Celebrating 25 Years of Scoop
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For August 15 10
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For August 15 10
Binoy KampmarkA moment to ponder: the cruel deaths of 118 men, who perished with their nuclear submarine ten years ago during naval exercises in the Barents Sea. The tragedy was compounded by that sclerotic response typical of bureaucracies terrified of openness ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00091/remembering-the-kursk.htm
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Guyon
Espiner Interviews Prof. Sir Peter
Gluckman
TVNZTeen suicide just “the tip” of the complex problems facing young New Zealanders. New and social media “enormously” influential on changing behaviour. "We’ve changed the way we rear our children," says Professor Gluckman.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00169/guyon-espiner-interviews-prof-sir-peter-gluckman.htm
Red HatAuckland, New Zealand – 13 August 2010 - Red Hat, Inc. (NYSE: RHT), the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, will host briefing sessions in New Zealand based on cutting through market hype to reveal the true value of cloud computing ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00428/value-of-cloud-computing.htm
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2
Reporters Found Dead, Threats
Escalate
Pacific Media Watch1 journalist's body was found in a river, another died mysteriously in his home, and a third has received a death threat written in blood. Indonesian journalists are under deadly pressure for reporting on environmental degradation and local politics
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00260/2-reporters-found-dead-threats-escalate.htm
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Minister
Pays Tribute On Anniversary Of VJ Day
New Zealand GovernmentSixty-five years after the end of the Second World War, New Zealanders still enjoy the peace and freedom that so many fought and died for, Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today on the anniversary of VJ Day.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00223/minister-pays-tribute-on-anniversary-of-vj-day.htm
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'The
Nation': Roger Fowler & David Zwartz
TV3's 'The Nation'The past week you’ve been asked to give to a group called Kia Ora Gaza. But is this really a handout for the needy Gazans, or is it something else? We have Roger Fowler, Captain of Kia Ora Gaza and David Zwartz from the Jewish Council of NZ
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00175/the-nation-roger-fowler-david-zwartz.htm
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Top
Thought Leaders At 50 Year ICT
Celebration
NZ Computer SocietyThe New Zealand Computer Society Inc (NZCS), the professional body of the ICT sector, today outlined some of the key presenters and thought leaders at the Society’s “50 Years of ICT Innovation” conference next month.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00430/top-thought-leaders-at-50-year-ict-celebration.htm
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Frontline
Health Cuts Top 100, Thousands Miss
Out
New Zealand Labour PartyCuts to frontline health services have now reached 100 with elderly, the mentally unwell and public health services bearing the brunt, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00227/frontline-health-cuts-top-100-thousands-miss-out.htm
9:
Tell
Turners & Growers To “Pull Its Head
In"
New Zealand Labour PartyThe attack by Turners and Growers on Zespri borders on national treachery, with significant possible ramifications for New Zealand efforts to progress free trade, says Labour Agriculture spokesperson Damien O’Connor.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00226/tell-turners-growers-to-pull-its-head-in.htm
10:
Specialist
Medical Worker Shortages Ring Alarm
New Zealand Labour PartyThe severe specialist medical workforce shortage in New Zealand has been exposed again by a worrying Association of Salaried Medical Specialists issues paper released today, says Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00225/specialist-medical-worker-shortages-ring-alarm.htm
11:
Cirque
Mother Africa -- A Circus Of The
Senses
Cirque Mother AfricaCIRQUE MOTHER AFRICA , a spectacular celebration created in Africa by an African, Winston Ruddle, and pounding with the heart of Africa, is coming to New Zealand next month.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1008/S00216/cirque-mother-africa-a-circus-of-the-senses.htm
Foreign Policy InitiativeThe Overnight Brief is a daily product of the Foreign Policy Initiative , which seeks to promote an active U.S. foreign policy committed to robust support for democratic allies, human rights, a strong American military equipped to meet the challenges ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00258/fpi-overnight-brief.htm
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Emergency
Work Underway To Relieve Flooding
Rivers
Environment Bay of PlentyWork is underway to open Whakatāne River’s overflow area at the river mouth so that more flood waters can escape, and emergency repairs are taking place on a canal to the west of the town.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00241/emergency-work-underway-to-relieve-flooding-rivers.htm
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Civil
Defence Proposals a Disaster In The
Making!
