Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 04 November 2010

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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 04 November 2010

1:Images: Welcome To New Zealand Secretary Clinton

Alastair Thompson

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in New Zealand early this on her first visit to the country. She is in Wellington today to sign the"Wellington Declaration" which is expected to herald closer relations between the United States ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00030/images-welcome-to-new-zealand-secretary-clinton.htm

2:Media Design School students finalists

Media Design School

Media Design School students finalists in IGF China Awards A third-person shooting game made by a group of students from Auckland’s Media Design School has been chosen as one of five finalists in the student section of the 2nd Independent Games Festival ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1011/S00020/media-design-school-students-finalists.htm

3:Snedden latest casualty of Government games

New Zealand Labour Party

It is becoming increasingly clear that Health Minister Tony Ryall’s arrogant leadership style is causing an exodus of experience in the health sector, with Pat Snedden of Auckland DHB the latest departure, Labour health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00090/snedden-latest-casualty-of-government-games.htm

4:MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks fall on Fed’s big spend

Businesswire

MARKET CLOSE: NZ stocks fall on Fed’s big spend, TrustPower paces decliners on earnings slump
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00161/market-close-nz-stocks-fall-on-feds-big-spend.htm

5: Exciting news from HOTmilk Lingerie

Coco PR

Sue will be working closely with co-owners Ange Crosbie and Lisa Ebbing over the coming months as is looking forward to being a part of the decisions that will further shape the development of this incredible brand. With more than a decade with Bendon, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00146/exciting-news-from-hotmilk-lingerie.htm

6: Election Night, 2010, in Oakland, California

Rosalea Barker

The California Nurses Association bus, which carried“Princess Carly” and“Queen Meg” to dog the two Republican candidates everywhere they went, parked opposite the Fox Theatre in Oakland.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00029/election-night-2010-in-oakland-california.htm

7:Notable Hansard - Le Carre Plot In House Of Lords?

The Scoop Team

Lord James of Blackheath: For the past 20 weeks I have been engaged in a very strange dialogue... a strange organisation ... wishes to make a great deal of money available to assist the recovery of the economy in this country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00034/notable-hansard-le-carre-plot-in-house-of-lords.htm

8:Earthquake damage to septic tanks information.

Environment Canterbury

Following the September 4 earthquake and its aftershocks, Environment Canterbury is encouraging people whose properties have a septic tank to check their wastewater system for any signs of earthquake damage.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1011/S00073/earthquake-damage-to-septic-tanks-information.htm

9:TrustPower Results for the Six Months to September

TrustPower

The first half result for the 2010 financial year was satisfactory given challenging market conditions. High hydro inflow and storage throughout the period contributed to low spot electricity prices. Competition for residential customers remained intense, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00154/trustpower-results-for-the-six-months-to-september.htm

10:Receivers tighten noose on Hubbard’s Southbury

Businesswire

Nov. 4 (BusinessDesk)– Southbury Group, the Allan Hubbard investment vehicle, has been sent to the receivers in a bid to secure control of South Canterbury Finance by seizing the parent’s documents.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00162/receivers-tighten-noose-on-hubbards-southbury.htm

11:Burma: Protest Against Junta’s Fake Election 2010

Unite Union

Burma‘s Elections, scheduled for November 07,2010, are designed to legalise Military Rule in Burma under the 2008 Constitution, which was written to create a permanent Military Dictatorship in our motherland, Burma.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00077/burma-protest-against-juntas-fake-election-2010.htm

12:Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani still faces execution

International Committee Against Stoning

According to reports received today, global protests have managed to prevent the execution of Iran stoning case Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani as of now. However the threat of imminent execution remains.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00080/sakineh-mohammadi-ashtiani-still-faces-execution.htm

13:Australia& NZ working together on climate change

New Zealand Government

Joint Press Release Hon Dr Nick Smith Minister for Climate Change Issues Hon Greg Combet Minister For Climate Change and Energy Efficiency Australia& New Zealand recommit to working together on climate change
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00093/australia-nz-working-together-on-climate-change.htm

14:Multimedia: NZ, USA Sign"Wellington Declaration"

Alastair Thompson

Scoop Audio + Photos + Video : Prime Minister's John Key Press Conference with US Secretary Of State Hillary Clinton - Thursday, 3 November 2010 ... also audio of standup with Labour Party Leader Phil Goff following his meeting with Mrs Clinton
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00037/multimedia-nz-usa-sign-wellington-declaration.htm

15:TEU Tertiary Update Vol 13 No 42

Association of University Staff

Nursing education to move from polytechnics to universities? The tertiary education advisory company Ed Insider reports that NZNO has released for consultation a vision statement on nursing in New Zealand. The statement includes the idea that universities ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1011/S00013/teu-tertiary-update-vol-13-no-42.htm

