Today's Top Scoops - 31 January 2008
Environment: Mallard Welcomes Timely 'Check Up'
Flags: Tino Rangatiratanga Flag Upsets
Libertarianz
Food:
Guide On How To Avoid Mutant Fruit And Vege
Health: Authorities Warn Public About Oz Sex
Worker
State
Of The Nation II: Age Of Participation In Education To
Be 18
Treasury: Financial Statements Of Govt
Released
Exporting: Fatted Calf Turns Golden
Advertising: Sunbathing Pharmacist Basks In the Glory
of Cold Cash
Finance:
Capital And Merchant Undergoing A Range Of Mainly Bad Market
Conditions
Environment:
22 Common Dolphin Fishing Deaths In
December
Australia:
Kalgoorlie Death In Custody Is Not The First One
Solomon
Islands: PM Sikua Seeks RAMSI Support In Rural
Development
Europe:
EU Convention Against Human Trafficking
Welcomed
Ernest
Partridge: The Gulag Comes To America - The Don
Siegelman Case
Congressman
Robert Wexler: President Bush's State of
Disunion
David
Swanson: Road to Impeachment and Peace Runs Through
Cleveland
Ravindra
Kumar: Mahatma Gandhi And His Quest For
Self-Realization
Theatre: Jawbone Co-Operative - The Beckoning of
Hope
Sport: NZ Snowboard Cutting The White Mustard
Theatre:
Street Theatre Really Hits The Street
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LEAD STORY
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Environment: Mallard Welcomes Timely
'Check Up' - The report Environment New Zealand
2007 provides a timely check up on the health of our
environment and charts New Zealand's journey towards
sustainability, Environment Minister Trevor Mallard said at
the report's launch today. The report on the state of New
Zealand's environment looks at the physical well-being of
New Zealand's land, water, air, plants and animals. It
measures the impact of every day activities and identifies
trends and some pressures on our natural resources. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- NZ Govt - Mallard: Charting progress towards sustainability [2]
- Green Party - Dairy booms, rivers bust: time for Green Solutions [3]
- NZ Govt - Greens' conspiracy theory complete nonsense [4]
- Environment and Conservation Organisations of NZ - Environment report: species at risk, action needed [5]
- Business Council for Sustainable Development - Five major policies needed on state of environment [6]
- Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce - Business Welcomes State of the Environment Report [7]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00254.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00255.htm
[3]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00256.htm
[4]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00258.htm
[5]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00253.htm
[6]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00322.htm
[7]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00324.htm
NZ POLITICS
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Flags: Tino Rangatiratanga Flag Upsets
Libertarianz - "Transit New Zealand must not
capitulate to the Maori separatists who wish to fly the Tino
Rangatiratanga flag from the Auckland Harbour Bridge," said
Libertarianz spokesman Elliot Smith today. "Their flag does
not represent any nation, or even mainstream Maori More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00247.htm
Food:
Guide On How To Avoid Mutant Fruit And Vege -
The latest Greenpeace GE Free Food Guide reflects a strong
ongoing non-GE position from New Zealand food companies and
an unprecedented anti-GE stance from Australasia's largest
food company. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00243.htm
Health: Authorities Warn Public About Oz Sex
Worker - Health authorities are reinforcing the
safer sex message following publicity about individuals in
Australia being put at risk of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) through unsafe sex with a male sex worker.
