Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 6 December 2006

Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 8:42 am
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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...

1: Fiji: Military Slowly But Surely Strangles Govt

Selwyn Manning - Scoop Auckland

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is slowly but surely strangling the life out of Laisenia Qarase's government. Qarase said in an interview with Australia's ABC Radio the coup: "it's almost complete I suppose," adding "If this ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00060.htm

Office of the Clerk

1. JOHN KEY to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that New Zealand “could aim to be carbon neutral”? http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00056.htm

Office of the Speaker

Dr Jan Wright, an independent policy analyst and consultant with a number of non-executive public sector directorships, has been selected to be the next Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment (PCE). http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00043.htm

Andreas von Warburg

UNITED NATIONS - Two weeks into the transition period, all eyes at the United Nations are on Secretary-General-Designate Ban Ki-moon (pictured left) and his picks for the top management. South Korea’s former Foreign Minister will be swearing in in ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00054.htm

Greg Palast

This photo of condemned Iraqi ex-strongman Saddam Hussein amid exotic weapons of mass destruction, taken just before the liberation of Iraq, was released Saturday by the White House. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00085.htm

New Zealand Government

New immigration laws will make coming here easier for the migrants New Zealand wants and enhance border security against those we don't want, says Immigration Minister David Cunliffe. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00059.htm

Newmarket Business Association

Just five weeks after phasing out the old coins, the Reserve Bank has now written to the country's retail banks warning them there will be a shortage of the new 20 cent pieces in the lead up to the busy Christmas period, with some unimpressed retailers ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00057.htm

Unisys

Identity theft and credit card fraud remain the top two concerns above any other security issue Credit and debit card fraud is now the leading concern of New Zealanders according to the December Unisys Security Index released today. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00061.htm

Selwyn Manning - Scoop Auckland

Fiji's army commander, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has appointed himself as Fiji's president and has sacked elected prime minister Laisenia Qarase and president Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Bainimarama has appointed a 77 year-old army doctor, Dr Jona Senilagakali, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00089.htm

Unite Union

After months of negotiation Unite Union has reached a breakthrough collective employment agreement with fast food giant McDonald’s, after signing an agreement earlier this year with Restaurant Brands (KFC, Pizza Hut and Starbucks) and Red Rooster. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00046.htm

Greenpeace New Zealand

Greenpeace said today all GE contaminated corn must be pulled up and destroyed, following the discovery that some 1.8 tonnes of GE corn have been imported into New Zealand, distributed and grown. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00038.htm

Word of Mouth Media

Hollywood actress Sharon Stone has put out an urgent call to leading New Zealand lifestyle designer Untouched World for more of their clothes for her wardrobe. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00048.htm

New Zealand Government

Climate Change Minister David Parker says he has been left puzzled by National's muddled approach to climate change, following today's question time. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00082.htm

Vodafone

BlackBerry Pearl now available in New Zealand exclusively from Vodafone http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0612/S00069.htm

Massey University

The carcasses of two Maui’s dolphins – New Zealand’s most endangered species – are on their way to Massey where veterinary pathologists will conduct post-mortem examinations. Found near the south head of the Manukau Harbour in Auckland yesterday, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0612/S00012.htm

New Zealand Life Sciences Network

“MAF should identify if GM is present, the type of GM construct and undertake a risk assessment before ripping up imported corn suspected of containing genetically modified seeds.” the chairman of the Life Sciences Network, Dr William Rolleston, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0612/S00009.htm

Australian Defence Force

On 29 Nov 06, while HMAS Kanimbla was operating near Fiji, a Blackhawk helicopter from 171 Aviation Squadron, carrying four crew and six soldiers from the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) crashed and sank in 2300 meters of water. Nine personnel ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00071.htm

New Zealand Government

Speech notes for address to AMP Capital Investors' Morning Meeting, HP Tower, Featherston St, Wellington (closed to media) http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00047.htm

Waiareka Valley Preservation Society

A group of concerned residents have formed the Waiareka Valley Preservation Society to oppose Holcim's intended cement plant at Weston, on the outskirts of Oamaru. Holcim is proposing an one million metric tonne cement plant at Weston. This will be by ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0612/S00038.htm

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

There is high risk to your security in Suva and an increasing risk in Fiji. We recommend against non-essential travel to Fiji at this time. There are reports that the Fiji military and President have undertaken unconstitutional actions to remove the Fiji ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00059.htm

The Scoop Team

Coup: With Stealth, By Degrees, Military Tightens Grip On Viti Levu - Scoop Audio - QUESTIONS OF THE DAY - Unions: I'll Have A Pay Rise With Those Fries Thanks - Loot News: Reserve Bank Warns Coffers Running Low On Coins - MORE HEADLINES - Media News: ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00063.htm

The Letter Limited

The Haps; Next Test; His Role; All at sea; Does it matter?; Some Advice; Labour’s dilemma; New Whips; The Whips Office; Anything but benign; Growing Debt; A correction has to come; Out of the Red http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00056.htm

United Nations

Kosovo’s ethnic Albanian Government and Serbia remain “diametrically opposed” in their views of the future status of the Serbian province, which that the United Nations has run ever since Western forces drove out Yugoslav troops in 1999 amid ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00080.htm

Television New Zealand

CloseUp presenter Susan Wood has today resigned from TVNZ, and will no longer appear on screen for the immediate future. For the last few weeks, Susan's health has been a matter for serious concern. She will be undergoing surgery next week to remove ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0612/S00021.htm

HARD NEWS from Russell Brown

MP smoking is an art. You don't just pick one up and start puffing. You must know how to select an MP, cut him, light him up, and finally, smoke him. Choosing an MP When purchasing an MP there are certain things you should keep in mind... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00088.htm

University of Otago

The University of Otago’s Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences has received an additional $2.3 million dollars for research into medication used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, and the effectiveness of anti-depressants ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0612/S00010.htm

Scoop Link

Scoop Link: Fiji Times has reported that Fijian Army soldiers in full combat gear have taken over the headquarters of the Fiji Police Tactical Response Division and locked out members on duty there. While there has been no official confirmation, ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00055.htm

US State Department

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Good evening and welcome to the Department of State. I am so pleased to host this esteemed and wonderful and fun crowd here at the Department. I'd like to recognize Steve Schwarzman, who is the chairman of the ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0612/S00112.htm

New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark condemned the actions of the Fijian President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo, in telling Fiji’s military commander, Commodore Bainimarama, that he could remove the government of Prime Minister Qarase. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0612/S00060.htm

Access Support Service

ACC are requiring claimants to participate in what it calls a “Work Ready Programme” known as the WRP. However, to date no one from ACC can provide information as to what a WRP is, other than describing it as a work trial. What we have found to be ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0612/S00050.htm

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