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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 02 November 2009
Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 02 November 2009
1: Undernews
For 1 November 2009
UndernewsUNDERNEWS Since 1964, the news while there's still time to do something about it
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00017.htm
New Zealand Racing Industry BoardA New Zealand trained horse has a chance to snatch victory in the Melbourne Cup for the first time in eight years with five contenders lining up for tomorrow’s big race. New Zealand’s leading hope for this year’s race is three times Group 1 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00025.htm
3:
Q+A:
Paul Holmes interviews Judith Collins
TVNZPoints of interest: - New Zealanders will be “very surprised” by the names of criminal bosses exposed by new anti-organised crime unit - Proceeds of assets seized under new law will “go towards rehabilitation for addicts who have been the victims ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00003.htm
4:
NZ
PM Not Going To Copenhagen + MMP Under
Pressure
Scoop AudioRadio Adelaide: Selwyn Manning & Peter Godfrey discuss how NZ's PM John Key is not planning on heading to Copenhagen for the December climate change conference & appears to be dithering on climate change solutions. Also, MMP is under pressure!
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00018.htm
5:
Undernews
For 31 October 2009
UndernewsAfter nine months of political extremism - bankrolling huge banks, escalating the Afghan war, treating local public schools like they were just another federal agency and finding new ways to subsidize the health insurance industry - it may finally ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00008.htm
6:
Thailand
and Cambodia Argue About Thaksin
Richard S. EhrlichBANGKOK, Thailand -- Thailand and Cambodia have descended into a loud political feud about Bangkok's 2006 coup, and Thailand's current threat to demand the extradition of its fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00005.htm
7:
EU
Strengthening Action in Pakistan,
Afghanistan
European CommissionWith a plan for consolidated and strengthened action, the European Union stands ready to take on the complex challenges in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Concerted support from the international community is needed now more than ever. “With a new government ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00053.htm
8:
Kelly
Clarkson Tour Australia & NZ In April
2010
Chugg EntertainmentKELLY CLARKSON, the world’s first ‘American Idol,’ now a certified pop sensation, is bringing her ALL I EVER WANTED TOUR to Australia and New Zealand. Clarkson latest studio album, All I Ever Wanted has been dominating airwaves since it’s March 2009 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00003.htm
9:
Europe
1989-2009: Conferece Tour 29 Oct- 4
Nov.
European CommissionA series of events is taking place across New Zealand in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the end of the Berlin Wall and Communist rule in Europe, as well as the 5th anniversary of the EU's enlargement to Central and Eastern Europe, Cyprus ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00052.htm
10:
New
UN Campaign: Save Children From
Pneumonia
United NationsThe United Nations Children's Fund ( http://www.unicef.org/) and World Health Organization ( http://www.who.int/en/) launched a new action plan on Monday to prevent up to 5.3 million children from dying of pneumonia -- the biggest child killer worldwide -- ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00051.htm
11:
PM’s
Presser: Travel Perks + Foreshore and
Seabed
Scoop AudioAudio on demand of Prime Minister John Key’s Post Cabinet Press Conference. The Foreshore and Seabed legislation will not be repealed until a decision has been made on its replacement, the Prime Minister said today. Key said his government has been ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00020.htm
12:
Wallace
& Manning: MMP Woes + Oh My Dear
Daffodil!
Scoop AudioWallace Chapman & Selwyn Manning discuss how a NZ Herald Digipol showed 49 % of those surveyed want MMP to go. Is it fueled by dissatisfaction with politicians? Also, the 2009 Melbourne Cup is set to run tomorrow. NZ's favorite is a mare called Daffodil.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00019.htm
13:
NZers
oppose most policy changes in climate
bill
NZ Business Council for Sustainable DevelopementNew Zealanders oppose nearly all the major changes the Government proposes to make to emissions trading and climate policy. More are opposed than support proposals in the Climate Change Response (Moderated Emissions Trading) Amendment Bill, now ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00009.htm
14:
Is
An Electric Car Coming To Your
Driveway?
