Commonwealth Games: Progress "Slower Than Hoped"
The New Zealand Olympic Committee is disappointed with progress in the residential area of the Delhi Commonwealth Games Village and has been offered an alternative apartment building after organisers struggled to prepare the original tower for habitation.The New Zealand team has now moved into towers eight and nine and chef de mission Dave Currie says conditions are much improved but notes there is still considerable work to be done before the official opening on 23rd September. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00232/village-progress-slower-than-hoped.htm

"No point" sending athletes to Delhi, says Key
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[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/politics/41276.html

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Questions and Answers - 21 September 2010 [2]

Today In Parliament 21.09.10 [3]

[Last] Week In Parliament 17.09.10 [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00312/questions-and-answers-21-september-2010.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00155/today-in-parliament-210910.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00128/today-in-parliament-170910.htm [4]

Scoop Business: Councils On Notice Over Freshwater Management
Regional councils are on notice to improve how they manage the country’s freshwater resources, with the release today of the government’s experiment in consensus-making, the final report of the Land and Water Forum. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/22/councils-on-notice-over-freshwater-management/

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No more excuses for delaying clean water rules [2]

Maori Party welcomes iwi inclusion in water report [3]

National Water Organisation Welcomes Forum Report [4]

Land and Water Forum report [5]

Land & Water Forum report a first step [6]

Forest & Bird welcomes water consensus [7]

Ongoing Monitoring of Groundwater Post-Earthquake [8]

The Water Show - Miranda Parkes [9]

No Right Turn: A closer look: The Land and Water Forum [10]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00324/no-more-excuses-for-delaying-clean-water-rules.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00329/maori-party-welcomes-iwi-inclusion-in-water-report.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00266/national-water-organisation-welcomes-forum-report.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00710/land-and-water-forum-report.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00709/land-water-forum-report-a-first-step.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00272/forest-bird-welcomes-water-consensus.htm [7]

[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00621/ongoing-monitoring-of-groundwater-post-earthquake.htm [8]

[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0805/S00022.htm [9]

[10] - http://norightturn.blogspot.com/2010/09/closer-look-land-and-water-forum.html" target="_blank [10]

Auckland: Warrants Executed In Electoral Enrolment Probe
A number of search warrants have been executed on residential and business addresses in Auckland's Papatoetoe ward over the last two days as part of the police inquiry into electoral roll enrolment irregularities. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00269/warrants-executed-in-electoral-enrolment-probe.htm

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Andrew Geddis: J'accuse [2]

A major screw up [3]

Labour and Green MPs walk out of select committee [4]

Goudie ‘hat-trick’ nothing to be proud of [5]

Electoral Disqualification Strongly Opposed [6]

Modified MMP an option for voters unhappy with ACT [7]

[2] - http://pundit.co.nz/content/jaccuse" target="_blank [2]

[3] - http://networkedblogs.com/83E8Q" target="_blank [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00481.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1007/S00077.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00313.htm [6]

[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00243/modified-mmp-an-option-for-voters-unhappy-with-act.htm [7]

Blood Alcohol: Government Backs Legal Drunk Driving
"The Prime Minister and Transport Minister Steven Joyce need to explain to the country, why they are prepared to sacrifice up to 33 lives and $238 million dollars in social costs each year by their delay in reducing the blood alcohol limit for driving" says University of Otago’s Professor Jennie Connor. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1009/S00130/government-backs-legal-drunk-driving.htm

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Greens welcome PCE’s findings on mining [2]

Commissioner right: conservation should come first [3]

Fonterra’s implication in rainforest destruction [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00304/greens-welcome-pces-findings-on-mining.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00255/commissioner-right-conservation-should-come-first.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00249/fonterras-implication-in-rainforest-destruction.htm [4]

McCully To UN: NZ Statement On Millennium Development Goals
I welcome the opportunity to review progress towards the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals, and to identify steps we might take that will improve progress. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00301/nz-statement-on-millennium-development-goals.htm

