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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For July 18 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For July 18 2010
1: China:
The Mother Of All Housing Bubbles
Hugh PavletichIt would seem that of the residential complex on the outskirts of Beijing, the “Heavenly Famous Garden” development is not…….well….a particularly heavenly experience at the moment
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1007/S00500.htm
2:
Survey
Reveals Global HIV Epidemic
MSMGFIn response to skyrocketing HIV prevalence rates among MSM around the world, global health leaders today unanimously called for an end to the human rights abuses against gay men and other men who have sex with men.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1007/S00331.htm
3:
ICT
Not-For-Profits To Boost Digital
Fluency
Computer Clubhouse TrustComputer Clubhouse NZ is pleased to announce that it has received $42,000 in funding from InternetNZ to assist its coordinating body to build its capacity and support the work of regional Clubhouses.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1007/S00031.htm
4:
Laos
Visit Sparks Talk Of Release Of
Dissidents
Center for Public Policy AnalysisThe Center for Public Policy Analysis (CPPA), the United League for Democracy in Laos (ULDL) and a coalition of Lao and Hmong non-governmental and non-profit organizations have released a joint communiqué in Washington, D.C.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1007/S00323.htm
5:
'The
Nation' Duncan Garner With Bill
English
TV3's 'The Nation'Finance Minister Bill English has just made a keynote address to the National Party Conference, where he's focused on National's economic growth agenda and what he's calling Building the Recovery.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00188.htm
6:
Operation
Keppel - Carmen Thomas
New Zealand PoliceThe man leading the Operation KEPPEL enquiry Acting Detective Inspector Mark Benefield says he’s encouraged by the public response so far to appeals for information on the whereabouts of missing Remuera woman Carmen Thomas.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1007/S00196.htm
7:
IG
Markets - Australian Market Wrap July 16,
2010
IG MarketsAcross Asia, regional markets are all lower following the mixed bag of leads from the US and disappointing economic data. The Nikkei 225 is the worst performer, down 2.9% while the Shanghai Composite, Kospi and Hang Seng are all down between 0.1% ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1007/S00501.htm
8:
Employment
Law Package All About Jobs & Growth
New Zealand GovernmentJohn Key today announced a fair and balanced employment law package aimed squarely at jobs and economic growth. “This employment law package is all about policies to help productivity and employment in New Zealand,” says Mr Key.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00266.htm
9:
Employment
Reforms Remove Barriers To Job Growth
ACT New ZealandACT Leader Rodney Hide welcomes the employment law changes announced by the Prime Minister John Key at the National Party Conference in Auckland today. Mr Key acknowledged the ACT Party’s role in developing and finalising the reform package.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00271.htm
10:
Metropolitan
College History Project Launched
Auckland Metropolitan CollegeIn 2001, Auckland Metropolitan College's doors closed for the last time - at fairly short notice and without much fanfare. There was little discussion of what Metro had done right, in its 24 years as Auckland's "alternative school"
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1007/S00062.htm
11:
Winning
Form Continues For All Blacks And
Lotto
New Zealand LotteriesAs the nation’s attention focuses on the All Blacks tonight, a lucky Lotto player from Levin won’t believe their eyes when they check their tickets and find they’ve won $1 million from tonight’s draw, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive, Todd ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1007/S00197.htm
12:
Trial
Period Gives Young People A Shot At
Work
New Zealand GovernmentEmployment & Youth Affairs Minister Paula Bennett welcomes the extension of the 90-day trial period, saying it will give more young people work opportunities. "This will open up the way for more employers to give young people a go" says Ms Bennett.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00272.htm
13:
'The
Nation': Duncan Garner With Don
Nicolson
TV3's 'The Nation'Hong Kong based company Natural Dairy Holdings has passed the first hurdle in its application to buy the 16 Crafer Farms in receivership. The proposed buy up has caused much public consternation, but it's hardly the first.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00189.htm
14:
Holidays
Act Changes Announced
New Zealand GovernmentEmployees will be able to exchange up to one week’s annual holidays for cash from next year, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says. The change is among a number of planned amendments to the Holidays Act 2003 announced today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00269.htm
15:
Misleading
Claims For GE Trees Don’t Add Up
GE Free NZClaims made to justify an application by Scion for 4000 GM trees, are based on misinformation and spin, and deliberately ignore the threat it presents for New Zealand, and existing alternatives that should be given urgent support.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00191.htm
16:
Unfair
Labour Changes Will Affect All, Say
Nurses
New Zealand Nurses OrganisationThe New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) warns that labour changes announced by the Government today will affect all New Zealanders. “Extending the 90 day trial to all employers will effect more than workers,” said NZNO CEO Geoff Annals.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00193.htm
17:
Update
On Serious Rotorua Crash
New Zealand PoliceRotorua Police enquiries are continuing into the crash which occurred on State Highway 5, south of Rotorua, in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 17 July. The crash involved a van containing 12 persons in their late teens
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1007/S00194.htm
18:
90-Day
Trial Period Extended To All
Employers
New Zealand GovernmentThe 90-day trial period is to be extended to enable all employers and new employees to have the chance to benefit from it, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00268.htm
19:
Missing
Female - Enquiries Continue
New Zealand PolicePolice investigators are active in both Auckland and Hamilton today as the search for a missing 32 year old Remuera woman, Carmen Thomas, continues into the weekend.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1007/S00193.htm
20:
Will
Key Break Promise And Mine National
Parks?