Sustainable Energy ForumCan electric vehicles, and electric transport in general, solve the problems of New Zealand's transport system? Are they the answer to worries about a world running out of oil and choking in the by-products of using fossil fuels? Is an electric car ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0911/S00002.htm
15:
Power
up without plugging in
Foundation For Research Science And TechnologyWorld-leading Auckland researchers have been eliminating the need for wires to supply power for 20 years and their technology could soon underpin a new breakthrough – charging electric vehicles. During the past year, the research team at Auckland UniServices ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0911/S00001.htm
16:
Voting
News: Fix Tennessee broken elections
Voting NewsNYTimes Slams Diebold/ES&S Merger, Succeeds In Not Using Word 'Paperless' Even Once!...Is the Supreme Court about to turn the US into a corporate democracy?...Senator Feingold and Representative Ellison for Introducing Same Day Voter Registration Bill...Military ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00016.htm
17:
Additional
Funding Change in Fortunes for
Tourism
Air New ZealandThe New Zealand Government’s additional tourism funding announced today will enable the industry to significantly grow tourism numbers and win back market share from other destinations, many of which have had substantial increases in marketing spend.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00046.htm
18:
Mass
Resignations at Bhutan Paper Raise
Concerns
International Federation of JournalistsThe International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is alarmed to learn of the mass resignation of all journalists from the Bhutan Times, after sharp disagreements on editorial process and content with a newly appointed chief executive. According to ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00041.htm
19:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ joins global slide; FBU, AIA
drop
BusinesswireNov. 2 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares fell, joining a global slide after unexpectedly weak consumer spending in the U.S. sapped demand for equities and drove down prices of commodities such as crude oil. Fletcher Building and Auckland International Airport ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00047.htm
20:
Discussion
Document released – Auckland
Council
Auckland Transition AgencyA discussion document that will help to shape the administration of the new Auckland Council is released by the Auckland Transition Agency (ATA) today. The document has been circulated to the chief executives and staff of Auckland existing local government ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00026.htm
21:
Weight
loss challenge motivates 500 Auckland
Maori
Mana Whenua ki Tamaki MakaurauMaori in Auckland are being encouraged to lose weight by entering a competition believed to be the first of its kind in the country. The 12 Week Whanau Weight-loss Challenge is a unique event initiated by Mana Whenua ki Tamaki Makaurau, which is a consortium ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0911/S00002.htm
22:
NZ
must withdraw approval for GE food
Green PartyThe Government must immediately withdraw its approval for a genetically engineered corn that is no longer being commercially developed in Europe because of safety concerns, Green Party Food Safety spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today. Monsanto’s high lysine ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00005.htm
23:
M
Collins: Failure by Design - the "Public"
Option
Michael CollinsDo you know what the "public option" does or who it covers? If you've had trouble finding out, it's not your fault. Reading the corporate media coverage provides little or no clue. It's hardly ever defined. There's a very good reason for the lack of ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00021.htm
24:
‘Super
city’ agency reflects call to retain
staff
Public Service AssociationThe Public Service Association is pleased the Auckland Transition Agency has listened to the union and recognised the importance of retaining Auckland’s local government workers in the transition to the ‘super city.’
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00032.htm
25:
Additional
Money to Bring 45,000 More Visitors
Tourism New ZealandAdditional funding of $20 million announced today by Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key is expected to bring up to around 45,000 additional visitors to New Zealand through increased marketing efforts, Tourism New Zealand says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00045.htm
26:
New
List MP For Green Party
Chief Electoral OfficeThe Chief Electoral Officer has declared: DAVID CLENDON from Auckland to be elected to Parliament from the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand list. The vacancy arises from the retirement from Parliament of Sue Bradford.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00012.htm
27:
Melbourne
Cup Hospitality On A High At
Ellerslie
Auckland Racing ClubTomorrow evening at 5pm two nations will stop to watch and celebrate the running of the greatest 3200m race in the world, the Emirates Melbourne Cup. With numerous hospitality areas selling out well before the event, Ellerslie’s summer season ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00031.htm
28:
Thailand/Burma:
Nationality Verification
Asian Human Rights CommissionThe Thai Government recently reiterated its policy to formalise the status of around 2 million migrants from Burma working here. Nationality verification (NV) is apparently required because these migrants left Burma without permission and entered Thailand ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00018.htm
29:
Speaking
For Animals On Show
Save Animals From ExploitationInternationally acclaimed director joins New Zealand educators to celebrate release of new animal-focused resource book. Award-winning director Michael Apted will take part in a free education lecture at Auckland Museum this Saturday in conjunction ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00013.htm
30:
UNICEF
Supports Water Tankering for Samoans
UNICEFAPIA, 2 November 2009 “ Almost 3,000 people, many of them children, are still relying on roadside delivery of water a month after a tsunami hit Samoa. The UN Children's Fund is supporting the Samoan Water Authority (SWA) with two water tankers to provide ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00050.htm
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