16:Botswana diamonds boycott launched

Survival International

Survival International will tomorrow call for a boycott of Botswana diamonds over the government’s treatment of the Kalahari Bushmen. The tribal peoples’ rights organization is also urging the public to [3]boycott tourism to Botswana. Links: ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00078/botswana-diamonds-boycott-launched.htm

17:Scoop Review - Apollo 13: Mission Control

Rory MacKinnon

It's often said that the core of great theatre can be reduced to two things: an immersive world and a stark challenge to the audience. Apollo 13 then is truly great theatre.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00036/scoop-review-apollo-13-mission-control.htm

18:A Garden Full of Poetry

Printable Reality

Some of Auckland’s hottest, up-and-coming and established poets will be performing as part of Kumeu Art in the Garden Festival this weekend (6-7 November).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1011/S00091/a-garden-full-of-poetry.htm

19:Words of Advice on Aging

Waikato District Health Board

Dr Phil Wood has some words of advice for those baby boomers wanting to avoid the dreaded tsunami of old age, falls and Alzheimer’s disease.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1011/S00021/words-of-advice-on-aging.htm

20:NZ ranked third in ease of doing business survey

World Bank

New Zealand Ranks in Top Three Countries in Ease of Doing Business Washington, D.C., November 4, 2010—Singapore, Hong Kong SAR China, and New Zealand led the world in the ease of doing business for local firms in the past year, according to Doing ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00142/nz-ranked-third-in-ease-of-doing-business-survey.htm

21:US / NZ Strategic Partnership launches new era

New Zealand Government

Hon Murray McCully Minister of Foreign Affairs 4 November 2010 Media Statement US / NZ Strategic Partnership launches new era United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Murray McCully today launched a Declaration establishing ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00095/us-nz-strategic-partnership-launches-new-era.htm

22:Spatial plan will ensure economic growth for Auck

New Zealand Government

Thursday, November 4 2010 The Auckland Council’s first Auckland spatial plan will help to ensure that New Zealand has a city which can provide a key link to the global economy, Local Government Minister Rodney Hide and Environment Minister Nick Smith ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00094/spatial-plan-will-ensure-economic-growth-for-auck.htm

23:Key’s faith in Tolley falters

New Zealand Labour Party

Prime Minister John Key’s secret visits to schools to check out what’s happening with national standards is an admission he’s lost faith in what Education Minister Anne Tolley’s telling him, says Labour Education spokesperson Trevor Mallard.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00076/keys-faith-in-tolley-falters.htm

24:OSCE Review of the US 2010 Midterm Elections

US State Department

Review of the Midterm Elections by the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly FPC Briefing R. Spencer Oliver
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00058/osce-review-of-the-us-2010-midterm-elections.htm

25:School boards come of age

Quality Public Education Coalition - QPEC

Schools boards turn 21 this month, and have demonstrated reaching their majority with their first ever significant collective action against a government policy. They are in a stand-off with the government– and the government cannot win.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1011/S00016/school-boards-come-of-age.htm

26:Surveillance Bill still threatens civil liberties

Green Party

Despite improvements, the Search and Surveillance Bill reported back to Parliament today is still a serious threat to our civil liberties, Green Party human rights spokesperson Keith Locke said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00077/surveillance-bill-still-threatens-civil-liberties.htm

27:Addressing poverty in TB control

Bobby Ramakant

At the tuberculosis (TB) and poverty sub-working group meeting which was held recently in India (29-30 October 2010), the experience of Thailand in responding to TB particularly among those who were poor (or uninsured) was in the spotlight. The government of ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00079/addressing-poverty-in-tb-control.htm

28:Dunne: NGOs need greater role in decision-making

New Zealand Government

A health and disabilities NGO sector that has developed over the years from“well meaning” to“highly competent and professional” should have a greater role in decision-making on priorities, Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00088/dunne-ngos-need-greater-role-in-decision-making.htm

29:Photo - Vodafone Surf Sessions line-up announcemen

Vodafone Surf Sessions

NZ Surfers Maz Quinn and Bobby Hansen, with the Vodafone Surf Sessions trophy board at today’s line-up announcement. International surfers Andy Irons and brother Bruce will be joined by Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning to take on New Zealand’s best ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0609/S00065.htm

30:Connie Lawn From Obama's Press Conference

Connie Lawn

November 4, 2010 President Obama and many other Democrats took it on the chin during the Mid Term elections. At his news conference, the President admitted he"took a shellacking." He noted Presidents Reagan and Bill Clinton also suffered major ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00031/connie-lawn-from-obamas-press-conference.htm

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