Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 01 November 2010

Tuesday, 2 November 2010, 8:53 am
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1:Air NZ Welcomes AirAsia X Services To Christchurch

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand today welcomed the arrival of AirAsia X services between Kuala Lumpur and Christchurch.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00917/air-nz-welcomes-airasia-x-services-to-christchurch.htm

2:Sri Lankan girl facing death sentence in Saudi

Asian Human Rights Commission
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AHRC-STM-214-2010 October 29, 2010 A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00429/sri-lankan-girl-facing-death-sentence-in-saudi.htm

3:Budget Allocation For Auckland's Local Boards

Auckland Transition Agency

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The local boards of the Auckland Council will have responsibility for budgets totalling $488 million.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00347/budget-allocation-for-aucklands-local-boards.htm

4: Protest Against War Crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan

World Can't Wait
Press Advisory October 29, 2010 worldcantwait.net At Jon Stewart’s Rally for Sanity, Anti-War Activists Say: Stop the Crimes of Your Government What: Protest Against Continuing War Crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan& Pakistan Where: Washington, DC, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00436/protest-against-war-crimes-in-iraq-afghanistan.htm

5:PKE Questions force Fonterra to abandon facebook

Greenpeace New Zealand
Fonterra has apparently'pulled the plug' on its Facebook page, rather than answer the questions being submitted to it by members of the public on the company's use of palm kernel expeller (PKE).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00918/pke-questions-force-fonterra-to-abandon-facebook.htm

6:Air Asia X direct flights Kuala Lumpur to Chch.

Christchurch International Airport
A team representing Christchurch and New Zealand finalised a deal this evening with the world’s fastest growing low cost carrier, Air Asia X, to bring long-haul flights direct from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00915/air-asia-x-direct-flights-kuala-lumpur-to-chch.htm

7:Fight Outside New Lynn Party

New Zealand Police
At approximately 2am this morning West Auckland Police were called to a large fight in River Bank Road, New Lynn. The fighting broke out outside the venue of a 21st birthday party.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00351/fight-outside-new-lynn-party.htm

8:Road Closed As A Result Of Party Fight

New Zealand Police
As a result of the large fight in New Lynn earlier this morning, Binsted Road between Rata Street and Delta Ave is closed to the public until further notice and is not expected to be opened until later in the day.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00352/road-closed-as-a-result-of-party-fight.htm

9:2010 World Rowing Championships Open

World Rowing Championships 2010
The 2010 World Rowing Championships was officially declared open by FISA President Denis Oswald at the Opening Ceremony today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1010/S00416/2010-world-rowing-championships-open.htm

10:The Hobbit - a Huge Strategic Win for NZ Inc.

Guest Opinion
In 2005 Helen Clark flew to Dublin to support Jock Hobbs, Colin Meads and Tana Umaga to secure the hosting rights for the 2011 Rugby World Cup for New Zealand. This week, John Key clinched a deal with Warner Bros to keep the making of The Hobbit movies ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00916/the-hobbit-a-huge-strategic-win-for-nz-inc.htm

11:Green MP Joins Coromandel Residents In Protest

Green Party
Green Party MP Catherine Delahunty is today joining with local Coromandel residents who are protesting against the Newmont Gold drilling rig in the coastal community of Opoutere at 1pm.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00539/green-mp-joins-coromandel-residents-in-protest.htm

12:Remarks With Vietnamese Foreign Minister Pham Gia

US State Department
Boeing and Microsoft are two of America's great companies and the partnerships you have cemented will provide tangible benefits both to Vietnamese and to Americans.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00454/remarks-with-vietnamese-foreign-minister-pham-gia.htm

13:China Sends in the Marines to Thailand

Richard S. Ehrlich
BANGKOK, Thailand -- China is expanding its military reach by sending, for the first time, the Marine Corps of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to train with another country during an October 26-November 14 exercise with Thailand. The U.S. and other ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00199/china-sends-in-the-marines-to-thailand.htm

14:Injuries Prompt Calls For Drivers To Slow Down

New Zealand Police
Western Waikato Police are urging people to observe temporary speed limits put in place around road-works after a worker was struck by a vehicle near Pirongia on Friday night.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00357/injuries-prompt-calls-for-drivers-to-slow-down.htm

15:Woman In Suspected Drink-Drive Crash Dies

New Zealand Police
A woman critically injured in a suspected drink-drive crash near Otaki yesterday has died overnight. 69-year-old Shelagh Cotter was sitting in the driver's seat of her car on a verge with the door open, when the car was hit from behind by a Subaru.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00354/woman-in-suspected-drink-drive-crash-dies.htm

