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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
1:
Emissions
trading scheme for New Zealand
Business NZBusiness NZ has released a report on the way an emissions trading scheme should operate in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0704/S00207.htm
2: Mike Whitney: Doomsday for the Greenback
Mike WhitneyThe American people are in La-la land. If they had any idea of what the Federal Reserve was up to they’d be out on the streets waving fists and pitchforks. Instead, we go our business like nothing is wrong.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0704/S00218.htm
3: Codling moth found on New Zealand apples in Taiwan
Biosecurity NZAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingBiosecurity New Zealand announced today it was temporarily suspending exports of apples to Taiwan after receiving confirmation, from Taiwanese officials, of a codling moth larva find in a consignment earlier this week.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00182.htm
4: Lyndon Hood: Real Life Easter Eggs
Lyndon HoodComputer programmers often leave 'Easter Eggs' in software - special features or surprises that can be revealed by some secret combination of events. In honour of the recent holy season, I present the list of little-know local easter eggs.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0704/S00234.htm
5: Cost of alcohol misuse in the billions
New Zealand Government& on education, on treatment and on enforcement,quot;If you want action on New Zealand's drug problem, you have to roll up your sleeves. You have to work on a lot of fronts at once " Associate Minister of Health Jim Anderton said today at ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00248.htm
6: NZ Actors Equity pay tribute to Don Selwyn
Actors EquityKua hinga te totara o te wao nui a Tane The great Totara in the forest of Tane has fallen
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0704/S00131.htm
7: Scoop Review: Corner of 4am and Cuba
Scoop ReviewCorner 4am and Cuba was devised based research from court transcripts, media reports and interviews, some reproduced verbatim. It is presented in a series of short scenes in a range of styles, mixed in with music. That kind of presentation is common to ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0704/S00236.htm
8: Family Farming Operation Announced Supreme Winner
Ballance Farm Environment awardsGood stock performance and a strong focus on farm productivity and sustainability earned the McAtamney family the Supreme title in this year’s Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0704/S00206.htm
9: Australia must ban imports of illegal timber
PNG Eco ForestryThe PNG Eco-Forestry Forum supports the recent call by the Indonesian Government for Australia to ban the import of illegally logged timber.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00204.htm
10: 11 teams are ready for action at Louis Vuitton Cup
America's Cup MediaValencia, 14 April, 2007 - Racing in the Louis Vuitton Cup begins on Monday afternoon, with the first warning signal scheduled to fire at 14:05. 11 challengers from nine countries are racing for the Louis Vuitton Cup and the right to battle Alinghi in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00134.htm
11: $40,000 payout for worker who defended himself
National Distribution UnionA former Kaitaia mill worker is today celebrating a whopping $40,000 payout for unjustifiable dismissal, says the National Distribution Union.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00181.htm
12: Literacy giant mourned
New Zealand National PartyThe National Party is saddened by the news that Dame Marie Clay has died. National’s Education spokeswoman, Katherine Rich says, “She is a giant of education sector and her contribution to education, and particular the study of literacy, within New ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00247.htm
13: Comment On The Passing Of Don Selwyn
New Zealand GovernmentActing Maori Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta, has expressed sadness at news of the passing of Maori actor and director, Don Selwyn last night.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00245.htm
14: International Solidarity Movement Update
International Solidarity MovementOn Sunday, April 8, Israeli Occupation Forces visited the village of Fasayil, close to the settlement of Bet Syel in the Jordan Valley, and told residents that five houses would be demolished after the Pesach, the Jewish holiday. Pesach is now over ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00203.htm
15: Maori Broadcasters Shine
New Zealand Government"The Maori Media Awards are a testament to Maori succeeding as Maori," says Acting Maori Affairs Minister, Nanaia Mahuta.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0704/S00246.htm
16: World Unions Call for Accountability and Democracy
ITUCBrussels, 13 April 2007 (ITUC OnLine): Against a background of intense media attention surrounding World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz, the ITUC has today reiterated its call for proper transparency and democracy at the Bank and the International Monetary ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00201.htm
17: This week's Agenda transcripts.