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Children: Experts and leaders gather [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00409/children-experts-and-leaders-gather.htm [2]

Remarks By Helen Clark, Chair Of The UNDG
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[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00376/remarks-by-helen-clark-chair-of-the-undg.htm

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PM Presser – 2015 Poverty Pledge "A Long Way Away" [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1007/S00199/pm-presser-2015-poverty-pledge-a-long-way-away.htm [2]

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Scoop Business: NZ Credit Card Spending Creeps Up
New Zealanders’ spending on their credit cards ticked up last month, though it’s still fairly muted and shouldn’t give the Reserve Bank any cause to rethink its strategy. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/21/nz-credit-card-spending-creeps-up/

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NZ employees ‘more despondent’ about prospects [2]

NZ dollar rises above 73 cents after Fed statement [3]

NZ tourism bolstered by Chinese visitors [4]

Air New Zealand loads up in August, shares gain [5]

Oil coys resist new reserves disclosure regime [6]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/22/nz-employees-%e2%80%98more-despondent%e2%80%99-about-prospects/ [2]

[3] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/22/nz-dollar-rises-above-73-cents-after-fed-statement/ [3]

[4] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/21/nz-tourism-bolstered-by-chinese-visitors/ [4]

[5] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/21/air-new-zealand-loads-up-in-august-shares-gain/ [5]

[6] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/21/oil-coys-resist-new-reserves-disclosure-regime/ [6]

IG Markets - Forex Focus September 21, 2010
Daily FX analysis from More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00676/ig-markets-forex-focus-september-21-2010.htm

ALSO:

IG Markets – Morning Prices [2]

Stocks to watch: AIA, CAV, NZS, PRC, OGC, RBD, WHS [3]

NZ dollar drops to 5-mth low vs Australian dollar [4]

While you were sleeping: Bulls back in charge [5]

MARKET CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Cavalier leads [6]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00654/ig-markets-morning-prices.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00642/stocks-to-watch-aia-cav-nzs-prc-ogc-rbd-whs.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00641/nz-dollar-drops-to-5-mth-low-vs-australian-dollar.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00640/while-you-were-sleeping-bulls-back-in-charge.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00637/market-close-nz-shares-rise-cavalier-leads.htm [6]

Scoop Business: Economists Trim Forecasts For NZ Growth: NZIER
Economists have wound back their expectations for New Zealand’s recovery, in step with the central bank’s view that it will raise interest rates at a slower pace to nurture a fragile economy. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/21/economists-trim-forecasts-for-nz-growth-nzier/

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Moody’s sees stable outlook for New Zealand banks [2]

Kiwis become more upbeat about the future: survey [3]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/21/moody%e2%80%99s-sees-stable-outlook-for-new-zealand-banks/ [2]

[3] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/20/kiwis-become-more-upbeat-about-the-future-survey/ [3]

Tangled Web: Website For Parliament Video Hacked
Turkish Hacker – Iskorpitx – compromised a large majority of websites managed by the American-based company A2 Hosting, including Christchurch-based www.inthehouse.co.nz More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00248/tandems-website-for-parliament-video-hacked.htm

TelstraClear to trial broadband speeds to 100mpbs

A trial delivering ultra-fast broadband speeds of up to 100mbps to selected residential customers doubles as a reminder to the Government that while it finalises its 10-year ultra-fast broadband plan TelstraClear is working hard to deliver these super-fast ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1009/S00028/telstraclear-to-trial-broadband-speeds-to-100mpbs.htm

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www.warpspeed.co.nz [2]

[2] - http://adsfac.net/link.asp?cc=ELS011.123455.0&clk=1&creativeID=177006&ord=[timestamp]" target="_blank [2]

Hothousing Gases: Beefed-Up Crown Minerals Chases Deep-Sea Hydrates
New Zealand oil and gas exploration will get a substantial boost in government resources, including funding to chase deep-sea methane hydrates that have yet to be commercially exploited anywhere in the world. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/20/beefed-up-crown-minerals-chases-deep-sea-hydrates/

