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1:
Budget
2009 - Scoop Full Coverage
Scoop Full CoverageScoop Budget 2009 Coverage will be updated during the day as information becomes available. Scoop has its largest ever contingent in the Budget lockup and will bring you breaking news and analysis from political, economic and business perspectives.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00283.htm
2:
Update
52 - Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Flu
Ministry of HealthCase numbers in New Zealand remain stable and we are continuing efforts to contain the influenza A (H1N1) swine flu virus and prevent community transmission.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0905/S00205.htm
3:
Hmong
Refugees Not Worried About Swine Flu
Joe DavyAdvertisement - scroll to continue readingAgainst all odds, 158 Hmong refugees, mainly young innocent children, have survived over 30 months of captivity in two tiny 9 by 9 meter cells at Nong Khai jail. They have been held under 22-hour lockdown 7 days per week. They have been gassed by Lao ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0905/S00465.htm
4:
Picture
Warnings On Tobacco Products Save
Lives
World Health OrganisationManila, 28 May 2009 - The World Health Organization (WHO) today called on governments to use graphic pictures on tobacco products to show the frightening physical results of smoking.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0905/S00466.htm
5:
Budget
boost for education priorities
New Zealand GovernmentThe Government has demonstrated its commitment to strengthening the ladder of opportunity by allocating $1.68 billion to improving front-line education services in the current year and over the next four years “Budget 2009 builds on investments in early childhood, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0905/S00481.htm
6:
"Insulation
budget" delivers more than warmth
Autex Industries NZAutex Industries New Zealand, a kiwi owned company with more than 40 years experience in the building industry, has already committed to employing more staff ahead of the Government’s budget announcement today. Details revealed on Wednesday about ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0905/S00775.htm
7:
Cartoon:
Public Moved To Tears by Graham Scott
Martin DoyleCartoon: Public Moved To Tears by Graham Scott Cartoon comment from Martin Doyle: Public Moved To Tears by Graham Scott Click to enlarge ENDS
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00287.htm
8:
Analysis
Of Sotomayor Nomination
US National Lawyers GuildNew York--In the wake of President Obama's nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the United States Supreme Court, the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) encourages a reasoned analysis of Sotomayor's candidacy. Critics are focusing on accusations of judicial ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0905/S00464.htm
9:
$2000
a day to work from home for purchase
advisor
New Zealand Labour PartyBill English needs to release in full all details around the contracting of his private purchase advisors, Labours Internal Affairs Spokesperson Chris Hipkins says. “Today it was revealed thanks to in-depth questioning by a reporter that his own department ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0905/S00463.htm
10:
China
Develops Nuclear Capability
Janes Intelligence ReviewLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM (21st May 2009) – Jane’s Intelligence Review reveals that recent DigitalGlobe imagery acquired by IHS Jane's supports analysis that China is developing and expanding its nuclear warhead and strategic missile arsenals.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0905/S00432.htm
11:
Questions
for Oral Answer - 28 May 2009
Office of the Clerk1. Debt, Government—Prudent Levels; 2. Prime Minister—Promises; 3. Budget 2009—Broad Based - Low Rate Tax System; 4. Families Commission—Appointment of Christine Rankin; 5. Street Racing—Deterrents; 6. New Zealand—Credit Rating; 7. State Highway Projects—Funding
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0905/S00465.htm
12:
Budget
2009 at a glance – the road to
recovery
New Zealand GovernmentKeeps the economy going amid global turmoil • Budget 2009 takes steps to ensure New Zealanders are cushioned from the sharpest edges of the worst global recession since the 1930s. • New core Crown spending of $2.9 billion in Budget 2009 - combined ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0905/S00476.htm
13:
Budget
2009 - Breaking News Coverage
The Scoop TeamNew Zealand’s government scrapped tax cuts scheduled for the next two years, suspended contributions to the Super Fund and capped new spending to curb a projected surge in public debt...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00291.htm
14:
Business
welcomes policy aim to upgrade homes
Business Council for Sustainable DevelopmentThe New Zealand Business Council for Sustainable Development is welcoming reports that the Government intends offering up to 900,000 owners of pre-2000 homes $1500 grants to insulate their homes.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0905/S00725.htm
15:
XT
Go for Launch
