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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 23 November 2010

Published: Wed 24 Nov 2010 08:22 AM
Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 23 November 2010
1:1931 Earthquake Survivors’ Afternoon Tea
Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Hawke’s Bay is inviting survivors of the 1931 Earthquake to a special afternoon tea on Saturday 5 February as part of the 80th Anniversary commemoration on 3-6 February.“We are already getting enquiries from other parts of New Zealand from earthquake ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1011/S00449/1931-earthquake-survivors-afternoon-tea.htm
2:Majority back Hobbit movie deal, but don’t want a repeat
Horizon Research Limited
A majority of New Zealanders support the deal the Government did with Warner Bros to keep Hobbit film production in New Zealand. However, a majority don’t want a similar deal done again.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00622/majority-back-hobbit-movie-deal-but-dont-want-a-repeat.htm
3:Michael Moore and Wendell Potter on Olbermann Tonight
Michael Moore
Tonight at 8:00 PM ET on Keith Olbermann's show on MSNBC I will meet for the very first time the man the health industry sent to Michigan to, in his words,"spy" and do"reconnaissance" so they could try to defame me and my movie ("We knew as much ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00197/michael-moore-and-wendell-potter-on-olbermann-tonight.htm
4:How the Insurance Industry Tried to Discredit Michael Moore
Bill Berkowitz
They tried'to push Michael Moore off a cliff' says Wendell Potter, a former CIGNA spinmeister, and now a determined health insurance whistleblower. His new book,'Deadly Spin,' exposes the health insurance industry's misinformation and disinformation ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00198/how-the-insurance-industry-tried-to-discredit-michael-moore.htm
5:Audio: PM Press Conference - Pike River Explosion
Alastair Thompson
The PM answered questions about the response to the explosion at the Pike River coal mine on Friday, the decision by Standard and Poors to put NZ sovereign debt on negative watch, Pansy Wong and Electoral finance reform.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00188/audio-pm-press-conference-pike-river-explosion.htm
6:SFO lays corruption charges in ACC investigation
Serious Fraud Office
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) today announced that it had laid eight charges against Malcolm David Mason and another individual (whose name is suppressed), relating to a series of corrupt property transaction involving the Accident Compensation Corporation ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1011/S00120/sfo-lays-corruption-charges-in-acc-investigation.htm
7:Commissioners may imposing moratorium for Waiau River
Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury Commissioners will consider, at a Council Meeting on Wednesday November 24, 2010, imposing a moratorium on the Waiau River catchment to take, dam, divert or use water. The proposed moratorium would come into effect on December 6, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1011/S00480/commissioners-may-imposing-moratorium-for-waiau-river.htm
8:World Bank-Funded Biofuel Corp Massacres Six Hondurans
Annie Bird
Approximately six months ago, campesino farmers in Trujillo, Colon organized in the Campesino Movement of the Aguan, the MCA, were awarded provisional title to a farm which neighbors their community, as part of a long standing negotiation with Dinant ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00175/world-bank-funded-biofuel-corp-massacres-six-hondurans.htm
9:Questions And Answers Nov 23 2010
Office of the Clerk
1. Hon DAVID CUNLIFFE (Labour—New Lynn) to the Minister of Finance : What factors were identified by Standard and Poor’s that led to them placing New Zealand’s sovereign credit rating on negative watch?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00475/questions-and-answers-nov-23-2010.htm
10:UN Agency Tackling HIV/AIDs Welcomes Pope’s Condom Comments
United Nations
The United Nations agency leading the global response to the AIDS epidemic has welcomed Pope Benedict XVI’s comments in which he reportedly justified the use of condoms to reduce HIV infection risk.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00474/un-agency-tackling-hivaids-welcomes-popes-condom-comments.htm
11:NZ Kiwifruit Industry– Psa information update 23/11/10
Zespri
Of the total orchards inspected by trained assessors (n=485), 14% have been put on a Restricted Place Notice (n=70). Of the total test results received to date (n=344), approximately 80% have come back as negative.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00647/nz-kiwifruit-industry-psa-information-update-231110.htm
12:Beautiful Niue tops Lonely Planet Lists
Niue Tourism Board
23 November, 2010. Snorkeling just 20 metres above a whale and her calf saw the Niue‘Snorkeling with the Whales’ top the list of Lonely Planet writer, Brett Atkinson’s five best experiences in the Pacific. The Auckland based travel writer ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00491/beautiful-niue-tops-lonely-planet-lists.htm
13:Effectiveness of robots in mine rescue operations
Science Media Centre
A military robot sent into the Pike River mine to survey conditions has broken down, mine officials confirmed at a press conference this morning. The multi-purpose robot carried four cameras, which it was hoped would return images to engineers of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1011/S00075/effectiveness-of-robots-in-mine-rescue-operations.htm
14:Images: Army Robot to be Used at Pike River Mine
New Zealand Defence Force
The Army is providing a specialist robot with a team from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit to the Pike River Mine to see if it can be used to assist with the Police operation.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1011/S00265/images-army-robot-to-be-used-at-pike-river-mine.htm
15:The Pike River Mine Explosion
The Maori Party
