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Yesterday's top 20 rating items on Scoop were...
1: Nuclear
Spaceplane Downed, South of
Brisbane!
Hamilton, New Zealand: For the last two months rumors have been flying over the internet that, concurrent with the US presidential elections, elements of the US black spaceplane arsenal would be de-classified. No one seemed to know if this was ...
2:
Howard's
End: US Economy Cools
In my September 19th column I warned our readers that a looming recession was in store for the American economy. Now, General Motors, Unisys Corp, Motorola, Whirlpool, Aetna, and Gillette are laying off thousands of their US workers. John Howard writes.
3:
MOTORNET:
A Tale Of Two Hybrids
It can be hard to attract attention around Wellington. It would seem that for many capital city dwellers, perfecting the art of cool, collected non-chalance is a must - particularly if you’re part of the ever expanding cafe set. It just isn't done ...Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
4:
Steinlager
Premium Light Sharp Stories
Launched
Scoop Media in association with Steinlager Premium Light today launch a joint promotion of Top Scoops (With Sharp Stories) - New Zealand's first free and customiseable real-time news by email service. Existing My Scoop subscribers are invited to send this message ...
5:
On
The Right: What Will, Won’t And Might
Happen
Well, here it is. My last column for Scoop, at least for the time being. As you read this, I will be preparing to leave Auckland, my home for the last four weeks, and going back to Nelson for a long summer consisting of swimming, scallops, and Student ...
6:
Howard's
End: Religion Of The Heart, Not The
Knees
In a few days the Christian world will celebrate an event and a message that is said to be 2,000 years old. But it's a much older message than that and it really doesn't matter if you're religious because the message remains relevant today. John ...
7:
Goodie
Two Shoes Dunne Should Try Turning Up
ACT Finance spokesman Rodney Hide today hit back at United Future Leader Peter Dunne for his failure to front up to Parliament.
8:
BPS:
Not A Lot Left In The Cupboard
At 2pm today the Government released its Budget Policy Statement – showing spending intentions for the June 2000-2001 budget – and Treasury’s December Economic and Fiscal Update – with three year economic forecasts. Scoop’s Alastair Thompson attended the ...
9:
We're
Dreaming Of A RED
Christmas.....
Landcare Research scientists say special care must be taken to halt the decline of our native Christmas trees and plants, and that the Christmas favourite, holly , is becoming a weed.
10:
NZ's
'World Leading' Telecommunications Reform
Communications Minister Paul Swain released the government's response to the Ministerial Inquiry into Telecommunications today.
11:
Spare
A Thought This Christmas....
Most of us will now be deep in preparation for Christmas. Christmas is a special time for most people. As well as being of traditional religious significance, Christmas is also a celebration of the family.
12:
National
Radio Midday Report
Telecommunications Policy – Plane Crash – Wickliffe Paroled – David Did It – Embryo Research – Turkish Prisoners – Wahid Visits Aceh – Mexican Volcano – Young Prisoner – Overseas Doctors – Workplace Disease – Women’s Cricket
13:
Defence
Service Chiefs Reappointed
The Service Chiefs of the New Zealand Army and the Royal New Zealand Air Force have been reappointed for a further year.
"An arts wage would amount to creating a "First Circle" of the welfare system for privileged artists," National MP Katherine Rich said today.
15:
Scoop
Images: Consultation About The
House
Clockwise from top left: National Junior Whip Gerry Brownlee, National Senior Whip John Carter, Leader of the opposition Jenny Shipley
16:
Destructive
Christmas Day Virus/Worm
Mutation
Symantec New Zealand has warned computer users and companies of the potential threat to data and systems posed by a mutation of the W32.Kriz virus. The hybrid virus renders infected systems inoperable on Christmas day by wiping out all hard drives and attempting ...
17:
Holden’s
Coupe To Be Called Monaro
Holden has confirmed that its much-anticipated new sports coupe is to bear the famous Monaro nameplate. For introduction in late 2001, the stylish two-door Monaro is based on the same platform as today’s Holden Commodore.
18:
Scoop
Images: Debutante Labour MPs
Hon. Parekura Horomia, Labour MP for Ikaroa-Rawhiti, Minister of Maori Affairs, Associate Minister of Social Services and Employment (Employment) and Associate Minister of Education
19:
So
Just What Is The Third
Way?
During the election campaign few journalists or political commentators picked-up on Helen Clark's comments about the “Third Way”. So what is the “Third Way” which America's Clinton, Britain’s Blair and Germany's Schroeder have been following. John ...
20:
Hide's
Facts Wrong Yet Again
"Claims by Rodney Hide MP about my attendance at Parliament are utterly and completely wrong," says United Future leader, Hon Peter Dunne.
Alastair Thompson
Scoop Publisher
Alastair Thompson is the co-founder of Scoop. He is of Scottish and Irish extraction and from Wellington, New Zealand. Alastair has 24 years experience in the media, at the Dominion, National Business Review, North & South magazine, Straight Furrow newspaper and online since 1997. He is the winner of several journalism awards for business and investigative work.
Gordon Campbell: On bird flu, AUKUS entry fees and Cindy Lee
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Peter Dunne: Luxon Gets Out His Butcher's Knife - Briefly
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Gordon Campbell: On Fast Track Powers, Media Woes And The Tiktok Ban
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