AgendaThis week's Agenda transcripts. ________________________________________ Government Ready To Abandon Proposal To State Fund Election Campaigns
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00184.htm
18: Summit calls for increase in ocean protection
IUCNIUCN Marine Protected Area Summit issues strategy to counter escalating threats to the world’s oceans
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00202.htm
19: Tribute To Don Selwyn
Sua William SioI am deeply sorry to learn of the passing away of Don Selwyn. The people of Otara express their deepest sympathies and offer our prayers of comfort to his extended whanau. We pray that this cloud of darkness will quickly dissipate. May the sun that ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0704/S00130.htm
20: Closest Neighbor Assists In Tsunami Relief Program
Solomon's Government CommunicationsThe Interim Government of the autonomous Papua New Guinea province of Bougainville today donated cash assistance to Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to assist in the relief program for Tsunami victims in Western and Choiseul Provinces.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0704/S00200.htm
21: Lift in manufacturing activity
Business NZThere was an improvement in manufacturing activity during March, according to Business NZ’s PMI, a survey of over 200 manufacturers.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0704/S00208.htm
22: Lebanon: Injured, Displaced Can’t Deend on State
Yasmine RyanIn the bombed-out suburb of Haret Hreik the Attieh family is returning to its home in spite of continuing safety concerns. Hassan Attieh, his wife Hoda Yassine Attieh and their five children evacuated the area during the summer 2006 war. They left ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0704/S00235.htm
23: Life Flight Annual Open Day
Life Flight TrustLife Flight’s annual open day, part of Westpac’s 2007 Chopper Appeal, will be held Sunday the 22nd of April from 10am-4pm at Life Flight’s Air Rescue Centre on George Bolt Street (the Lyall Bay side of Wellington Airport).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0704/S00129.htm
24: Michael’s Toe-Bar Being Auctioned on Trade Me
Cancer SocietyMichael Laws’ broken big toe could turn out to be a ‘happy accident’ for the Cancer Society, with the solid metal bar he injured himself on being auctioned off on TradeMe this weekend.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00131.htm
25: DSAC Commends Bazley Report
DSACDoctors for Sexual Abuse Care (DSAC) commends the report of the Commission of Inquiry into Police Conduct. Within the limits imposed on her by the Terms of Reference Dame Margaret has produced a powerful commentary which highlights significant issues with ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0704/S00183.htm
26: Waitakere among best in country
Waitakere CityWaitakere City Council had the fourth best rate among the large councils in New Zealand for processing land-use resource consents and the best record in the Auckland region, during 2005/06.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0704/S00128.htm
27: Black Singlet The Winner On The Day?
TV OneAfter two months and more than 50 nominations from the general public and the arts industry, Frontseat host Oliver Driver has announced the finalists in the Search for New Zealand’s Greatest Fictional Character (8am Saturday 14th April, TV One’s ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00132.htm
28: Boyce Pulps The Competition
Christchurch CasinoOn a night when all the stars came out to play, the twinkle in Pulp Sport’s Ben Boyce’s eye shined the brightest.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00133.htm
29: Today's Scoop Just Politics News Summary
The Scoop TeamSection 59: Timaru Whip Lady Back In Court; Ahmed Zaoui: NZ's North African Affairs Specialist On Algerian Bombings; Election Funding: Govt Pressured To Open Up Reform Debate; Employment: Dole Figures Lead To Plenty Of Employment For Press Secretaries; ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0704/S00233.htm
30: NZ's First Capoeira Master!
CPMACapoeira Pasifika Mandinga Aotearoa (CPMA), the oldest and largest capoeira school in NZ had a surprise over the Easter weekend when the group's founder, Grant Cole was promoted to the title of Mestre (Master).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0704/S00129.htm
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