Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 27 October 2007

Sunday, 28 October 2007, 12:50 am
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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...

1: Police Terror Boss Has Activist Harassment History

Joseph Barratt

The anti-terrorism unit commanded by Assistant Police Commissioner Jon White which led last week's so-called "terror raids" around the country - arresting 17 political activists - has a history of harassing and imprisoning protestors engaged in legitimate political protest, according to noted author and investigator Nicky Hager....
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00402.htm

2: GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION - SATURDAY 27TH OCT, 12 NOON

civilrightsdefence.org.nz

Auckland: Demonstration Saturday Oct 27th at 12 noon meeting in Aotea Square. "Waha Nui" fundraiser for whanau of prisoners, Sunday 28 Oct at 6pm @ Te Karanga Gallery, 208 Karangahape Rd; films, music, korero, koha entry.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00382.htm

3: Image: A Letter From "Terror" Accused Tame Iti

TangataWhenua.com

Above is a "letter to the Motu" from incarcerated Maori Activist Tame Iti. A translation will be posted on this page as soon as it comes to hand. See also... Over 700 Hundred March Against Police Suppression for a report on yesterday's Rotorua ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00401.htm

4: Maori Women's Refuge In Taupo Searched By Police

Alastair Thompson

A search warrant under the misuse of drugs act looking for cannabis was exercised at 9am this morning on a Maori women's refuge house in Taupo.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00403.htm

5: Stand In Solidarity! Global Day Of Action

Global Peace And Justice Auckland

Everywhere: Any letters emailed to lettersforprisoners[at]riseup[dot]net will printed out and distributed to arrestees. Obviously don't write anything that could negatively impact on you or anyone else! If you can help with processing these letters, please ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00384.htm

6: Dyson gobsmacked at Hide’s hypocrisy

New Zealand Government

Act leader Rodney Hide’s comments today about violence are surprising and inconsistent, says Child, Youth and Family Services Minister Ruth Dyson.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00523.htm

7: Urewera 17 Profile: Rongomai Bailey - Film Maker

Joseph Barratt

Out on bail Rongomai Bailey is still determined to open people eyes through the power of film, despite the prospect of potential terror charges being laid against him.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00389.htm

8: Navy vessel WELLINGTON to be launched tomorrow

New Zealand Government

The second of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s two new offshore patrol vessels will be launched in Melbourne tomorrow, Defence Minister Phil Goff announced.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00502.htm

9: Urewera 17 Profile: Omar Hamed - Student Activist

Joseph Barratt

Standing at the dock is a skinny 19-year-old boy, fluffy hair, wearing glasses and an old wool jersey, he gives a smile to his mother and friends.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00390.htm

10: Radical Youth: Free the Urewera 18!

Radical Youth

Since Monday the 15th of October there has been a nationwide assault on Maori activists, anarchists and other political activists. These people are not terrorists but people known to voice their political dissent against the terrorism and oppression of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00383.htm

11: Goff: Speech to the Royal Air Force Association

New Zealand Government

National President of the RNZAF Association, Air Vice Marshall Robin Klitscher, National Secretary, Charles Cooke, Air Vice Marshall Graeme Lintott, distinguished guests and veterans, Ladies and Gentlemen.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00528.htm

12: Chamber Outraged by Treatment of Indian Delegation

Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Wellington Regional Chamber of Commerce was both outraged and embarrassed to learn last night that so many members of an Indian business delegation to the Eleventh Meeting of the India New Zealand Joint Business Councils had their visa applications ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0710/S00391.htm

13: Web Chat With Karen P. Hughes On Public Diplomacy

US State Department

"Public diplomacy" is an umbrella term for the many ways that our government reaches out to engage and inform people around the world about our country, our values and our policies. Public diplomacy is people-driven.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0710/S00645.htm

14: IMNZ Independent Album Chart - 26 October 2007

Independent Music New Zealand

Rank Artist Title Label/Distributor 1 Shapeshifter Shapeshifter Live Truetone/Rhythmethod 2 Pitch Black Rude Mechanicals Rhythmethod 3 Hollie Smith Long Player Soundsmith 4 SJD Songs from a Dictaphone Round Trip Mars 5 Shapeshifter Soulstice Truetone/Rhythmethod ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0710/S00270.htm