Green PartyThe Green Party is calling on John Key to stand by his Government’s promises to continue protecting National Parks and other areas of high conservation value from mining, ahead of a Cabinet decision expected Monday.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00270.htm
21:
John
Key: Address To National Party
Conference
New Zealand GovernmentThe National-led Government is relentlessly focused on what matters to all New Zealanders. Last election, New Zealanders voted for a brighter future. And we’re doing what it takes to secure that future.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00267.htm
22:
Hindus
Greet Buddhists On Asalha Puja
Rajan ZedHindus have sent greetings to Buddhist communities worldwide for the upcoming Asalha-Puja/Asanha-Puja/Asalha-Pucha/Asarnha-Bucha/Dhamma/Dharma Day.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1007/S00329.htm
23:
Bomber's
Blog - The War On News (video)
Bomber's BlogMartyn "Bomber" Bradbury delivers his weekly current affairs expose, the war on news! The show broadcasts weekly on Triangle/Stratos TV and on Scoop. Bomber also posts on the Tumeke! blog.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1007/S00136.htm
24:
Golf
Foursome Plot Grueling Course
Many Miles for MaryInstitute of Golf colleagues Craig Dixon, Guy Wilson, Jonny Gladwell and Jamie Milne are the first guys to call when it comes to slashing strokes off your game.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1007/S00240.htm
25:
Employment
Changes Thoughtful, Moderate
Business NZPlanned changes to employment legislation are thoughtful, moderate, and will be more likely to foster productivity, says BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00192.htm
26:
Hundreds
Of Malagasy Tortoises Seized In
Malaysia
TRAFFIC Wildlife Trade Monitoring NetworkMalaysian Customs Department officers on Wednesday foiled another attempt to smuggle hundreds of Critically Endangered Madagascar tortoises into Malaysia and arrested two women in whose bags, the tortoises were hidden.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1007/S00321.htm
27:
Road
Cautionary: Maraenui Hill
New Zealand PolicePolice advise that State Highway 35, between Opotiki and Te Kaha; specifically the Maraenui Hill, is unsuitable for any vehicles and should only be used in an emergency.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1007/S00195.htm
28:
Young
And Vulnerable Being Sacked In First 90
Days
New Zealand Council of Trade UnionsFar from young and vulnerable people getting a chance at employment under the 90 day trial period legislation, research released by the Department of Labour today shows 22% of them have had the humiliating experience of being fired without cause ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00187.htm
29:
Government
Is Being Unfair To Workers
Council of Trade Unions“The package of employment law changes announced today tilts the balance in favour of employers and undermines fairness at work”, said Helen Kelly, CTU President today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1007/S00190.htm
30:
Bill
To Challenge Key’s Attack On Workers’
Rights
New Zealand Labour PartyThe Government’s move to extend the ninety day ‘fire at will’ law is disappointing but far from surprising, says Labour MP Carmel Sepuloni. “Labour opposed this legislation from the start.” Carmel Sepuloni said.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00264.htm
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