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Scoop Ratings - Today's Top 20

Published: Mon 4 Oct 1999 04:55 PM
Today's Top 20 rating items on Scoop are...
1: Rebel Caucus Members Slam Labour Tertiary Policy
Members of the Rebel Caucus have slammed Labour's Tertiary Education policy, released on Wednesday.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO9910/S00004.htm
2: Hard News - Doing It For The Kids
GOOD DAY MEDIAPHILES ... so we have a date with democracy on November 27, and not November 6. The Prime Minister has apparently surprised the pundits and disappointed some of her caucus by going for the earlier date.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL9910/S00004.htm
3: The Biggest Money Laundering Scandal In History
Concern is mounting worldwide that donor-money countries provide to the IMF and World Bank for loans may not be reaching those in need. John Howard reports.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL9910/S00007.htm
4: Week One On The Election Campaign
Last weeks announcement of the November 27 election date has well and truly seen campaigning by all parties begin in earnest. Jonathan Hill reports on the first of nine long weeks.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL9910/S00003.htm
5: Is Janet Mackey's team a union team?
Labour's East Coast candidate relies on Unions Is Janet Mackey's team a union team?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00035.htm
6: Kevin Roberts - Honk If You Love Toyota!
What's driving the future of automotive brands? Address to the Toyota Australia dealers conference Sydney, 23 September 1999
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU9910/S00010.htm
7: Massey delays fee setting until after the election
WINZ has two months to prepare for a massive influx of loan and allowance applications from Massey University students. Massey is waiting until after the 27 November election to announce fees for 2000.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL9910/S00008.htm
8: National Radio Midday Bulletin
East Timor - Gang Tax Trial - Drugging and Rape Trial - Taxes And Values - Netball Loss - Skiing Looking Good
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/NM9910/S00011.htm
9: Young Labour launches web site
The launch of Young Labour's web site today is further evidence of Labour's commitment to young people, Young Labour Web Designer Michael Wallmannsberger said today. "The enthusiasm and support for this project amongst both Young Labour members, and the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO9910/S00003.htm
10: Y2K: Prepared Or Compliant?
With less that 90 to go before Year 2000, a new poll reveals fifty-six percent of corporate leaders from US companies operating in the global market, plan to put aside nine days of food and withdraw ten days worth of cash in anticipation of y2k computer ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL9910/S00006.htm
11: $1.2 million superdraw for Lotto travel junkets
The Lotteries Commission has admitted spending $1.2 million to send commissioners, staff and their wives to international conferences over the past 12 years.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00028.htm
12: The Myths Of Genetic Engineering Corrected
A 'myth sheet' on genetic engineering produced by Consumers for Education about Genetic Engineering.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE9910/S00001.htm
13: Alliance Spending Sends Runner Around The Globe
Long distance runner, Seigfried Bauer must be hugely relieved that the Alliance cancelled its plan to have him running to highlight their spending promises.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00016.htm
14: Cyber launch for Labour's eCommerce policy
"eCommerce represents a huge opportunity for New Zealand because it minimises the problems of geographical isolation," Labour commerce spokesperson Paul Swain said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00029.htm
15: More Bad News For (F)ailing Nats In Manukau City
The National/Act regime has been dealt another stinging blow with the publication of Garth George's column in this morning's New Zealand Herald. Mr George's damning commentary spells disaster for National/Act regime candidates standing in electorates ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO9909/S00106.htm
16: ACT Kills Winston Peters' Bargaining Power
ACT Leader Richard Prebble confirmed today that the ACT Party will not allow Winston Peters to hold an auction between the parties as he did so disastrously last election.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00006.htm
17: Govt ducking questions on Winz debacle
The Government appears determined to duck Parliamentary questions on the Auditor-General's inquiry into the Work and Income NZ chartered aircraft affair, says Labour's social welfare spokesperson Steve Maharey.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00039.htm
18: Alliance housing policy
Income related rents for state houses, 1000 new state house a year and financial assistance for first home buyers are the main features of the Alliance housing policy.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00037.htm
19: Alliance supports global legal challenge to GE
'The announcement that the biggest antitrust lawsuit ever is to mount an international challenge to take leading GE seed producers to court is very welcome,’ said Alliance health and environment spokesperson Phillida Bunkle.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00030.htm
20: Driver Licensing Changes In Place
Modifications to the driver licensing system, including measures to assist commercial drivers came into effect today, Transport Minister Maurice Williamson said.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9910/S00034.htm
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