhibits a number of characteristics of a strong international city it is New Zealand’s international gateway.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00151.htm
7:
Goff:
Address to Grey Power AGM
New Zealand Labour PartyThere are a number of changes being made that affect senior New Zealanders, and I want to focus my comments on these today: The changes in the tax system that increase the GST you pay; The long term future of superannuation; And cuts to health care.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00131.htm
8:
Sharing
Test Results For Better Patient Care
Canterbury District Health BoardA new Canterbury District Health Board initiative to make laboratory test results more readily available to doctors and nurses will lead to improved clinical care for patients.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1004/S00065.htm
9:
Support
for Chatham Island Power Plan
Aotearoa Wave And Tidal Energy AssociationA Chatham Island plan to harness the power of the sea to provide electricity for its 800 residents would be a significant step forward for marine energy development in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1004/S00347.htm
10:
Former
Top Spy Paves Way For Frankenstein
Animals
Green PartyThe decision by the Environmental Risk Management Authority (ERMA) to approve genetically modified goats, sheep and cows at AgResearch’s Ruakura research facility is a decision Dr Strangelove would be proud of, said the Green Party’s GE spokesperson Sue Kedgley.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00162.htm
11:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ shares fall from 19-month
high
BusinesswireApril 15 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares fell after Telecom Corp. cut its earnings forecast and said it may extend job cuts after announcing 200 management jobs will be eliminated. Fletcher Building climbed to a two-year high.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1004/S00351.htm
12:
Statement
From The Hall family
NZ Academy of Sport South IslandThe Hall family would like to thank friends, family, media, and members of the public for their support following Gayle Hall's death. Our family is obviously shocked and saddened by the loss, and are basically coping one hour at a time.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1004/S00155.htm
13:
Rodney
Hide: Sister Cities NZ 2010
Conference
ACT New Zealand"The purpose of the sister cities programme is to increase international understanding and foster world peace by furthering international communication and exchange at the person-to-person level through city-to-city affiliations."
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00154.htm
14:
Government
Hui On Foreshore And Seabed A
“Farce”
New Zealand Labour PartyLabour MP Shane Jones says the Foreshore and Seabed hui are a farce. “Maori Party MP Hone Harawira has already derided essential features of the Government’s Foreshore and Seabed proposals,” Shane Jones said.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00163.htm
15:
Greyhounds
As Pets Condemns Greyhound Killing
Greyhounds as PetsGreyhounds as Pets (GAP) is horrified at the death one of its greyhounds in Christchurch.Six-year-old greyhound Shorty was found with severe head injuries on Sunday morning. Police suspect she was killed deliberately.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1004/S00154.htm
Crazyman EventScheduled for Saturday May 1, the HuttValleyNZ.com Crazyman offers something for fitness enthusiasts of all age, ability and experience. Designed around a challenging yet achievable tour of Wellington’s icon outdoor elements.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1004/S00196.htm
17:
Bill
Clinton’s Heavy Hand on Haiti
Council on Hemispheric AffairsDid President Clinton and other recent White House tenants condemn Haiti to a future of endemic poverty through a self-serving U.S. rice export policy? An examination of Haiti’s economic liberalization strategies of the 1980s and 1990s indicates ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1004/S00235.htm
18:
Reynolds
confirms 200 jobs to go at Telecom
BusinesswireApril 15 (BusinessWire) – Telecom’s chief Paul Reynolds confirmed the company will look to sack as many as 200 managers this year, with potentially more in coming years, as it seeks to claw back costs amid a softer earnings outlook.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1004/S00352.htm
19:
Speech
By Hide To Otago Chamber Of Commerce
ACT New ZealandThe motivation for my focus on regulatory reform is the government’s strong commitment to lifting the poor productivity growth rate in New Zealand. Regulatory reform is an essential part of that plan.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00165.htm
20:
New
Zealand’s latest greenhouse gas
inventory
Ministry for the EnvironmentNew Zealand’s greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activity declined by 0.1 per cent in 2008 compared to the previous year, according to the latest annual inventory report published by the Ministry for the Environment.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1004/S00044.htm
21:
Government
Puts Its Own Forum Under Threat
New Zealand Labour PartyThe Government’s own initiative through its Land and Water Forum to get the balance right on freshwater management is under threat because of its legislation axing Environment Canterbury, says Labour’s water spokesman Brendon Burns.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00156.htm
22:
Dunne:
Government wasting time over driving
age
United Future NZ PartyUnited Future leader Peter Dunne says the Government has wasted a lot of time in deciding to lift the minimum driving age, considering his own legislation is sitting in select committee ready to go.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00164.htm
New Zealand GovernmentThe dismal record of having just 8.6 percent women directors in our top 100 listed companies’ boardrooms needs to be changed, Women’s Affairs Minister Pansy Wong told the Institute of Directors’ AGM in Wellington today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00161.htm
24:
Hot
Topic: Hook, line and stinker
Gareth RenowdenRichard Treadgold has been attempting a sceptical deconstruction of Professor Keith Hunter’s new statement on Science, Climate Change and Integrity for the Royal Society of New Zealand. It’s not a pretty sight.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1004/S00099.htm
25:
TEU
Tertiary Update, Vol 13 No 13
Association of University StaffWorkload increases at AUT Equivalent full-time student (EFTS) numbers at AUT increased by over 10 percent last year to over 18,000 EFTS whilst the number of academic staff to teach those students decreased for the same period. AUT released its Annual Report ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1004/S00032.htm
26:
Rescue
Heli Transports Victims From Quad
Accident
Westpac Rescue HelicopterThe Wellington based Westpac Rescue Helicopter transported two injured people after a quad bike accident late this morning. The accident occurred about 1040am on Western Bay Road, near Ocean Beach, on the South Wairarapa Coast.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1004/S00157.htm
27:
Actions
For Young Driver Safety Get Green
Light
New Zealand GovernmentCabinet has approved a rise in the driving age from 15 to 16 as part of a package of actions aimed at improving the safety of young drivers. Transport Minister Steven Joyce has announced the package as a first step in implementing Safer Journeys: New ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1004/S00153.htm
28:
Turners
Auctions Reappoints MTF
Turners Car AuctionsTurners Auctions has reappointed Motor Trade Finances (MTF) as its consumer finance provider. After a three-month review of funding and systems providers for Turners Finance, Turners Auctions is pleased to announce the reappointment of incumbent MTF.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1004/S00349.htm
29:
Super-City
Opposition Due To Govt – Not Media
Len Brown - Auckland Super City Mayor CandidateManukau Mayor Len Brown says opposition to the new super-city structure is well-founded, and not simply a media campaign as claimed by Local Government Minister Rodney Hide.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1004/S00150.htm
30:
Pandemic
Influenza H1N1 2009 (swine flu) –
Update
Ministry of HealthThe overall level of influenza activity in New Zealand continues to be low, with some local variation, as would be expected at this time of year. The number of people visiting a GP with influenza-like illness continues to remain below baseline levels.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1004/S00069.htm
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