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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...
1:
Michael
Collins: Election Fraud and Tyranny
(2)
Michael CollinsHow did we reach our current state of decline in just eight excruciating years? Aren't we working hard enough? Was there some millennial shift in consciousness and morality? How could we elect leaders like Bush and Cheney and their minions on Capitol Hill?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0807/S00177.htm
2: Marlborough: Recession? What recession?
BayleysA booming viticulture industry, a marked rise in dairying activity, and a buoyant commercial property market have combined to help Marlborough’s economy buck the national trend of economic recession.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0807/S00308.htm
3: Foreign Take-Over Of Dairy Industry Begins
New Zealand First PartyAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingThe take-over of New Zealand’s dairy industry by foreign investors has begun in earnest following the precedent-setting decision by the Overseas Investment Office to allow Russian company Nutritek to buy 100% of New Zealand Dairies Ltd, says New ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00331.htm
4: St John supports review of air ambulance sector
St JohnSt John agrees with the key findings of the independent report on the emergency air ambulance sector released by the government today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0807/S00096.htm
5: Undernews For July 15, 2008
UndernewsIt is against the journalist's code of ethics to say so, but the presidential campaign has become incredibly dull. Over the past few weeks, the candidates have become becalmed, drifting in the electoral ocean, sails flapping lazily, awaiting for nature and history ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0807/S00173.htm
6: Flight of the Conchords receive 4 Emmy nominations
New Zealand Comedy GuildThe NZ Comedy Guild would like to congratulate Flight of the Conchords on receiving 4 nominations for the 60th Primetime Emmy Awards, which will take place on September 21.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0807/S00169.htm
7: Silverstream To Restructure Its Operations
Silver Fern FarmsSilver Fern Farms has reached agreement for the sale and partial lease back of its Silverstream processing facility near Mosgiel, outside Dunedin. The plant, which processes and packages lamb products from other Silver Fern Farm plants, is being ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0807/S00318.htm
8: UN Must Adjust To 'New Reality' In Kosovo -- Ban
United NationsIn light of developments since Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia in February, the UN mission there is unable to perform its usual functions and must adjust to the new reality on the ground, says Ban Ki-moon.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00537.htm
9: Interview With Up the Yangtze Director Yung Chang
Scoop TVScoop TV interviews Up The Yangtze's director Yung Chang. Up The Yangtze takes us on the surreal journey of China’s unfaltering drive towards modernity with two teenagers affected in different ways by their nation’s ambition.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0807/S00180.htm
10: Richie McCaw Swaps Rugby For Flying
New Zealand Defence ForceAll Black Richie McCaw swapped his rugby jersey for a flight suit today and went flying with Royal New Zealand Air Force.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0807/S00230.htm
11: Plan To Drill Into Fault To Study Earthquakes
Joint Media StatementA group of New Zealand and international scientists has been awarded funding to investigate drilling into the Alpine Fault on the West Coast of the South Island, so they can learn about earthquakes and how the fault operates.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0807/S00042.htm
12: www.mccully.co.nz - 18 July 2008
New Zealand National PartyThe National Party’s Accident Compensation policy released this week charts a careful and considered route to improvement in the scheme. The Labour Party, the trade unions, and assorted left-wing lawyers and self-appointed commentators had prepared their ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00339.htm
13: What Are The World's Least Developed Countries?
