Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 04 November 2009
1: 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
2:
Chomsky:
Obama Continues Bush Policy
Sherwood RossPolitical activist Noam Chomsky says that although President Obama views the Iraq invasion merely as “a mistake” or “strategic blunder,” it is, in fact, a “major crime” designed to enable America to control the Middle East oil reserves.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00052.htm
3:
Reflections
on Michael Moore’s capitalism
Jim MilesThe thrift in me allowed me to wait until Michael Moore’s “Capitalism - A Love Story” came out on second run theatres - it was well worth the wait. The powerful effect that Moore has on his audience derives from the personal stories he relates ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00051.htm
4:
Undernews
For 2 November 2009
UndernewsThe measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he knew he would never be found out. --Thomas Babington Macaulay
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00042.htm
5:
Top
Scoop Stories November 4th 2009 News
Summary
The Scoop EditorLEAD STORY Werewolf #5: Out Now - Lycanthropes Rejoice! NZ POLITICS Mohikinui Hydro Scheme: Brownlee Drops Spanner In SOE's Consent Process Secret Treaty: ACTA Copyright Treaty Really Is That Bad Pacific.Scoop: Fiji Expulsion Of Australian, NZ Envoys ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00053.htm
6:
NGOs
Urge UN to Adopt Strong Resolution in
Gaza
ALRCA Joint Open Letter to the representatives of United Nations member states by a global coalition of non-governmental organisations. Your Excellency, We, the undersigned civil society organizations, are writing to urge your government to support recommendations ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00138.htm
7:
Werewolf
#5 Out Now - Lycanthropes Rejoice!
The Scoop TeamNow I’ve returned from Europe, Werewolf will resume its usual monthly appearance with the full moon. Supposedly, journalism is meant to evaluate how power is being used and abused, and this issue contains a couple of interesting variations on that ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00045.htm
8:
Brownlee’s
foot in mouth over West Coast dam
New Zealand Labour PartyGerry Brownlee’s comments on the Meridian Energy-backed Mokihinui River hydro-generation application confirm that he is out of his depth in his portfolio, and that National does not understand how to plan for our country's future energy security, Labour's ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00041.htm
9:
World
Bank: China Rebounding Economically
World BankWashington, DC, November 3, 2009 -- The economic rebound in East Asia and the Pacific has been surprisingly swift and very welcome but take China out of the equation and the regional picture is less rosy, says the World Bank's half-yearly assessment of ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00139.htm
10:
Radio
Fiji Audio Issued Of Australia Visa
Officer
Scoop AudioRadio Fiji Releases Audio Of Australian Visa Officer Warning Officers Against Accepting Fiji Judicial Appointments...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00140.htm
11:
Storm
In A Tea Cup And A D Cup!
City Vision-Labour CouncillorsMissing teaspoons, dirty cups and the benefits of lesbian Treaty of Waitangi activism were hot topics for debate at the Auckland City Council today. The Council’s Community Services Committee debated at length whether to support a Council staff initiative ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00084.htm
12:
Voting
News: Election problems? Let us know
Voting NewsTuesday is election day. If you hear of an election meltdown or see them , problems with voting machines, polling places, voters, reports in the media or with your own eyes, let us know at Voting News and also BradBlog.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00038.htm
13:
Well-known
Kiwis pick Melbourne Cup winner
NZ Racing BoardThe New Zealand trained horse Daffodil is being tipped by the politicians to win Australasia’s richest race – the 2009 Emirates Melbourne Cup tomorrow – whereas New Zealand sporting personalities are divided on their picks.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00021.htm
14:
Revolt
Over Fascist Police State Nightmare
Libertarianz PartyThe Libertarianz Party accused Police Minister Collins of "Mugabe-worship", following her push to end the right to remain silent, the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and all private property rights in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00022.htm
15:
Pandemic
Influenza (H1N1) 09 Swine Flu: Update
158
Ministry of HealthDuring the week ending 30 October there was a slight rise in the number of New Zealanders seeing their doctor in relation to influenza-like illnesses (ILI).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0911/S00013.htm
16:
MPs
crash out of Cycle Challenge to safety
debate
