Top Scoop Stories November 17th 2009 News Summary

Tuesday, 17 November 2009, 1:11 pm
Article: The Scoop Editor

LEAD STORY

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Dirty Milk? Greenpeace Protest At Fonterra's Cow Coal
The four Greenpeace activists arrested today after closing down a Southland lignite coalmine say they succeeded in drawing attention to Fonterra’s expanding use of coal for milk processing.They labelled the burning of around 450,000 tonnes of coal every year Fonterra’s climate crime with a large banner across the mine. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00155.htm

ALSO:

Greenpeace Activists Shut Down Fonterra Coal Mine [2]

Raw Footage: Greenpeace shutdown Southland mine [3]

Greenpeace shut down mine [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00158.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/29445.html [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/29447.html [4]

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NZ POLITICS

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ALSO:

Questions for Oral Answer - 17 Nov 2009 [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00210.htm [2]

Harawira: Still Not Leaving Party
... Although it has been suggested to me on numerous occasions that I should consider doing so, I am not leaving the Maori Party. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00208.htm

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Oh, Hone! (Plus Rodney) [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00140.htm [2]

Disruption: Motorbike ACC Protests This Lunchtime
Wellington Police along with organizers of a protest by motorcycle riders are working to keep disruption to a minimum on Tuesday 17 November. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00273.htm

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Bikers descend on Wellington to protest ACC levy hikes [2]

ACC Levy Rises, Cover Cuts [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/29446.html [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00138.htm [3]

Ladies, A Protest: Women – Working For Free For The Rest Of The Year
Women subsidise the economy by nearly $4 billion a year! New Zealand women earn at least 12% less (in average hourly earnings) than men. It’s as if from 18 November until the end of the year women are working for free. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00153.htm

ALSO:

Background: Government’s ETS Figures [2]

Scoop Satire: ETS Amendment Submission [3]

Changes to ETS needed to reduce costs [4]

The Government’s $110 billion blowout [5]

Nick Smith’s head in the sand approach a huge risk [6]

More evidence of Nats slavishly following Australia [7]

Govt Needs To Put Brakes On ETS [8]

ETS amendments bill should not pass [9]

Farmers Out Of ETS ‘Faster Than A Rat Up A Drain' [10]

Greenpeace calls for protest outside Fonterra [11]

Error sends cost of ETS changes skyrocketing [12]

National's ETS to include special treatment for Maori [13]

World leaders support plan to delay climate change pact [14]

Scoop Editorial: Launching "Imagining 2020" [15]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00141.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00126.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00199.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00196.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00202.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00188.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00204.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00146.htm [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00149.htm [10]

[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00155.htm [11]

[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00130.htm [12]

[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/29413.html [13]

[14] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/world/29403.html [14]

[15] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00150.htm [15]

Cars: Dunne Says Govt Reinventing Wheel On Driving Age
The Government doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel on lifting the driving age, UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne said today, calling on it pick up his Bill to raise the driving age. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00184.htm

Audio: Turia & Sharples On Harawira's Future
Maori Party co-leader Tariana Turia said Hone Harawira is difficult to control and it does not look like he is going to change. The decision “to invite him to consider whether he would prefer to be independent” was made by the party a few days ago but has the support of herself and co-leader Pita Sharples, Turia said. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00142.htm

ALSO:

Harawira urged to become an independent at hui [2]

Harawira may resign from Maori Party after all [3]

Hone - Smells Like Nat-Whip Spirit [4]

Breakfast With Spanky – Russel Norman [5]

Oh, Hone! (Plus Rodney) [6]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/29283.html [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/29317.html [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00158.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00166.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00140.htm [6]

Useful After All: Army LAVs Off To Afghanistan
Three of the Army’s Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) and their crews are to be deployed to Afghanistan, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. “The LAVs are being deployed by the Defence Force to support SAS operations and will be there as long as they are needed,” Dr Mapp said. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00161.htm

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BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH

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Statistics: If Trend Holds, Death Will Be Abolished By 2059
There were 28,680 deaths registered during the September 2009 year, down 2 percent from 29,130 in 2008, Statistics New Zealand said today. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00161.htm

ALSO:

Deeper understanding of Asia called for [2]

Asia Aware Education Nurtures Future Success [3]

Farmers sign-on to Asia business ed partnership [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00480.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00464.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00459.htm [4]

High Seas: South Pacific Fisheries Convention Agreed
Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley today announced a new convention text had been agreed which will create a regional fisheries management organisation to manage non-highly-migratory fisheries in the high seas. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00181.htm