I rise on behalf of the Maori Party to express our support for the miners, the whanau and the wider community of the West Coast. The West Coast of the South Island has a unique character that is written in the lives of every Coaster.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00468/the-pike-river-mine-explosion.htm
16:Youth forum seeks views on barriers in sports
Christchurch City Council
This question is being addressed by a youth forum allied to the NZ Police’s Community Football Cup (NZCFC). The Ethnic Youth Forum at Fendalton Community Centre on Friday will bring together youth players participating in the NZCFC for an information-gathering ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1011/S00487/youth-forum-seeks-views-on-barriers-in-sports.htm
17:South Korea: Statement of resignation from Mr. Nam-Young You
Asian Human Rights Commission
As of November 1, 2010, I hereby resign from the post of the Standing Commissioner of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK). First, I would like to give my sincere words of consolation, once again, to those who had to left the NHRCK ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00494/south-korea-statement-of-resignation-from-mr-nam-young-you.htm
18:Māori breastfeeding practices under spotlight
University of Auckland
The baby formula industry has been likened to the tobacco industry, for its serious effects on Māori health in a new book co-authored by a University of Auckland academic.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1011/S00123/maori-breastfeeding-practices-under-spotlight.htm
19:Major report released on families living with addiction
University of Otago
New Zealand families living with other members suffering from addiction is the focus of a report just released by the Families Commission and carried out by researchers at the University of Otago, Wellington.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1011/S00118/major-report-released-on-families-living-with-addiction.htm
20:Radio Adelaide: Scoop's Pike River Mine Rescue Update
Scoop Audio
Scoop's Selwyn Manning and Radio Adelaide's Peter Godfrey provide an update of the latest news and information on the Pike River mine explosion and rescue efforts.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00193/radio-adelaide-scoops-pike-river-mine-rescue-update.htm
21:Scoop Coverage: Pike River Mining Explosion
Scoop Full Coverage
Scoop coverage, press releases, reaction and multimedia on the explosion at the Pike River Coal mine on Friday 19 November 2010, which saw 27 workers missing underground.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1011/S00190/scoop-coverage-pike-river-mining-explosion.htm
22:Indonesia: Taboos Lead to High Levels of Maternal Mortality
MediaGlobal
“Left without a choice” is both the title and the key finding of a recent Amnesty International report about women’s reproductive health in Indonesia. In the wake of President Obama’s visit to the country, Amnesty has sought to expose how a dangerous ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1011/S00496/indonesia-taboos-lead-to-high-levels-of-maternal-mortality.htm
23:Turners to Auction $1million of Earthquake Damaged Goods
Turners Auctions
More than $1 million worth of brand new, earthquake salvaged furniture, electronics and appliances will go under the hammer in the first stock clearance auction from the aftermath of the Canterbury earthquake.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1011/S00639/turners-to-auction-1million-of-earthquake-damaged-goods.htm
24:Pete Bethune Announces New Environmental Action Group
Pete Bethune
New Zealand environmentalist and anti-whaling campaigner, Pete Bethune, will officially announce the formation of a new environmental action group that will focus on marine conservation, on Tuesday 22 November at 14:00 (NZDT) via a live broadcast on ustream.tv.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1011/S00272/pete-bethune-announces-new-environmental-action-group.htm
25:Credit rating news reflects NZ's debt reliance
New Zealand Government
Standard and Poor's decision to put New Zealand's foreign currency rating on negative outlook highlights the need to reduce our heavy reliance on foreign debt, Finance Minister Bill English says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00450/credit-rating-news-reflects-nzs-debt-reliance.htm
26:Employment Law Changes Pass
ParliamentToday.co.nz
The Employment Relations Amendment Bill passed its third reading debate, as did the Holidays Amendment Bill by 64 votes to 56 with National, ACT and United Future supporting.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00474/employment-law-changes-pass.htm
27:Greatest Moments in New Zealand Netball History
Whitcoulls
Following the Silver Ferns’ gold medal-winning performance at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, a new book, which brings to life 25 of New Zealand netball’s biggest wins, arrives at Whitcoulls and Borders this week.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1011/S00346/greatest-moments-in-new-zealand-netball-history.htm
28:Exhibition Celebrates NZ’s Award Winning Sci-Fi And Fantasy
Dowse
TheNewDowse is excited to announce the world première on December 11 of White Cloud Worlds , an exhibition of never-before-seen science fiction and fantasy artwork from Aotearoa New Zealand,‘The Land of the Long White Cloud’.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1011/S00338/exhibition-celebrates-nzs-award-winning-sci-fi-and-fantasy.htm
29:Chauvel Pays Tribute to Glensor
New Zealand Labour Party
News that Peter Glensor has been removed as chair of the Hutt Valley District Health Board (HVDHB) is a loss for the Hutt Valley, says Labour List MP based in the Ohariu electorate Charles Chauvel.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00470/chauvel-pays-tribute-to-glensor.htm
30:Tolley cannot give assurance on pedophiles
New Zealand Labour Party
Education Minister Anne Tolley cannot give any assurance that carers looking after children at limited attendance centres in gymnasia and shopping malls won’t be convicted sex offenders, Labour’s Education spokesperson Trevor Mallard says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1011/S00473/tolley-cannot-give-assurance-on-pedophiles.htm
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