Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics

Tuesday, 7 February 2006, 4:12 pm
Article: Alastair Thompson

Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics

TODAY’S TOP SCOOPS:
Foreign Affairs: Goff Scores NATO Defence Intel Deal
Race Relations: Carter Urges Media To Respect All Cultures
Treaty Issues: Sharples Reasons Why Waitangi Day 06 Was More Peaceful
Scoop Photostory: Fancy Dress Madness Afflicts NZ's Capital
MORE HEADLINES

SCOOP COLUMNS:
Lucire's Publisher on the Role of the Media
Ray McGovern: Has the decsion on Iran Been Made?
MORE COMMENTARY

OTHER NEWS (Just Politics):
Scoop Waitangi Roundup: Radio Active's One Love In Welly - Plenty More Action Northwards
MORE POLITICS NEWS

Foreign Affairs: Goff Scores NATO Defence Intel Deal

New Zealand and NATO have reached agreement on exchanging classified information on a regular basis, which will help facilitate peacekeeping operations where both are involved. The Exchange of Letters took place today in Brussels when Defence Minister Phil Goff met with NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. "New Zealand has worked with NATO in Bosnia and currently operates alongside NATO forces in Afghanistan. This agreement will provide for the exchange of classified information on a regular basis, rather than on an ad hoc basis as has been the practice to date," Mr Goff said. See... NZ, NATO agreement to exchange classified info [1] OTHER DEFENCE NEWS:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00064.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00063.htm

Race Relations: Carter Urges Media To Respect All Cultures

- Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter expressed disappointment today that some New Zealand media had chosen to publish cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed, which had created strife and tension offshore. "Freedom of the press is very important to a democratic society like ours, and I acknowledge the deep commitment members of the New Zealand media have to it. But press freedom also comes with a sense of responsibility," Mr Carter said. See... Chris Carter comments on publication of cartoons [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00065.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00045.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00038.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00037.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00036.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0602/S00034.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0602/S00031.htm

Treaty Issues: Sharples Reasons Why Waitangi Day 06 Was More Peaceful

- "The speculation that the Maori Party is the reason that peace prevailed at Waitangi this year is flattering, but it doesn't paint the whole picture" said Dr Pita Sharples. "There has always been peace and protest at Waitangi - as there is peace and protest at Parliament " said Dr Pita Sharples. "Indeed, the Maori Party celebrates the democratic right of protest for without it we will descend into tyranny" said Dr Pita Sharples. See... Sharples: Reflections on Waitangi Day [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00068.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0602/S00032.htm

Scoop Photostory: Fancy Dress Madness Afflicts NZ's Capital

Yesterday, teams from the Rugby Sevens competition paraded through the streets of Wellington at lunchtime, to the sounds of salsa, pop music and island drums. Today it was the turn of the fans to come out into the glaring Wellington sunshine dressed as cartoon characters, dodgy military personnel and Thunderbirds puppets. Scoop's Lyndon Hood risked heatstroke and flying toy bonkers in an effort to document this great NZ sociological event. See... Wellington Sevens Fans Attempt To Steal The Show [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0602/S00025.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00066.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0602/S00069.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0602/S00065.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0602/S00058.htm

Lucire's Publisher on the Role of the Media

- I have a lot of sympathy right now for Arabs and Muslims who were offended by the publication of cartoons mocking Mohammed. It’s another example of media irresponsibility: as if the newspaper that published them, Jyllands-Posten, didn’t anticipate this reaction. As a media owner, I keep a careful eye on this sort of thing. When we ran a picture of Gov Schwarzenegger in one issue of Lucire, I made sure the Democrats had someone: we ran a photo of former governor, Gray Davis, in the same issue. See... What The Mohammed Cartoons Say About The West [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00036.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00037.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00038.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00047.htm

Ray McGovern: Has the decsion on Iran Been Made?

- What President George W. Bush, FOX news, and the Washington Times were saying about Iraq three years ago they are now saying about Iran. After Saturday's vote by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to report Iran's suspicious nuclear activities to the UN Security Council, the president wasted no time in warning, "The world will not permit the Iranian regime to gain nuclear weapons." See... Juggernaut Gathering Momentum, Headed for Iran [1] ALSO:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00054.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00053.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00043.htm

MORE COMMENTARY:

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[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00048.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00039.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00035.htm
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[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00044.htm
[10] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00042.htm
[11] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00045.htm
[12] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0602/S00046.htm

Scoop Waitangi Roundup: Radio Active's One Love In Welly - Plenty More Action Northwards

- Starting at Noon, Radio Active One Love is a celebration of Bob Marley’s birthday, Waitangi Day and cultural unity through music. Headlining this year’s event is popular Wellington–based band The Black Seeds with their unique blend of funk, reggae, soul and dub. The Cornerstone Roots, Sounds Almighty featuring The Mighty Asterix and newcomers Pacific Bass Culture round out the line-up. See... Radio Active One Love promises funkin’ good time [1] MORE WAITANGI NEWS:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0602/S00030.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00020.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00028.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0602/S00011.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0602/S00012.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0602/S00007.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0601/S00114.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0602/S00001.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00045.htm

MORE POLITICS NEWS:

[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00066.htm
[2] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00072.htm
[3] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00061.htm
[4] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00060.htm
[5] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00071.htm
[6] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00068.htm
[7] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00070.htm
[8] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00067.htm
[9] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0602/S00069.htm

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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.

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