UNCTADForty-nine countries are currently designated by the UN as "least developed countries" (LDCs). They are distributed among the following regions: Africa (33), Asia (10), Pacific (5), Caribbean (1). The list of LDCs is reviewed every three years.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00535.htm
14: Walter Brasch: It’s Still the Economy, Stupid
Walter BraschGeorge W. Bush looked into the TV camera, Tuesday morning [July 15] and tried to assuage the fears of about 300 million Americans who believed they were in the middle of a Recession.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0807/S00168.htm
15: Gordon Campbell Talks To Jim Anderton
Gordon CampbellIt is unusual to talk about a 70 year old in terms of untapped potential, but the aura of ‘what might have been’ will always hang over Jim Anderton’s career. New Zealand never got the full benefit of his skills – and conversely, Anderton ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0807/S00175.htm
16: Tony Veitch Media Statement
Tony VeitchI have tendered my resignation to TVNZ and The Radio Network today. I need to take stock of my life and spend time with my family before I make any decisions about my future. At the time I undertook counselling and am still continuing to do so. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0807/S00225.htm
17: Vineyard, winery and café in for sale
Harcourts17 July 2008 – An established vineyard, a new state-of-the-art boutique winery and a new café, both rebuilt since destroyed by fire in 2006, are the key features of a unique opportunity in the Nelson region being auctioned as a going concern next ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0807/S00303.htm
18: Statement From Dog Bite Victim
Waikato District Health BoardThe 13-year-old boy attacked by four dogs at Waitoa on Monday has today thanked the three women who came to his aid.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0807/S00094.htm
19: Ministers welcome Air Ambulance Report
New Zealand GovernmentThe Minister of Health David Cunliffe and the Minister for ACC Maryan Street are supporting a set of recommendations from the Air Ambulance Reference Group, but they say much more work is needed before any changes should be made.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00337.htm
20: Veitch assault - complaint made
New Zealand PoliceAuckland City Police investigating allegations of assault by Mr Tony Veitch can confirm that they have received a formal complaint from the former partner named in the media.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0807/S00231.htm
21: Rugby World Cup 2011
Auckland Regional CouncilThe Auckland region has come together to put forward a compelling case to host two quarter-finals and the bronze final in the world’s third largest sporting event - Rugby World Cup 2011.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0807/S00160.htm
22: National to enhance protection of outdoors
United Future NZ PartyNational's Outdoor Recreation policy will ensure that current and future generations will continue to enjoy the great outdoors, while the safeguarding of New Zealand's unique biodiversity remains a priority.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00343.htm
23: Cosgrove welcomes rugby league review committee
New Zealand GovernmentSport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today welcomed the announcement of the new committee to undertake an independent review of New Zealand Rugby League (NZRL).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00336.htm
24: Mallard: Improving public sector productivity
New Zealand GovernmentLabour Minister Trevor Mallard's speech at the P3 Productivity Partnership and Public Value Conference, Wellington Town Hall Convention Centre Good evening. Many thanks to you all for joining me to share this occasion.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00325.htm
25: Dr Chris Eichbaum appointed to Reserve Bank Board
New Zealand GovernmentDr Chris Eichbaum has been appointed to the Reserve Bank Board, Finance Minister Michael Cullen announced today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00340.htm
26: Courageous store refuses to sell tobacco
Toi Te OraToi Te Ora – Public Health and the Lakes Smokefree Coalition are once again congratulating an Okere Falls store owner who refuses to sell cigarettes. Sarah Uhl who owns the Okere Falls Store won’t sell a product that is both expensive and lethal.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0807/S00093.htm
27: Review: Garbage Warrior, Making Houses From Junk
Natasha BurlingGarbage Warrior is the story of environmental crusader Mike Reynolds, who is determined to provide the world with sustainable housing made of…junk.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0807/S00181.htm
28: ACC Review Sensible
Southern CrossA full review of ACC has the potential to achieve more effective rehabilitation of injured New Zealanders, the Group Chief Executive of Southern Cross Healthcare, Dr Ian McPherson, said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0807/S00088.htm
29: This Sunday's Agenda: Act Leader Rodney Hide
AgendaFormer TVNZ journalist Shaun Brown on the French nuclear testing he witnessed at Mururoa Atoll 35 years ago.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0807/S00237.htm
30: Election Bribe At Universities' Expense
University of AucklandThe universal student allowance being contemplated by the Government would amount to "an unjustified election bribe", the Vice-Chancellor of The University of Auckland, Professor Stuart McCutcheon, said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0807/S00060.htm
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