BikeNZThe much anticipated MP cycle challenge around Lake Taupo between Labour’s Trevor Mallard and Auckland Central National MP Nikki Kaye has come to a crashing end.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00032.htm
17:
New
Zealand responds to Fijian expulsion
New Zealand GovernmentNew Zealand’s Acting Head of Mission in Fiji, Todd Cleaver, was formally declared Persona Non Grata by the interim regime early this afternoon and told to leave Fiji, Foreign Minister Murray McCully confirmed today. “As a result of that action, at ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00048.htm
18:
ACTA
Copyright Treaty Leaks: It Really Is That
Bad
Scoop LinkISPs around the world may be forced to snoop on their subscribers and cut them off if they are found to have shared copyright-protected music on the Internet, under an international agreement being promoted by the U.S.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00047.htm
19:
Photo
Essay: Halloween On Courtenay Place
Fernando RamirezPhoto Essay: Halloween On Courtenay Place Images by Fernando Ramirez
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00044.htm
20:
Single
ticket missing link for public
transport
Manukau City CouncilA single ticket system is the “missing link” for Auckland’s public transport, says Manukau Mayor Len Brown. Mr Brown is welcoming news that funding for the Auckland Regional Transport Authority (ARTA) and the Auckland Regional Council (ARC)’s integrated ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00093.htm
21:
Dunne:
Brownlee gets it right over Mokihinui
United Future NZ PartyUnitedFuture Leader Peter Dunne is pleased Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee has announced the Government does not intend to continue with the Mokihinui River hydro scheme. “The environmental and recreational impacts of the proposed dam and the artificial ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00049.htm
22:
Speech:
Groser -Climate change, trade,
agriculture
New Zealand GovernmentClimate change, trade and agriculture I want to talk to you about the future of NZ agriculture in ways that I suspect may at times be politically reassuring but may also challenge you in other ways. In fact I hope some of these ideas will indeed ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00040.htm
23:
Government
takes steps to demystify data
New Zealand GovernmentMaking sense of government data is set to become easier, thanks to a new web-based pilot project launched today, says Internal Affairs Minister Nathan Guy. The creation of www.data.govt.nz is part of a drive to make non-personal government data more ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00045.htm
24:
Unions
unite in Ports of Auckland labour
blunder
Maritime Union of New ZealandThe Ports of Auckland has been put on notice from Unions that it will have to train its own workforce rather than fly in staff from other ports.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00145.htm
25:
Labtests
Patient Survey Confirms Quality Care
Labtests AucklandAuckland community pathology provider, Labtests has today released the latest results from its ongoing survey of patients having their blood taken at collection centres, which confirms the quality care being provided.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0911/S00014.htm
26:
Teen
Book Club Txt to Win - New Moon
tickets!
Auckland City CouncilWe’re celebrating the eagerly awaited Twilight sequel – New Moon – with the launch of Central City Library’s first ever Teen Book Club and a txt competition to give away 50 movie passes.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00082.htm
27:
Arts
marketers' chance to become internet
savvy
Creative New ZealandDoes the idea of web marketing, social media and web analytics intrigue you? Do you want to speak to the Generation V [Virtual]? Does your arts organisation have a Facebook page or are on Twitter or MySpace but not quite sure whether you are utilising social ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00141.htm
28:
Govt
foot falls from mouth on biosecurity
risk
Green PartyThe Government has finally acknowledged that there are palm kernel biosecurity risks, including from foot and mouth disease, following Green Party questioning and pressure in past months. “I call again for an immediate halt to imports of palm kernel, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00046.htm
29:
New
bus route connecting Halswell to the
hospital
Environment CanterburyImprovements to Environment Canterbury’s Christchurch Metro services came into effect on Monday, November 2 with the Number 7 bus from Halswell to the city now stopping at Christchurch Public Hospital.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00094.htm
30:
“Pick
a Path” interactive story
technology
Run The RedRun The Red, New Zealand’s leader in mobile marketing and solutions has provided TVNZ On Demand with the SMS functionality to drive the new format interactive web drama Reservoir Hill. This first of its kind in NZ was a story that users of the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0911/S00007.htm