16:Racing Delayed On Opening Day At Karapiro

World Rowing Championships 2010
Racing started at 10.05am with the heats of the lightweight men's pairs but after the start of the sixth race, international rowing federation officials took the decision to suspend racing as the increasing wind made conditions unrowable.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00355/racing-delayed-on-opening-day-at-karapiro.htm

17:Heathens Hold the Line in California

Michael Collins
The corporate takeover of California is on hold according to the latest polls out of the nation’s largest state. Just nine days before the election, the Los Angeles Times and University of Southern California poll shows a nearly impossible uphill ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00200/heathens-hold-the-line-in-california.htm

18:Inquiry Launched Into Suspicious Death In Matamata

New Zealand Police
A scene investigation is underway and a post-mortem examination will be carried out tomorrow following the suspicious death of a Fijian man in Matamata overnight.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00356/inquiry-launched-into-suspicious-death-in-matamata.htm

19:IG Markets: Australian Market Wrap

IG Markets
Across Asia, regional markets are all lower as traders cautiously positioned themselves ahead of next week’s crucial FOMC data. The Nikkei 225 is down heavily, lower by 1.6% as a stronger yen weighed on the market and traders were happy on the sidelines ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00914/ig-markets-australian-market-wrap.htm

20:The Tea Party Spreads to the Likud in Israel?

Bill Berkowitz
On Sunday night, right wing Israelis will launch its own Tea Party movement. With'Saying no to Obama' as its organizing slogan, its main goals appear to be the destruction of the peace process, more building on the West Bank, and a more muscular response ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00202/the-tea-party-spreads-to-the-likud-in-israel.htm

21:Motorcyclist Crashes After Pursuit

New Zealand Police
At about 2.50pm on Friday 29th October 2010, a 24 year old Electrician from Christchurch has been caught travelling 148kmh on State Highway 1 south of Milton on his motorcycle.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00344/motorcyclist-crashes-after-pursuit.htm

22:A Boot to the Head ...from Michael Moore

Michael Moore
There she was, thrown to the pavement by a Republican in a checkered shirt. Another Republican thrusts his foot in between her legs and presses down with all his weight to pin her to the curb. Then a Republican leader comes over and viciously stomps ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00195/a-boot-to-the-head-from-michael-moore.htm

23:Clinton Interview With With Tran Thi Huong Thuy

US State Department
I think the United States, under President Obama and myself, has made it clear we are committed to East Asia, we are committed to the Asia-Pacific region, and we want to be involved.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00455/clinton-interview-with-with-tran-thi-huong-thuy.htm

24:Vineyard Puts Top Kiwi WinemakersTo The Test

Mud House Wines
Top Kiwi winemakers from vineyards across the country are set to put their skills to the test as part of the inaugural NZ Riesling Challenge launched by an innovative local wine company.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00353/vineyard-puts-top-kiwi-winemakersto-the-test.htm

25:Ethan Stiefel Appointed RNZB Artistic Director

Royal New Zealand Ballet
One of the world's most acclaimed dancers has been appointed Artistic Director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Ethan Stiefel - currently a Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre (ABT) - will take up the position next year.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1010/S00417/ethan-stiefel-appointed-rnzb-artistic-director.htm

26: 2010 Waikato BOP Architecture Awards

Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards
A“one of a kind house”, a groundbreaking eco classroom and the Waitomo Glowworm Cave Visitor Centre are among designs celebrated in the 2010 Waikato Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00913/2010-waikato-bop-architecture-awards.htm

27:The Nation: Joyce says more costs to come for Loop

The Nation
Auckland’s transport system could cost rate payers a lot more than expected says Transport Minister Steven Joyce.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00302/the-nation-joyce-says-more-costs-to-come-for-loop.htm

28:NIWA environmental information for sporting events

NIWA
NIWA will be providing real-time observations and localised event forecasting for the 2010 World Rowing Championships, which begin at Lake Karapiro tomorrow.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC1010/S00047/niwa-environmental-information-for-sporting-events.htm

29:Woman critcially injured in drink drive crash

New Zealand Police
A woman is in a critical condition and another is in a serious condition after a drunk driver lost control and crashed into them as they prepared to have a coffee by the side of the road.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00350/woman-critcially-injured-in-drink-drive-crash.htm

30:Minister Playing Games Over Auckland Rail

New Zealand Labour Party
Labour’s Auckland Issues spokesperson Phil Twyford says Transport Minister Steven Joyce should stop playing political games over funding for Auckland’s transport system.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00538/minister-playing-games-over-auckland-rail.htm

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