Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 5 January 2009

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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...

1: Why New Zealand should say “No’ to Obama’s war

Gordon Campbell

If Iraq has been George Bush’s war, Afghanistan is shaping up to be an operation that is owned and operated by Barack Obama. The major increase in US and other Western forces ( and the new ways that these forces are to be deployed ) will be decided ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0901/S00016.htm

2: Statement on Gaza

New Zealand Labour Party

Rt Hon Helen Clark, Labour Spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, today expressed concern that the United Nations Security Council had been unable to agree on a further call for a ceasefire to hostilities in Gaza.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0901/S00006.htm

3: Australian Soldier Killed in Afghanistan

Australian Defence Force

An Australian soldier in Afghanistan has been killed in a rocket attack whilst conducting operations in Oruzgan Province.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0901/S00023.htm

4: Massive Demonstration Against the War

Gush Shalom

At the same time as Ehud Barak was ordering the army to start the bloody ground offensive against Gaza, some ten thousand protesters from all over Israel marched in Tel-Aviv in a massive demonstration against the war. All four lanes of Ibn Gvirol St., one ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0901/S00025.htm

5: Warriors Make Surprise Visit to Mangere Under 9's

Milo

The Mangere East Rugby League Under 9 TamaHawks received a surprise visit from Vodafone Warriors Sonny Fai, Cooper Vuna and new Australian player, Michael Luck, at their training session on Wednesday 30 November.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0512/S00084.htm

6: Goverment rejects Greens' sophistry on Gaza crisis

New Zealand Government

Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully today rejected Green Party criticism of the government's position on the Gaza crisis, and reiterated the need to be "even-handed" in dealing with the situation.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0901/S00004.htm

7: The Mallet of Judgement

Sensible Sentencing Trust

I refuse to allow anyone to upset my sensibilities again and tell me I have to forgive. I will not- I will go to my grave like that in honour of my son. I know many mothers who will not forgive the killers of their children.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0901/S00010.htm

8: Five Palestinian medics killed by Israeli forces

International Solidarity Movement

International Human Rights Activists working with Palestinian medical crews today reported that another five Palestinian medics were killed today by Israeli forces.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0901/S00024.htm

9: Fonterra Clarifies Plea Comments

Fonterra

Fonterra wishes to clarify its comments regarding the plea entered by Madam Tian Wenhua, the former chairwoman and general manager of the Sanlu Group, who is facing charges brought in the Shjiazhuang Intermediate People’s Court in connection with ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0901/S00002.htm

10: Video available - Israel attacks Rafah border

International Solidarity Movement

International Human Rights Volunteers today filmed as Israel attacked the Rafah border, killing four people. Video footage is available for Media and should be credited to ISM Gaza Strip.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0901/S00028.htm

11: Protect Good Parents, Target Rotten Parents

Family First

Family First NZ has released its annual list of the top 5 family issues and heading the list for 2009 is the amending of the anti-smacking law.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0901/S00008.htm

12: NZ must act NOW in defence of international law

Palestine Human Rights Campaign

The Palestine Human Rights Campaign (PHRC) is appalled by the reluctance of Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully to 'take sides' concerning Israel's blitz on, and invasion of, the Gaza Strip. New Zealand Parliamentarians must follow the lead of ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0901/S00007.htm

13: Changes needed in 2009 for unhealthy homes

Future Proof Building

Many New Zealand homes are making their occupants sick and Future-Proof Building hopes 2009 will be the year homeowners improve their living environment.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0901/S00001.htm

14: Eric Prydz - Summadayze Cancellation

Summadayze

Much to the chagrin of his fans down under, electro powerhouse Eric Prydz cancelled his Australian & NZ tour due to his fear of flying.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0901/S00006.htm

15: Ancestry.com available to Manukau library members

Manukau City Council

Manukau Libraries are pleased to offer Manukau residents free access to Ancestry.com, one of the world’s largest genealogy data bases.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0901/S00009.htm

16: Accompanying medical teams as attacks intensify

International Solidarity Movement

European, Australian and American Human Rights Activists are now based in northern Gaza as Israel has intensified shelling in what appears to be the begining of a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0901/S00027.htm

17: National’s comments on biofuels ring hollow

New Zealand Labour Party

Labour Party transport spokesman Darren Hughes has congratulated Air New Zealand on its first flight using biofuels.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0901/S00008.htm

18: Free swim lessons extend to more children

Manukau City Council

Following positive feedback, the John Walker Find Your Field of Dreams Foundation has now extended its Community Swim programme to include Year Four children in Manukau, almost doubling the capacity of the programme.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0901/S00008.htm

19: Minister urges vigilance despite record low toll

New Zealand Government

Transport Minister Steven Joyce is encouraged by the record low road toll in 2008 but says there is no room for complacency on our roads.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0901/S00007.htm

20: Cost No Barrier to Relationship Counselling

Relationship Services

New Zealanders need to know that free counselling is available for people facing relationship issues. “Most people who are going through relationship difficulties are eligible for free counselling, which is funded by the Family Court,” said Cary ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0901/S00005.htm

21: Gaza: Security Council Calls Emergency Meeting

United Nations

The Security Council will hold an emergency meeting this evening, hours after Israel launched a ground invasion into Gaza.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0901/S00026.htm

22: NZ Govt fiddles while Gaza burns

Green Party

Green MP Keith Locke has criticised the New Zealand Government for its silence on the bombardment of Gaza.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0901/S00005.htm

23: Condition updates from Waikato Hospital

Waikato District Health Board

The three-year-old girl who last night was the sole survivor from a car accident in Ngahinapouri, 16km south-west of Hamilton, is today in a stable condition in Waikato Hospital.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0901/S00001.htm

24: BusinessWire New Year wrap

Content.net

Dec. 5 – Stocks rallied in the U.S., Europe and Asia on Friday, picking up after the worst year for equities since the 1930s, as oil rose and the U.S. dollar gained.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0901/S00018.htm

25: Scoop Coverage: Gaza Airstrikes

Scoop Full Coverage

Gordon Campbell: Israel’s Offensive In Gaza Collective punishment is a war crime under section 33 of the Geneva Convention, and New Zealand is one of the 194 signatory countries to that Convention. Not that this has meant very much to us in recent weeks ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0901/S00017.htm

26: Stocks to Watch: NZ Equity Preview 5/1/09

Content.net

Themes of the day: Stocks rose in the U.S., Europe and Asia on Friday, while New Zealand’s equity market was closed for the New Year’s holiday, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gaining 3.2%. Crude oil rose US$1.41 to US$46.04 in New York ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0901/S00019.htm

27: Couples find support from unexpected sources

Families Commission

People often discuss relationship problems, not with professional counsellors, but with their family, friends, GPs, nurses, school teachers, church ministers and community elders, a Families Commission study has found.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0901/S00004.htm

28: Michael Collins: Seating Franken and Burris

Michael Collins

January 4, 2008 – Washington, DC - We've seen what happens when people don't follow the letter and intent of important laws, particularly those where there is a general consensus and an absence of moral ambiguity. Consider our history from the implosion ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0901/S00024.htm

29: NZD rises as commodity prices firm in New Year

Content.net

Jan. 5 – The New Zealand dollar gained as prices of commodities strengthened, making the currencies of producer nations such as Australia and New Zealand more attractive.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0901/S00020.htm

30: ANZ National becomes ANZ branch

Content.net

Jan. 5 – ANZ National Bank, New Zealand’s largest lender, has become a branch of its Australian parent under changes it says will increase its options for raising funds.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0901/S00022.htm

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