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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
1:
The
Pot Toll on Easter Roads
Candor TrustThe Sunday News yesterday exposed the unique impotence of NZ Police under current traffic safety laws relating to intoxicated drivers, and it's worthy of a chapter in 'Alice in Wonderland,' says Candor Spokeswoman Rachael Ford.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00120.htm
2: NZ'ers play important role in relief effort
New Zealand Governmentplay important role in relief effort
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00155.htm
3: "Human Rights: Not Made in China"
Amnesty InternationalAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingAmnesty International will launch its new campaign for "Human Rights Reform in China" on the 10th of April with a nation-wide 'Lion Declaration' tour, which aims to increase public awareness about human rights abuses occurring in the People's ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00130.htm
4: End of an era for Air Force Museum?
New Zealand National PartyNational's Defence spokesman, Dr Wayne Mapp wants to know what's being done to keep the Ohakea Air Force museum open and running.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00158.htm
5: will the challengers measure up?
America's Cup MediaValencia, 08 April, 2007 - The fleet racing of Valencia Louis Vuitton Act 13 was the opening act of the decisive year of the 32nd America's Cup. Beginning with the fleet 'unveiling' and continuing with seven races, Act 13 marked the opening of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00071.htm
6: Noam Chomsky: What If Iran Had Invaded Mexico?
Noam ChomskyUnsurprisingly, George W. Bush's announcement of a "surge" in Iraq came despite the firm opposition to any such move of Americans and the even stronger opposition of the (thoroughly irrelevant) Iraqis.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0704/S00137.htm
7: "Human Rights: Not Made in China"
Amnesty InternationalAmnesty International will launch its new campaign for "Human Rights Reform in China" on the 10th of April with a nation-wide 'Lion Declaration' tour, which aims to increase public awareness about human rights abuses occurring in the People's Republic of ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00119.htm
8: Radio Robot in the Hutt Valley
Radio RobotError: Couldn't get title
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00070.htm
9: Ethiopia: 3 Detained Ethiopian Teachers released
International Trade Union FederationBrussels, 4 April 2007 (Brussels, ITUC Online): The ITUC welcomes the release of three elected officers of the Ethiopian Teachers Association (ETA) detained since December 2006. Tilahun Ayalew, Meqcha Mengistu and Antenech Getenet have been arrested, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00132.htm
10: Pentagon Created Phony Iraq/al-Qaedan Link Intel
Matt RennerNewly released documents confirm that a Pentagon unit knowingly cooked up intelligence claiming a direct link between Iraq and al-Qaeda in order to win support for a preemptive strike against the country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0704/S00138.htm
11: Youth violence rockets under Labour
New Zealand National PartyThe Labour-NZ First Government is failing dismally to arrest the rise in violent youth crime, says National's Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00159.htm
12: Air NZ Chief earns nearly $1 million a year
Food And Services Workers UnionAir NZ CEO Rob Fyfe earns $950,000 a year, according to a NZ Business Herald Executive Pay survey released today [Saturday, 7 April].
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00118.htm
13: PR priority over prison safety
New Zealand National PartyNational’s Justice & Corrections spokesman, Simon Power is appalled that prison bosses are trumping safety with public relations.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00157.htm
14: Embracing a Culture of Death
Right To Life New Zealand IncThe recent Parliamentary Health Select Committee report on Youth Sexual Health is a cause for concern. The Committee’s report includes 20 recommendations. They include recommendations for more free condoms, more comprehensive school sex education and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00121.htm
15: Warehouses flout law on Easter Sunday, again
National Distribution UnionCompanies opened illegally today include thirteen Bunning’s Warehouses, again, says the National Distribution Union.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00115.htm
16: Hospitals and patients brace for strike action
New Zealand National PartyFresh strike action planned for this month will plunge the hospital system into disarray, says National's Health spokesman, Tony Ryall.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00156.htm
17: Afghanistan: Un Envoy Condemns Journalist's Murder
United NationsThe senior United Nations envoy to Afghanistan today spoke out against the killing of Afghan journalist Ajmal Naqshbandi, who had been abducted by Taliban extremists early last month, calling for action to apprehend the perpetrators.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00131.htm
18: Bullock Track closure
Auckland City CouncilWork to rebuild the retaining wall on Bullock Track in Grey Lynn starts tomorrow.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0704/S00074.htm
19: Alinghi dominates Valencia Louis Vuitton Act 13
America's Cup MediaValencia, 07 April, 2007 - On a day that dawned with torrential downpours and fickle winds, by race time the skies had cleared and the wind soon stabilised to the point where the Race Committee could start the races after only a short delay. On the water, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00067.htm
20: New Zealanders into tagging!
Monarch Butterfly NZ TrustIn most regions of NZ, enthusiastic Monarchists are tagging butterflies and releasing them into the wild.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00117.htm
21: Timor-Leste: UN Reports Calm ahead of Elections
United NationsThe United Nations Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) today reported that the capital, Dili, and surrounding areas remained calm as presidential campaigning officially ended ahead of Monday's historic elections in the impoverished country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00134.htm
22: Pukekohe: Missing Person
New Zealand PolicePukekohe Police are asking for information about the whereabouts of Rosina NEARY, a 33 year old woman who has the mental age of an eight-year-old.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0704/S00075.htm
23: Whale Symposium In New York
New Zealand GovernmentA major international symposium will take place in New York this week to explore ways of resolving the current impasse on whale conservation and management, Conservation Minister Chris Carter said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00151.htm
24: Drama At Eventing World Cup
FEI Eventing World CupThere was drama a plenty at the New Zealand qualifier for the FEI Eventing World Cup at Kihikihi near Te Awamutu on Saturday.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00069.htm
25: 100 Nest Eggs For Easter, With Love From Lotto
New Zealand Lotteries CommissionThe Easter Bunny has tough competition this Easter, with this year's celebrations set to be huge for 100 Lotto Triple Dip players who will win a share of $1.85 million in cash prizes.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0703/S00441.htm
26: Wood Sculpture Live 2007
Lake House Arts CentreThis is the challenge facing 30 sculptors at Lake House Arts Centre. Between Saturday 14 and Saturday 21 April, the artist will use chain saws, axes, chisels and sanders to produce wonderful art works from tree trunks and branches.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00068.htm
27: Delegation of election observers arrive in Dili
Solidarity Observer Mission for East TimorApril 4, 2007 – An international delegation of election observers, has gathered this week in Dili to monitor Timor-Leste’s April 9 Presidential election. The Solidarity Observer Mission for East Timor (SOMET), a coalition of grassroots groups working ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00133.htm
28: CYF still failing to collect simple statistics
New Zealand National PartyNational Party Associate Welfare (CYF) spokeswoman Anne Tolley is stunned that more than eight months after promising to improve data collection, Ruth Dyson is still not requiring CYF to collate important statistical information.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00154.htm
29: Promising operational separation progress welcomed
Internet NZInternetNZ President Colin Jackson today welcomed the government's release of a consultation document setting out the proposed shape of operational separation that will be applied to Telecom.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0704/S00130.htm
30: Fake rifles not suitable for services
New Zealand National PartyThe use of fake wooden rifles to parade with at ANZAC Day services is an insult to veterans, says National Party Veterans Affairs spokeswoman Judith Collins.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00150.htm
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