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Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 30 October 2009
Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 30 October 2009
1: Response
To TV3 Campbell Live Item
Destiny ChurchesThis statement is in response to TV3’s Campbell Live item on Thursday 29th October 2009 featuring Destiny Church. The item centered around commentary by an ‘unidentified’ individual and hidden-camera footage obtained by that person whilst at a public men’s ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00427.htm
2:
UN
Finds Rockets Aimed At Israel In South
Lebanon
United NationsA day after Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon urged maximum restraint by all sides, United Nations peacekeepers today found four more rockets, three of them set to be fired, in an area of southern Lebanon from which a missile zoomed into Israel on Monday.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0910/S00442.htm
3:
Cote
D'Ivoire: Security Council Extends
Sanctions
United NationsThe Security Council today extended the sanctions imposed on Côte d’Ivoire, warning that the situation in the divided West African nation continues to pose a threat to international peace and security for the region.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0910/S00443.htm
4:
Thailand
& Cambodia Argue About Thaksin & the
Coup
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. The rift between the two ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00264.htm
5:
UN
Expert Concerned Over Zimbawe Torture
Reports
United NationsThe United Nations independent expert on torture today voiced concern over reports of ill treatment in Zimbabwe, 24 hours after his invitation to visit the country was suddenly revoked.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0910/S00441.htm
6:
Ban
Ki-moon: Jerusalem Must Be Capital
United NationsJerusalem must be the capital of two States – Israel and Palestine – living side-by-side in peace and security, with arrangements for the holy sites acceptable to all, if peace in the Middle East is to be achieved, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0910/S00421.htm
7:
Bomber's
Blog - The War on News - ep 16
Bomber's BlogBomber's Blog - The War on News - ep 16 part 1 & 2 Martyn "Bomber" Bradbury. Bomber's Blog - the war on news. Weekly TV show on Triangle/Stratos. Bomber also posts on the Tumeke! blog: www.tumeke.blogspot.com
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00263.htm
8:
Tom
Frewen: Today In Parliament 29.10.09
Tom FrewenBill English stands in for John Key to answer questions from around the chamber about ACC, the foreshore and seabed, Crown debt and privatisation of water supplies which Local Government Minister, Rodney Hide, swears is not on the cards. Bill English ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00255.htm
9:
Top
Scoop Stories October 30th 2009 News
Summary
The Scoop EditorLEAD STORY Outages: North Auckland, Northland Power Now Back To Usual Levels NZ POLITICS Legislation: Immigration Bill Passes Third Reading Teachers Day: Minister Does Not Bring Presents Scoop's "Meet The MPs" Project Religion: Destiny Church Response ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00265.htm
10:
Hands-free
calling in cars almost as dangerous
Science Media CentreFrom Sunday drivers in New Zealand will only be allowed to use mobile phones in their cars if they use a hands-free kit or phone cradle. The ban, and its timing, were officially confirmed in August. Mobile phones cannot be used, even while stopped ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00431.htm
11:
Speech:
Harawira - Immigration Bill, Third
Reading
The Maori PartyYesterday I got back home after being away for three weeks as part of a delegation to the Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Geneva. While there we also visited the European Parliament in Brussels, where we met with MPs and officials to see how ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00475.htm
12:
Questions
and Answers - 29 Oct 2009
Office of the ClerkEconomy—Fiscal and Economic Challenges ; Ministers—Confidence; Water Services—Privatisation; Finance, Minister—Statements; Crime, Organised—Deterrents; Health Care—Policy
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00487.htm
13:
Auckland
DHBs Reduce Lab Test Services
NZ Aged Care AssociationAuckland DHBs Reduce Lab Test Services to Aged Care Sector The aged residential care sector is disappointed that the three Auckland DHBs have decided to reduce lab test services to the elderly in care. Without any consultation or warning the three Auckland ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0910/S00458.htm
14:
Immigration
Act passes third reading
New Zealand GovernmentThe new Immigration Act, which passed into law today will enhance border security and improve the efficiency of our immigration services, says Immigration Minister, Jonathan Coleman. “The previous legislation is now completely out of date. The ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00471.htm
15:
Super
city corporatisation a shocker
New Zealand Labour PartyThe proposed structure of the new Auckland council will corporatise the city and is a betrayal of Auckland's democracy, says Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford. Labour has been leaked the details of the new structure which reveal ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00442.htm
16:
Destiny
Churchism in Theory and Practice
Adam VinkAmidst the terror and debauchery of the Old Testament are some passages of striking intrigue and beauty. Among these is Psalm 79 - a passage I was drawn to ponder during a recent visit to a ‘Miracle Faith Healing’ service held by one of our country’s ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00261.htm
17:
North
Auckland, Northland Outage - Power
Restored
TranspowerPower has now been restored to all areas affected by a power outage this morning due to a forklift carrying a container hitting the 220 kV transmission line between Otahuhu and Henderson. Areas were restored by 1pm.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0910/S00446.htm
18:
bFM
Audio: Turei on new bodily samples
ammendment
95bfmbFM’s Hamish interviews Metira Turei about her party's opposition to the Criminal Investigations (Bodily Samples) Amendment Bill
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0910/S00254.htm
19:
Millions
learn about NZ through Giant Rugby
Ball
Tourism New ZealandNew Zealand is getting huge interest from Japanese people a day after New Zealand’s giant rugby ball was opened in Tokyo. The opening of the rugby ball under the high profile Tokyo Tower site was covered by over 100 journalists from Japan’s eleven ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00794.htm
20:
Call
for action over councillor’s racist
rant
The Maori PartyMaori Party MP for Waiariki Te Ururoa Flavell has called on Whakatane Mayor Colin Holmes and his District Council colleagues to take disciplinary action over the racist rantings of Councillor Russell Orr. “I am disgusted by the diatribe on Colin Orr’s ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00492.htm
New Zealand Labour PartyLabour Leader Phil Goff leaves Monday for a four-day visit to Samoa and Tonga. The visit will focus on recovery and rehabilitation needs in both countries following the tragic loss of life and major damage caused by the recent tsunami. "New Zealanders ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00491.htm
22:
More
to the future than just dollars – Age
Concern
Age ConcernTreasury's future options focus on financial issues, but Age Concern New Zealand says that social issues need to be considered too. "The question has to be asked: what sort of society do we want to have in the future? All New Zealanders young and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00433.htm
23:
Submissions
on Sale of Liquor
Law Commission“A remarkable number of New Zealanders have taken the opportunity to express their views on the reform of the country’s liquor laws,” Sir Geoffrey Palmer, President of the Law Commission said today. Over 2,000 submissions had been received by the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00432.htm
24:
Quotable
Value Growing Through DTZ Acquisition
Quotable Value New ZealandQuotable Value Limited (QV) is very pleased to announce the purchase of the DTZ business in New Zealand, which is planned to come into effect in early November this year. “This acquisition fits well with QV’s plans for continued growth and profitability” ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00826.htm
25:
'The
international cow' is the future of
dairy
Federated FarmersThe only farmer out of two New Zealanders on the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) Standing Committee on Farm Management and Animal Health, Willy Leferink, is seeing moves to internationalise standards in the dairy industry. “Having been ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00823.htm
26:
Bringing
work to life: Winning employers show
how
Work and Life Awards 2009Skifield operator NZSki, infrastructure specialist Downer EDI Works, accountancy firm BDO Spicers Taranaki and Manukau City Council are among the winners in the EEO Trust Work & Life Awards 2009.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0910/S00807.htm
27:
Zombified
minimum wage workers awaken
Unite UnionMinimum wage zombie workers to burn Vampire Boss in Queen Street tonight, as Sue Bradford returns to the parliament of the streets! Friday 7pm Oct 30th Campaign for a Living Wage SHOCK! Zombified minimum wage workers awaken and achieve class consciousness, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0910/S00430.htm
28:
Minister
acknowledges World Teachers Day
New Zealand GovernmentEducation Minister Anne Tolley has acknowledged the valuable work being done by New Zealand’s teachers as they celebrate World Teachers Day. “Teaching is a vitally important job, second only to parenting,” said Mrs Tolley. “Our children and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0910/S00483.htm
the New Zealand Rural General PracticeA single Primary Health Organisation for Otago and Southland must have a wide vision focussed on meeting the health needs of rural communities – not only the towns but also the large numbers of people who live and work in rural areas, says New Zealand ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0910/S00452.htm
30:
Birds
thrive as rat population dives in
Hawdon
Department of ConservationRat numbers are down, and native birds are thriving following a 1080 drop in the Hawdon Valley, latest monitoring results show. Prior to the 1080 application in mid September the rat population in the Hawdon Valley, Arthur’s Pass National Park, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0910/S00454.htm
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