APEC: Obama Will Proceed With Pacific Trade Deal
Trade Minister Tim Groser has welcomed today’s announcements by President Obama and US Trade Representative Ron Kirk that the United States intends to proceed with the Trans-Pacific Partnership. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00179.htm

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While you were sleeping: APEC pledge on stimulus [2]

hile you were sleeping: APEC, Disney profit [3]

Key: Speech to the APEC CEO Summit 2009 [4]

16th APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting [5]

US TPP Announcement Significant for NZ Trade [6]

Barack in the free trade business [7]

Obama support for TPP announced today [8]

US New Zealand Free Trade Agreement A Step Closer [9]

US Free Trade Agreement A Poisoned Chalice For NZ [10]

A fuss about not much: the truth about a trade deal [11]

Obama confirms trade deal with NZ [12]

Key meets Obama to discuss 'holy grail' of FTAs [13]

NZ - Hong Kong step towards trade liberalisation [14]

NZ, Hong Kong CEP - opportunities for NZ exporters [15]

Another important FTA secured [16]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2009/11/16/while-you-were-sleeping-apec-pledge-on-stimulus/ [2]

[3] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2009/11/16/hile-you-were-sleeping-apec-disney-profit/ [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00177.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00435.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00444.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00442.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00439.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00438.htm [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00156.htm [10]

[11] - http://pundit.co.nz/content/a-fuss-about-not-much-the-truth-about-a-trade-deal" target="_blank [11]

[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/business/29353.html [12]

[13] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/world/29369.html [13]

[14] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00172.htm [14]

[15] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00429.htm [15]

[16] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00436.htm [16]

Scoop Business: Kathmandu Gains On Debut As Owners Sell Out
Kathmandu Holdings rose on its debut on the ASX and NZX as investors bet retailing is climbing out of its year-long slump, stoking the prospects for the outdoor equipment chain. Shares of the Christchurch-based company rose as high as $2.29 and recently traded at $2.22, a 4.1% premium on the IPO price of $2.13, valuing the company at $442 million. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2009/11/13/kathmandu-gains-on-debut-as-owners-sell-out/

ALSO:

Hong Kong Agreement Excellent News for NZ economy [2]

Opportunities for NZ exporters [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00425.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00429.htm [3]

Tourism: Whale Watch Kaikoura Takes Out Supreme Award
Whale Watch Kaikoura has outshone some of the world’s leading tour operators to claim the Supreme award at this year’s Responsible Tourism Awards in London. The awards were held last night (NZ time), as part of World Responsible Tourism Day at the World Travel Market in London. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00362.htm

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Whale Watch Kaikoura win well-deserved [2]

YHA Wellington City Wins Responsible Tourism Award [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00153.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00370.htm [3]

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COMMENT

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Aung San Suu Kyi, Omar Khadr, and Barack Obama: A dreadful tale of what America has become
During his trip to Asia, President Obama called for the government of Burma to release Aung San Suu Kyi, a noted dissident who has spent years under house arrest. It made headlines, a fact which tells us more about the role of media as an outlet for government ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00173.htm

Connie Lawn: US President Barack Obama Talks New Zealand Defence & Trade With Scoop
President Obama has provided positive answers to a number of questions about New Zealand. Scoop's White House reporter, Connie Lawn, posed the questions a few weeks ago. She had been hoping to get an interview with the President, before... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00154.htm

Gordon Campbell: The Selective Targeting Of Beenie Man
Reportedly, Big Day Out organizers have backed down from their original intention to include the Jamaican dancehall musician Beenie Man in the next BDO festival line-up in January. The reason has been the public pressure from gay activists who have been ... More »[1]

[1] - http://gordoncampbell.scoop.co.nz/2009/11/16/campbell-the-selective-targeting-of-beenie-man/

Dave Cohen: The Oil Situation Is Really Bad
On the eve of the International Energy Agency’s release of its annual World Energy Outlook (WEO), a whistleblower at the IEA claims the agency “has been deliberately underplaying a looming [oil] shortage for fear of triggering panic buying” in the... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00159.htm

How We Got To Zero: General Eikenberry's Hail Mary
WASHINGTON -- The United States ambassador to Afghanistan, who once served as the top American military commander there, has expressed in writing his reservations about deploying additional troops to the country, three senior American officials ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00160.htm

Uri Avnery: Scoundrel With Permission
This means that no war has broken out, no suicide bomb has exploded, no Qassam rocket has been launched at Sderot. Ahmadinejad has not test-fired a new missile that can reach Tel Aviv. Just another murder. Not that Israel is the world’s murder capital. ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00164.htm