More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0801/S00060.htm
State
Of The Nation II: Age Of Participation In Education To
Be 18 - Prime Minister Helen Clark today
outlined new government policy for all young people to be in
school or some other form of education or training until the
age of eighteen. Helen Clark also announced that the Youth
Apprenticeship programme being piloted this year will be
rolled out to all secondary schools by the end of 2011. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- Clark Speech - Opportunities for New Zealand's Future [2]
- Syed Akbar Kamal - Video: PM Says 18 To Be Education Leaving Age [3]
- Scoop Audio - PM's Presser: John Key's Crime Speech Assaulted [4]
- TV3 Video - Govt to keep students in education system until they are 18 [5]
- Scoop Full Coverage - States of the Nation 2008 [6]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00227.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00228.htm
[3]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00279.htm
[4]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00257.htm
[5]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/4624.html
[6]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00276.htm
BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH
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Treasury: Financial Statements Of Govt
Released - The Financial Statements of the
Government of New Zealand for the five months ended 30
November 2007 were released by the Treasury today. The 30
November 2007 monthly financial statements are compared
against monthly forecast tracks. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00252.htm
Exporting: Fatted Calf Turns Golden -
Merchandise exports in December 2007 were up a quarter from
December 2006, reaching $3.7 billion, the highest exports
figure for any month, Statistics New Zealand said today. The
main contributor to this increase was exports of milk
powder, butter and cheese. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- J P Morgan - NZ trade balance breaks into small surplus [2]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00321.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00326.htm
Advertising: Sunbathing Pharmacist Basks In the Glory
of Cold Cash - Hamilton pharmacist, Nicole
McLean, never imagined a holiday at the beach could be so
rewarding, after winning $10,000 with the h2go Snapped for
Cash Promotion. The 23 year old was spending a quiet night
at her boyfriend's house on Sunday when she was suddenly
inundated with text messages. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00325.htm
Finance:
Capital And Merchant Undergoing A Range Of Mainly Bad Market
Conditions - Receivers Richard Simpson and Tim
Downes of Grant Thornton say that their initial estimate of
the business of Capital + Merchant Finance Limited is that
secured debenture holders may recover up to 59% of their
investment over time. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00319.htm
Environment:
22 Common Dolphin Fishing Deaths In December -
The Labour-led government is working closely with fishers on
improving dolphin-safe fishing practices after 22 common
dolphins died in trawl nets in December, off the west coast
of the North Island. Four boats trawling for jack mackerel
were involved in the dolphin deaths. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- WWF - Tide of dolphin deaths must end complacency [2]
- NZ First - Need For Foreign Vessels Regulation [3]
- Federation of Commercial Fishermen - NZ Fishermen Condemn Dolphin Carnage [4]
[1] -
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00222.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0801/S00249.htm
[3]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0801/S00246.htm
[4]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0801/S00307.htm
WORLD
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Australia:
Kalgoorlie Death In Custody Is Not The First
One - Last weekend's death in custody of an
Indigenous drink driving offender while in transit by van,
an AIMS Van operated under the contract with the US company
Global Solutions Ltd was not the first serious incident by
this company. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0801/S00313.htm
Solomon
Islands: PM Sikua Seeks RAMSI Support In Rural
Development - The Solomon Islands Prime
Minister Hon. Dr Derek Sikua said his Coalition Government
will seek RAMSI assistance to implement the Government's
rural development policy. The Prime Minister said RAMSI
needs to realign its activities to support the Government's
rural development endeavors and efforts. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0801/S00310.htm
Europe:
EU Convention Against Human Trafficking
Welcomed - Human trafficking is an appalling
reality which exists in much of Europe. Putting this
Convention into place will help ensure that Europe plays its
part in tackling this worldwide scourge. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0801/S00306.htm
COMMENT
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Ernest
Partridge: The Gulag Comes To America - The Don
Siegelman Case - Don Siegelman, former governor
of the state of Alabama, sits in a federal prison, sentenced
to a seven year term for bribery. Every day that Siegelman
remains in prison every American citizen who openly dissents
from the policies and protests the criminality of the
Bush/Cheney regime is less free and more vulnerable to
politically motivated prosecution. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00291.htm
Congressman
Robert Wexler: President Bush's State of
Disunion - For the past seven years, we have
watched as America has moved steadily backwards. We have
become a nation that is less free and less fair. We have
become a nation that no longer values the right to privacy
and has tragically retreated from our cherished foundations.
More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00286.htm
David
Swanson: Road to Impeachment and Peace Runs Through
Cleveland - Kucinich is a progressive candidate
who inspires passionate support from many in Cleveland who
might not turn out to vote for a DLC Democrat. If he loses
his primary, the Democrats may lose the seat. And if he
loses the primary, the Democrats will, without any doubt,
have lost something more valuable: their spine. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00287.htm
Ravindra
Kumar: Mahatma Gandhi And His Quest For
Self-Realization - I always wondered why an
international political leader like Gandhi was addressed as
Mahatma, an honorific frequently used for a spiritually
elevated soul. To find an answer, I think it is essential to
review his life not in parts, but as a whole. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0801/S00277.htm
LIFESTYLE
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Theatre: Jawbone Co-Operative - The Beckoning of
Hope - Two women, love, the resonance of
history, power, politics and giving the audience a potent
insight into poetry's awesome power to bring rebirth and
hope. The Beckoning of Hope is compelling solo show about
self discovery and redemption, featuring poetry and a cello.
More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0801/S00271.htm
Sport: NZ Snowboard Cutting The White
Mustard - The New Zealand Snowboard Team has
completed its final competition of the 2008 European
campaign: the FIS World Cup Halfpipe in Bardonecchia, Italy.
Kendall Brown (Mt Manganui), after a great week of training,
landing backside 720s was consistent throughout qualifying.
More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0801/S00281.htm
Theatre:
Street Theatre Really Hits The Street -
Familiar Strangers is an exciting promenade theatre
adventure through the alleyways, pavements and curbside
philosophies of Courtenay Place; a compelling and
carnivalesque exploration of how we experience community on
the streets. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0801/S00273.htm
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