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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
1:
Video:
Leaked Video of Saddam Hussein
Execution
Scoop VideoVideo: Editor's caution, extreme footage is disturbing - Footage of the execution of Saddam Hussein has been leaked. The following video was taken by a cellphone smuggled into the execution chamber by an unidentified witness to the hanging. This video ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00381.htm
2: Video: Saddam Hussein Execution Video Released
Scoop VideoScoop Video: Iraqi state television has released video footage of the minutes leading up to the execution of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein. The execution took place shortly before 6am (03:00 GMT) on Saturday at an Iraqi miltary facility in northern ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00379.htm
3: Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 30 December 2006
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00380.htm
4: Police occupy Church Synod Office in West Papua
West Papua Institute For Human RightsToday (30th December 2006) members of Gereja Kingmi (the Indigenous Church in West Papua) organised demonstrations in front of the Church Synod office in Jayapura, West Papua after Indonesian Police yesterday stormed and occupied the Synod Office, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00481.htm
5: 28 Lucky Players Win Top Prizes in Lotto's Biggest
New Zealand LotteriesChampagne corks will be popping across the country as 28 Lotto players celebrate more than just the New Year after scooping the top prizes in Lotto's biggest ever Christmas holiday promotion, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0612/S00183.htm
6: UN Against Death Penalty, But For Justice
United NationsReacting to the imposition of the death sentence against Saddam Hussein, who ruled Iraq with terror for nearly a quarter of a century until his ouster in 2003, the senior United Nations envoy there voiced understanding about the desire for justice ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00479.htm
7: Research needed into women Honour List recipients
New Zealand National PartyWhile my heartfelt congratulations goes to all those New Zealanders who received a New Year Honour, I’m personally disappointed that women were under represented says, National's Women's Affairs spokeswoman, Dr Jackie Blue.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00482.htm
8: APEC: Energy Security, Behind-the-Border Barriers
APECSingapore, December 30, 2006 -- The incoming Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat expects APEC to make important progress in 2007 on key global economic issues as Australia becomes APEC host for the year.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00482.htm
9: NZ to be represented at US state funeral
New Zealand GovernmentConservation Minister Chris Carter will represent New Zealand at the State Funeral of former United States President Gerald R Ford in Washington, Cabinet Minister Trevor Mallard announced today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00480.htm
10: What Whoiswhere discovered in 2006
whoiswhere2005 2006 CHANGE Businesses moved within the CBD or to other locations 9.63% 9.27% -0.4% Businesses closed their doors 4.69% 4.57% Businesses merged or changed company name 5.32% 5.46% Wellington based company E-ideas Ltd., developed whoiswhere™ taking ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00475.htm
11: UN SC passes resolution on journalists' protection
Reporters Sans FrontieresReporters Without Borders welcomes the unanimous adoption of Resolution 1738, protecting journalists operating in conflict areas, by the UN Security Council today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00483.htm
12: New Zealand Police Target Young New Zealanders
New Zealand PoliceIf expanding your mind, doing more for the community and getting a great job are on your New Year's resolution list you could tick them all off by working for New Zealand Police (NZ Police).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00307.htm
13: National rejects Export Year 2007
New Zealand GovernmentNational rejects Export Year 2007 support for firms A New Year’s resolution - celebrate our exporters
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00484.htm
14: Didymo Found In Takaka
Ministry Of Agriculture And ForestryThe invasive algae didymo has been confirmed in the Takaka River in the Nelson region, Biosecurity New Zealand’s Incursion Response Manager David Hayes said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00308.htm
15: Indonesia: Annan Mourns Those Who Died In Sinking
United NationsUnited Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan today mourned the hundreds of people who died when a ferry traveling between Borneo and Java islands in Indonesia sank, and pledged the world body's support in response.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00484.htm
16: Veterans left off Honours List
New Zealand National PartyIn the last days of the Year of the Veteran, the Labour Government has failed to pay tribute to our veterans, says National’s Veterans Affairs spokeswoman, Judith Collins.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00481.htm
17: Corrections Minister somehow survives 2006
New Zealand National PartyThe Corrections Department’s ‘annus horribilis’ is finishing as it started – in a mire of bumbling, incompetence and tragedy, says National’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00483.htm
18: Unique area of native plants protected
New Zealand GovernmentThe Minister of Conservation, Hon Sandra Lee, today announced that 26-hectares of Central Otago land containing one of the highest concentrations of rare plants in New Zealand has been purchased by the Nature Heritage Fund.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0102/S00171.htm
19: Death Of Colin Clark
Public Service Association“It is with great sadness and regret that we received the news of the death of Colin Clark - ex General Secretary of the PSA”, said, PSA President Ian Bamber. Colin started work in the PSA in 1975 and was General Secretary from 1986 to his retirement in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0201/S00056.htm
20: Who Needs Research For a Law Change?