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Opening Address to the NZ Petroleum Conference [2]

Petroleum and the New Zealand Economy [3]

The land that time forgot, and govt economics 101 [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00285/opening-address-to-the-nz-petroleum-conference.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00234/petroleum-and-the-new-zealand-economy.htm [3]

[4] - http://pundit.co.nz/content/the-land-that-time-forgot-and-govt-economics-101" target="_blank [4]

Scoop Business: New Zealand Service Sector Expands In August
New Zealand’s service sector expanded, just, in August, led by new orders and increased sales activity, according to the latest BNZ-Business NZ Performance of Service Index. More »[1]

[1] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/20/new-zealand-service-sector-expands-in-august/

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Angel investors provide record funding in 1H 2010 [2]

Kiwis become more upbeat about the future: survey [3]

NZ GDP data will validate pause in rate hikes [4]

[2] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/20/angel-investors-provide-record-funding-in-1h-2010/ [2]

[3] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/20/kiwis-become-more-upbeat-about-the-future-survey-2/ [3]

[4] - http://business.scoop.co.nz/2010/09/20/nz-gdp-data-will-validate-pause-in-rate-hikes/ [4]

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Risk And Danger: The Pope’s Travels To The UK
The visit to the United Kingdom by Pope Benedict XVI has not been a pleasant one. Prior to his arrival, a question mark hovered over proceedings as to who would fund the visit, predicted to be some 15 million pounds excluding extra policing and security ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00157/risk-and-danger-the-popes-travels-to-the-uk.htm

Julie Webb-Pullman: Kia Ora Gaza Team Says “Listen To Helen Clark.”
Kia Ora Gaza[1], a team of six New Zealanders today leaving London with a multi-national land convoy delivering medical supplies to Gaza, believes the world should take UNDP head Helen Clark’s advice. In an online chat broadcast from New York two days ago, ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00159/kia-ora-gaza-team-says-listen-to-helen-clark.htm

Richard S. Ehrlich: Reds Seize Insurrection Intersection For Afternoon
BANGKOK, Thailand -- To mark the fourth anniversary of Thailand's 2006 coup, thousands of pro-democracy Red Shirts on Sunday (September 19) seized Bangkok's most luxurious intersection, and mourned the 91 Reds who died during clashes earlier this year when ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00133/reds-seize-insurrection-intersection-for-afternoon.htm

Evelyn Pringle: The Rise And Fall Of Provigil - Part II
A little over a year after the Volkow study reported that Provigil (modafinil), affects the same brain chemicals as stimulants and may be addictive, on July 20, 2010, in the Atlanta Science News Examiner, Kevin Murnane reported that research showed modafinil ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00158/the-rise-and-fall-of-provigil-part-ii.htm

ALSO:

The Rise and Fall of Provigil – Part I [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00147/the-rise-and-fall-of-provigil-part-i.htm [2]

Salil Shetty: Human rights are key to achieving the Millennium Development Goals
Sadly, Margaret’s story is all too familiar in Papua New Guinea (PNG). Across PNG, two thirds of women experience physical violence at the hands of their husbands. It is such a common occurrence that the women Amnesty International interviewed about ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00145/human-rights-key-to-achieving-development-goals.htm

Binoy Kampmark: Switzerland and the Criminal Mind
Some news outlets found it surprising and out of character. But the Swiss government has gone so far as to apologise to thousands of innocent men and women locked up in Switzerland between 1942 and 1981. The young women held at the Hindelbank prison ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00139/binoy-kampmark-switzerland-and-the-criminal-mind.htm

Relocating to the Private Sector: The Cuban Economic Crisis
Over one million state workers will have to relocate to the private sector, according to the Cuban authorities. The drive to self-employment and self-sufficiency will become the new ideological mission of the Castro regime. The economy is groaning ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00122/binoy-kampmark-the-cuban-economic-crisis.htm