The Sensuous Revolt: An Education
Sixteen-year old Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is predictably impressionable. Intelligence and the odd cutting remark might equip her for the classroom joust and parents in suburban Twickenham. But she has much growing up to do, something which is given ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00148.htm

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LIFESTYLE

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... And An Album Out: The Chris Knox Collection On NZ On Screen
The Chris Knox Collection was curated by Flying Nun founder Roger Shepherd: “this is a unique and important collection of work perfectly illustrating what is possible with the barest of resources and a free wheeling imagination.” More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00242.htm

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Deprived of speech, he sang without words [2]

Songs For Chris Knox: Record Release - Benefit Gig [3]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00169.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00055.htm [3]

Scoop Books: Killing Greg Shackleton Again And Again
I’m trying to think what to do about a recently published book – there is not much choice because of the laws of defamation. It’s ironic, anyone can print what they like and get away with it. Why? There is no protection in law for the dead, that’s why. More »[1]

[1] - http://books.scoop.co.nz/2009/11/14/killing-greg-shackleton-again-and-again/

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NZ All Whites Vs Bahrain (Part 2) [2]

PM to All Whites: You’ve done us proud [3]

Congratulations to the All Whites [4]

Wellington Wants Football Heroes Back [5]

Sony offers youngsters chance to follow All Whites [6]

Beenie Man: statement from the Big Day Out [7]

Beenie Man concerts axed in Australia & NZ [8]

Voltaire vs. the Pink Swastika [9]

Big Day Out facing pressure to ban gay-hating Beenie Man [10]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00153.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00180.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00192.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00143.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00221.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00187.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00226.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00142.htm [9]

[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/entertainment/29321.html [10]

Frontline Wine: What Is A Characterful Wine?
Specific regional wine tastings are a wine professional's 'American Idol early rounds'. The bulk of the evaluation is unmemorable. Some wines sing. Other wines are the equivalent of a shuffling, toothless tone-death witch desperately seeking attention (or perhaps... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00163.htm

Ooh La La: Hot Pink Bits National Tour
Whatever happened to Divine Brown? Can a phone sex operator get RSI? Do people really have sex through a pizza? Ever fantasised about an amputee? Frustrated you can’t look any of this up on your work computer? Then Hot Pink Bits is the show for you. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00212.htm

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WORLD

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Sport: Emirates Team New Zealand Update - Seventh Win
Emirates Team New Zealand won its first match of the Louis Vuitton Trophy second round, beating the French-German ALL4ONE by 47 sec. ETNZ is now clear leader of the regatta with a 7-win, 2 loss record. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00503.htm

Journalism: PNG Newspaper Accused Of Story Fabrication
A senior journalist on the Malaysian-owned National newspaper has accused the rival Rupert Murdoch daily Post-Courier of “fabricating” a front page lead story claiming 16,000 alien Filipinos are living in Papua New Guinea. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00496.htm

Somalia: The Forgotten Conflict Country In East Africa
Somalia is located in the Horn of Africa, adjacent to the Arabian Peninsula; Somalia is geographically located in a very advantageous region, bordering both Indian Ocean and the Red Sea. Country's land area is estimated to 637 660 km2. It shares borders ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00506.htm

Que Jumpers Shot: Blame Rudd: Indonesians Fire On Asylum Seekers
The ghastly fact that Indonesian authorities have opened fire on Afghan asylum seekers who were on their way to seek protection in Australia - their unabrogated right under international law - points squarely at Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and his equally ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00507.htm

The Amazon: Brazil Spreads Concrete Through The Rainforest
Depletion of the Amazon Rainforest is not a new concern facing environmentalists, biologists, ecologists, and a growing number of the Amazonian indigenous peoples. For decades they have feared for the fate of the world’s most biologically diverse ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00428.htm

Shrunken Heads: Repatriation Of Maori Human Remains From The UK
Thirty-three Mäori ancestral remains will be repatriated by Te Papa from five museums and institutions in Wales, Scotland, Sweden and the Republic of Ireland between 16 November and 28 November. The largest repatriation took place in 2007 when 45 kōiwi ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00206.htm

South Africa: Woman Jailed For Insulting Botswana
A South African woman who said Botswana’s president ‘looks like a Bushman’ was arrested, detained for two days and fined for ‘insulting Botswana’. Dorsey Dube was arrested after commenting on a portrait of President Khama. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00432.htm

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