ACT New ZealandThe Government has done no research on the effects of the proposed de facto law changes, said ACT Justice spokesman Stephen Franks.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0005/S00055.htm
21: Car Of The Century Election
Supplied via Mediacom press release distributionAMSTERDAM, Holland, 6 October 1999/MediaNet International- AsiaNet/--The long running election for the Car of the Century will have its exciting conclusion in Las Vegas on Saturday December 18th, 1999 with the official Election of the Car of the Century.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE9910/S00020.htm
22: National Radio 8am Bulletin
Alastair ThompsonFatal Fire – Australian Budget – Weather – Israel – Celia Lashlie – Phil Goff To Tibet – Tertiary Funding – Welfare Law Changes – Silver Fern Cheerleaders
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/NM0105/S00101.htm
23: National Radio Midday Bulletin
Alastair ThompsonParliament Summoned - Al Morrison Live - Labour Cabinet Decisions - Coroner Criticises Police - Americas Cup - Russian Elections - NASA Space Shuttle - Westpactrust Strike - Auckland Riot - Ngawha Prison - Cricket
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/NM9912/S00111.htm
24: Halt to use of landmines and cluster bombs in Iraq
Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International calls for immediate halt to use of landmines and cluster bombs in Iraq
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0303/S00454.htm
25: Burglars Commit 20,000+ Privacy Heist - Wishart
Error: Couldn't get authorThe author of a bestselling book on privacy says a burglary that’s netted criminals the names, addresses and possibly even credit card details of thousands of New Zealanders may be the biggest ever privacy breach in this country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK9909/S00143.htm
26: Tsunami Envoy Clinton Urges UN to Keep Up Momentum
United NationsFormer United States President Bill Clinton, the United Nations Special Envoy overseeing recovery efforts from last December's devastating Indian Ocean tsunami, today urged the UN and its partners to maintain momentum for what may by the most difficult phase, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0507/S00282.htm
27: Fuel tax a win-win for all New Zealand regions
Auckland City Council“Ten cents a litre extra in fuel tax, collected across the country and regionally distributed, would provide the Auckland region will $100 million annually for network completion. That is what I am peddling,” Auckland City Mayor Hon John Banks today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0311/S00097.htm
28: Minister needs educating on ACC
New Zealand Labour PartyEducation minister Nick Smith is not comparing apples with apples, when he claims a significant saving for schools and the Ministry of Education from the Government's ACC changes, Labour ACC spokesperson Ruth Dyson said.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA9906/S00240.htm
29: Those Who Criticise The 90s Have Forgotten The 80s
New Zealand National PartyTo talk of 'the horrors of the 1990s' is to talk cattle manure", National Party MP Don Brash said today, referring to a recent editorial criticising the National Party's economic policies.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0208/S00052.htm
30: Address to the Meat Industry 2003 Conference
New Zealand GovernmentWelcome to Hawke’s Bay. You have chosen a fine venue for your conference this year.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0309/S00350.htm
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