15: Wellington Marches Against Police "Terror" In Rain

Julie Webb-Pullman

Wellington Marches Against Police "Terror" In Rain Photos & Audio by Julie Webb-Pullman
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00405.htm

16: Over 700 Hundred March Against Police Suppression

TangataWhenua.com

Flags, drums, banners and a passionate flow of over 700 kaumatua, pakeke, rangatahi and tamariki marched peacefully against the police anti-terror raids which began 15 October.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00399.htm

17: Indymedia NZ: Global Day Of Action Against Terror

Indymedia

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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00406.htm

18: Marc My Words…a Molotov cocktail and the C word.

Marc Alexander

I should apologise in advance to those I will inevitably offend for this column. Regardless of the risk in doing so, I believe in both the right to free speech and the obligation sometimes to confront issues that many might prefer to overlook for ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00381.htm

19: Statement Of The Maori Party: 27 October 2007

The Maori Party

A statement, made in consensus, at the conclusion of the Hui-a-Tau / AGM of the Maori Party at Omahu Marae, Hastings. In making this statement, the Maori Party recognizes the need to protect Aotearoa from the impact of global terrorism; and respects the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00530.htm

20: John D. Negroponte At U.S.-China Relations Dinner

US State Department

In terms of diplomatic interaction, we have journeyed a long way since I worked on Henry Kissinger's National Security Council staff in the early 1970s.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0710/S00663.htm

21: Provocation no excuse for murder

Law Commission

“Section 169 of the Crimes Act 1961 must be repealed,” Sir Geoffrey Palmer, Law Commission President, said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00377.htm

22: Marine industry shines at superyacht awards

New Zealand Trade and Enterprise

The world’s latest fleet of award winning luxury yachts are testament to New Zealand’s growing reputation as a provider of complete marine solutions.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0710/S00393.htm

23: Windflow to Increase Turbine Production

Windflow Technology

Windflow Technology Ltd, the Christchurch-based manufacturer of wind turbines, plans to expand further in the domestic and international markets, about 100 shareholders heard at Wednesday night’s annual meeting.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0710/S00394.htm

24: Windflow Optimistic on Energy Talks

Windflow Technology

Moves by leading energy providers Mighty River Power and Vector Ltd to explore development of wind powered generation with NZ Windfarms Ltd are a “breath of fresh air” in the energy debate, says Windflow Technology Ltd Chief Executive Geoff Henderson.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0710/S00386.htm

25: Ellen R. Sauerbrey To Visit Nepal, Bhutan, India

US State Department

As part of our longstanding work in supporting refugee protection, she will assess the progress and implementation of a program that will resettle vulnerable Bhutanese refugees in the United States.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0710/S00658.htm

26: Auckland Marches Against "Terror Suppression" Raid

Joseph Barratt

Growing momentum against recent police so-called “anti-terror” raids and opposition to the Terrorism Suppression Bill saw around 1000 protesters march to Mt Eden Prison this afternoon.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0710/S00407.htm

27: Education Ministry runs scared in Albany

New Zealand National Party

The refusal of Education Ministry officials to attend a community meeting in Albany over their botched attempts to secure a site for the new Albany Senior High School is nothing short of cowardly, says National’s Education spokeswoman, Katherine ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00526.htm

28: Peter Dunne: Speech At Education Conference

New Zealand Government

Thank you for inviting me here today to update you on the government's programme to foster a stronger culture of charitable giving in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00527.htm

29: Questions and Answers - Thursday, 25 October 2007

Office of the Clerk

1. Hon BILL ENGLISH (Deputy Leader—National) to the Minister of Finance: Does he agree with the Reserve Bank’s assessment that “fiscal policy is contributing to inflationary pressure”; if not, why not?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0710/S00492.htm

30: The Rock Is NZ’s New Number One Radio Station

Mediaworks

RadioWorks’ station The Rock is now the most listened to radio station in New Zealand, according to the latest radio survey released today by Research International*.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0710/S00388.htm

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