Grant Gillon"Secret proposals leaked today reveal that the Auckland Transition Agency is proposing to close North Shore’s Civil Defence Operations Centre on East Coast Road," said Grant Gillon.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00242/civil-defence-proposals-a-disaster-in-the-making.htm
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Let’s
Protect Our Precious Local Heritage
Cameron Brewer“Voters tell me they like the fact that one of my seven commitments is ‘protecting our heritage’. Locals still refer to the demolition of the Coolangatta homestead at 464 Remuera Road,' says Cameron Brewer.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00243/lets-protect-our-precious-local-heritage.htm
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Dillon
Top Ten At Youth Olympic Games
Triathlon New ZealandNew Zealand’s Maddie Dillon has raced superbly to finish in 8th place at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore this afternoon, finishing less than two minutes behind winner Yuka Sato from Japan.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1008/S00213/dillon-top-ten-at-youth-olympic-games.htm
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Iraq:
New Middle East Proxy Army
Rick RozoffA North Atlantic Treaty Organization website recently posted an article by the commander of the NATO Training Mission – Iraq, American Lieutenant General Michael Barbero, entitled "NATO Training Mission – Iraq: Tactical Size...Strategic Impact" which ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00248/iraq-new-middle-east-proxy-army.htm
18:
Nats
Admit They Have No Plan For Savings
New Zealand Labour PartyAfter nine years in Opposition and nearly two in government, it is astounding that National has admitted it still has no plans to lift New Zealand’s crucial savings rate, Labour Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1008/S00224/nats-admit-they-have-no-plan-for-savings.htm
19:
Motor
Vehicle Accident On The Paekakariki Hill
Rd
Westpac Rescue HelicopterThe Wellington Based Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called this today at 1130 am the 15th Aug 10 to a Motor Vehicle Accident between a Motorcycle and a Vehicle on the Paekakariki Hill Rd on the Paekakariki side of the Hill.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00244/motor-vehicle-accident-on-the-paekakariki-hill-rd.htm
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Commentators
Critical Over Relevance Of Forum
Pacific Media WatchIssues such as growing foreign ownership of Vanuatu land, funding cuts to Pacific campaigns against domestic violence and specifics on inter-island trade all remain “unvoiced”.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00261/commentators-critical-over-relevance-of-forum.htm
21:
Striving
To Return Kyrgyz Children To School
Soon
United NationsThe United Nations Children's Fund and Kyrgyz authorities have launched an initiative to ensure safe access to education at the start of the new school year in September for thousands of youngsters affected by the recent violence in Osh.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00265/striving-to-return-kyrgyz-children-to-school-soon.htm
IG MarketsAcross Asia, regional markets are all modestly higher, shaking off concerns over the outlook for the global economy. The Kospi is stronger by 1.4% and the best performer in the region while the Shanghai Composite, the Nikkei 225 and the Hang Seng are ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1008/S00429/asian-markets-strengthen.htm
Environment Bay of PlentyRain has eased across the region. Bay of Plenty Regional Council Duty Flood Manager Bruce Crabbe said the Otara, Waioeka, and Waimana Rivers exceeded second warning levels, but have now peaked and are receding.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1008/S00239/rain-continues-to-ease.htm
24:
Exercise
KAKADU 2010 begins off Darwin
Australian Defence ForceWhat: More than 3,000 officers, sailors, airmen and women from four different countries are set to take to the waters north of Darwin to practice their maritime skills in Exercise Kakadu, an important international exercise hosted by the Royal Australian ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00254/exercise-kakadu-2010-begins-off-darwin.htm
25:
Ban
Urges Young People To Use Their
Voices
United NationsSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged participants at a United Nations student forum to use their voices for the common good, and to build a culture of tolerance and understanding in a world that is more connected than ever before.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00267/ban-urges-young-people-to-use-their-voices.htm
26:
Willis
Finishes 2nd In Falmouth Mile
NZ RunNick Willis announced his return to competition with a solid showing in the Falmouth Mile. Finishing second in 3:59.73 Nick was passed on the line by Russell Brown of
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1008/S00215/willis-finishes-2nd-in-falmouth-mile.htm
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Walking
The Talk
Equestrian Sports New ZealandEquestrian Sports New Zealand endurance high performance leader Madonna Harris has finished third in the grueling 1000-kilometre Mongol Derby. The winners took eight days to complete the 1000-kilometres. They rode the entire race together.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1008/S00214/walking-the-talk.htm
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Q+A
Panel Discussions Led By Paul Holmes
TVNZPanel discussions between Paul Holmes, Dr Jon Johansson, CEO of Great Potentials, Dame Lesley Max & Every Child Counts Manager Deborah Morris-Travers in response to interviews with Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, Bruce Hawker and John Hewson
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1008/S00171/qa-panel-discussions-led-by-paul-holmes.htm
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Hindus
Laud Norway’s Oya Music Festival
Rajan ZedHindus have applauded Norway’s Oya Festival (Oyafestivalen) for being a sustainable and green festival in an environmentally friendly zone, calling it “a step in the right direction”.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00264/hindus-laud-norways-oya-music-festival.htm
30:
Call
For Restraint After Violence In
Afghanistan
United NationsThe United Nations mission in Afghanistan today expressed concern about violent clashes that erupted in the capital on Friday and called on all parties to cease hostilities and exercise restraint.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00263/call-for-restraint-after-violence-in-afghanistan.htm
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