Telecom New ZealandTomorrow morning Telecom stores around New Zealand will open and customers will be able to enjoy the XT Mobile Network.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0905/S00791.htm
16:
Speech: Bill English - Budget 2009
New Zealand GovernmentMr Speaker, I move that the Appropriation (2009/10 Estimates) Bill be now read a second time. Six months ago, this Government was elected on a platform of enterprise and growth. The National led Government is ambitious for New Zealand. We want New ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0905/S00544.htm
17:
Today
In Parliament: 28.05.09
Tom FrewenBill English delivers his first budget, stumbling a bit at the start and provoking jeers and a motion of no confidence from the Opposition but a standing ovation from his own side of the House.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00292.htm
18:
I
AM TV’S WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY
SPECIAL
I AM TVOlly Coddington fronts an I AM TV special on TV2 for World Environment Day. The programme celebrates winners of The Outlook for Someday sustainability film challenge for young people.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0905/S00375.htm
19:
ACC
director to take the reins at The Quit
Group
The Quit GroupSmoking cessation charity The Quit Group, which runs the successful Quitline, has appointed a new Chief Executive – only the second leader of the organisation in its 11 year history. Paula Snowden, currently Director Maori and Community Relations ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0905/S00376.htm
20:
Biofuel
Test Flight Shows Significant Fuel
Saving
Air New ZealandScientific testing has found that up to 1.4 tonnes of fuel can be saved on a twelve-hour long haul flight powered by a 50/50 blend of second generation jatropha sustainable biofuel and traditional Jet A1. The remarkable result is one of the key findings ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0905/S00765.htm
21:
Sludge
Report #190: The Band-aid Budget
C.D. SludgeThe headline numbers out of today's budget will scare no horses. And hopefully not the Standard and Poors' examiners anyway. And afterall that was - according to the PM John Key - the plan.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00288.htm
22:
Waitakere
welcomes Budget insulation programme
Waitakere CityA Government plan to offer subsidies to up to 900,000 homeowners to insulate their pre-2000 houses is the kick-start Waitakere City Council has been waiting for. The council is already working on a business plan for the Waitakere Housing Retrofit ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0905/S00363.htm
23:
Cooler
Weather Heats Up Debate
NZ Centre For Political ResearchEarlier this month a briefing paper for US government officials and environmental leaders on ways to “re-frame” the global warming debate in order to build stronger public support for climate change legislation, found its way into the hands of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0905/S00380.htm
24:
Aung
San Suu Kyi Takes the Stand
Terry EvansBurmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, who is on trial for breaking the terms of her house arrest, testified for the first time on Tuesday. After six days of evidence from prosecution witnesses, Suu Kyi told the court that she committed no crime by ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0905/S00434.htm
25:
Greens
negotiate landmark insulation
programme
Green PartyThe Green Party has negotiated an enhanced home insulation programme with the National-led Government.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0905/S00468.htm
26:
Green
IT Now Essential IT Practice
SymantecRespondents indicate Green IT budgets rising and IT willing to pay more up-front for energy efficient solutions
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0905/S00778.htm
Craig Busch“It is a terrible personal blow for me as I knew the keeper well. My thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues. Obviously I also know all the animals at the park which are owned by my Wildlife Trust, and I am deeply upset at the news ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0905/S00367.htm
28:
Scientists
Proclaim Climate Change Is Natural
Citizens Electoral CouncilAs the Rudd government geared up its push for a CO2 cap-and-trade emissions trading scheme (ETS), which would annihilate what’s left of Australia’s collapsing physical economy, a public symposium last Sunday heard evidence from several leading Australian ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0905/S00461.htm
29:
Top
Scoop Stories May 28th, 2009 News
Summary
The Scoop EditorLEAD STORY Scoop Business: NZ Ends Tax Cuts, Pension Contribution; Debt Soars Sludge Report #190: The Band-aid Budget Scoop Business: Productivity, Vision Take Back Seat To Debt NZ POLITICS Purchase Advisors: Political Appointee On $2000 A Day Insurance: ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00293.htm
30:
Telecom
XT Network Q&A - Questions & Answers
ffunnellThe following questions and answers were submitted to Telecom via a ffunnell advertising network web form over the past 6 days .
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0905/S00265.htm
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