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Frontline Wine: A Warning To Restaurant Goers
We’ve seen a glut of new world-y, samey-samey wines from Old World wine producing countries being offered to us recently. You taste these things and don’t know what country they’ve come from. Regional/national characteristics have been lost to ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00160/frontline-wine-a-warning-to-restaurant-goers.htm

Maori: PM Pays Tribute To Sir Archie Taiaroa
Prime Minister John Key says he is shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Sir Archie Taiaroa. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00313/pm-pays-tribute-to-sir-archie-taiaroa.htm

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Sir Archie Te Atawhai Taiaroa [2]

Poroporoaki ki a Sir Archie Taiaroa [3]

Taranaki Whanui ki Te Upoko o Te Ika mourn Taiaroa [4]

New Zealand Geographic Board Mourns Sir Archie [5]

New Zealand Seafood Industry honours Sir Archie [6]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00326/sir-archie-te-atawhai-taiaroa.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00318/poroporoaki-ki-a-sir-archie-taiaroa.htm [3]

[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00265/taranaki-whanui-ki-te-upoko-o-te-ika-mourn-taiaroa.htm [4]

[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00273/new-zealand-geographic-board-mourns-sir-archie.htm [5]

[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00714/new-zealand-seafood-industry-honours-sir-archie.htm [6]

Wellington: Summer Postponed
The start of the summer sport season is likely to be delayed by up to three weeks due to wet weather holding up crucial renovation work on sportsfields. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00615/summer-sport-season-to-be-delayed.htm

Ballet: The Nutcracker
The fact the Royal New Zealand Ballet's The Nutcracker is set in a hospital couldn't be more ironic for dancer Adriana Harper who steps into the lead role after a year-long hiatus due to injury. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00213/the-nutcracker.htm

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YouTube - RNZB The Nutcracker 2010 [2]

[2] - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfo1DQuMP6o&feature=player_embedded" target="_blank [2]

Post-Modernising: Eden Park Goal Posts For Sale
Rugby fans and sports collectors alike will be vying to snatch a piece of New Zealand sporting history next week as Eden Park’s famous goal posts go up for auction on Trade Me. More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00582/world-famous-eden-park-goal-posts-for-sale.htm

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Connie Lawn Audio: White House Middle East Talks Continue
Talks are underway in Washington DC, to try to establish a Palestinian State next to Israel. Connie Lawn attended the public events at the White House... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00014/white-house-middle-east-talks-continue.htm

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Obama cautiously hopeful as Mideast talks begin [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/world/40439.html [2]

Connie Lawn Audio Report: Obama Speaks On 'End Of Iraq Combat Mission'
President Obama has now delivered his speech on Iraq, with some warnings to Afghanistan, and admissions the nation is hurt by these long wars. Connie Lawn gives us an audio report... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00008/connie-lawn-obama-says-wars-crippled-us.htm

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Obama’s Iraq Withdrawal Speech [2]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00002/connie-lawn-obamas-iraq-withdrawal-speech.htm [2]

Presidential address: Full Obama speech
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[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/world/40377.html

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Rebranding Iraq: Playing with Numbers and Lives [2]

A Truly Grateful Nation [3]

RAMSI under investigation after killing of Solomon Islands man [4]

[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1008/S00184/rebranding-iraq-playing-with-numbers-and-lives.htm [2]

[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00493/a-truly-grateful-nation.htm [3]

[4] - http://pacific.scoop.co.nz/2010/08/ramsi-security-force-under-investigation-after-killing-of-solomon-islands-man/ [4]

Aboriginal Rights: International Day Of The World’s Indigenous People
Today UNICEF joins in celebrating the vibrant diversity, rich culture and remarkable contributions of the world’s indigenous peoples. This year’s celebration comes at a significant time, as world leaders prepare to gather ... More »[1]

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1008/S00154/international-day-of-the-worlds-indigenous-people.htm

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