Today's Top Scoops - 01 July 2008
SOEs: Cullen Completes Train Set
Questions
For Oral Answer - Tuesday, 1 July 2008
Rest Home Tape Controversy: Union Not Keen On Naming And
Shaming
Child
Health: National Releases Three More Lines Of
Policy
Environment
and Conservation: ERMA Ok'S Continued Use Of Highly
Toxic Pesticides
Oil:
Bus Operators Smoking Over User Charge Increase
Geology:
13,000 Year Old Inter-Hemispheric Cold Snap -
Busted!
Scoop
Weather: July–September 2008 Climate Outlook
Media:
Fairfax Snubs Subs
Conservation:
Short, Sharp Shower Of Skinks
Internet
Scams: Massive TradeMe Scam Uncovered
Horticulture:
Eating Potatoes Good For Water Conservation
Business
Confidence: Entries Open For The Fast 50
Biz
Restructuring: Hellaby Holdings Announces Divestment Of
Assets
Mid
East: Humanitarian Exchange Between Israel And Hizbollah
Welcomed
United
Kingdom: Plans To Mark The Third Anniversary Of The 7/7
London Bombings
Democratic
Governance: Solomon Islands Keen On Freedom Of
Information Legislation
State
Dept: Zimbabwe's Sham Election, Mugabe's Illegitimate
Inauguration
Nicaragua: do what we want or else...
Fests:
Mountain Film Festival Set To Launch
New
Medical Study: Anxiety and depression linked to obesity
People Power: Peoples choice Award Comes To YPS
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LEAD STORY
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SOEs: Cullen Completes Train Set -
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has been appointed chair of
the establishment board of KiwiRail which will manage the
business previously known as Toll Rail, Finance Minister
Michael Cullen announced today. The government concluded
negotiations with Toll for the purchase of New Zealand's
rail and ferry assets which will continue to operate as they
do at present under the establishment board. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- NZ Govt - Rail back in New Zealand hands [2]
- NZ Govt - PM: Address at KiwiRail Launch [3]
- NZ Govt - Cullen: Speech at KiwiRail launch [4]
- ACT - Rail Buyback A Taxpayer Dog [5]
- Greens - Council takes commuters for a ride [6]
- Tranz Metro - 70 Years of Clean and Green Trains [7]
- TV3 Video - Government takes ownership of rail and ferry stock [8]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00004.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00003.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00006.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00005.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00013.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00016.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0807/S00002.htm
[8]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/10013.html
NZ POLITICS
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QUESTIONS OF
THE DAY:
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00008.htm
Rest Home Tape Controversy: Union Not Keen On Naming And
Shaming - The call by aged care providers for sacked
caregivers to be "named and shamed" is a bit like shutting
the stable door after the horse has bolted, says the Union
representing caregivers. More
[1]
ALSO:
- Age Concern - Call to help combat elder abuse [2]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0807/S00001.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0806/S00376.htm
Child
Health: National Releases Three More Lines Of
Policy - National will: * Give schools additional
resources over time to ensure more students can take part in
extra-curricula organised sport.* Ensure more of the
government's sport spending gets through to the front line.
"We will do this by carefully re-prioritising government
funds currently dedicated to a host of bureaucratic
anti-obesity campaigns," says Mr Key. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- National - Sport for young Kiwis: a National priority [2]
- NZ Govt - National's sports policy simplistic [3]
- TV3 Video - Sporting 'grassroots' reacts to Key's comments about SPARC funding [4]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0806/S00499.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0806/S00500.htm
[3]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0806/S00514.htm
[4]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/multimedia/tv/national/10007.html
Environment
and Conservation: ERMA Ok'S Continued Use Of Highly
Toxic Pesticides - The Green Party says it is
shocked ERMA has recommended the continued use of
endosulfan, a highly toxic chemical banned in many western
countries, and is calling on the Minister for the
Environment to review the decision. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- United Future - Dunne - If 1080's safe, endosulfan is too! [2]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0806/S00508.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0806/S00513.htm
BUSINESS SCIENCE & TECH
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Oil:
Bus Operators Smoking Over User Charge Increase -
Operators from all sectors of the bus and coach industry are
shocked and angry about the Government's sudden announcement
of increases in Road User Charges effective immediately. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0807/S00010.htm
Geology:
13,000 Year Old Inter-Hemispheric Cold Snap -
Busted! - The Waiho Loop moraine is widely used as
evidence for direct inter-hemispheric linkage in climate
change. But these new findings suggest the loop - which sits
near the South Island's Alpine fault line - was the result
of a landslide, not climate change. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED0807/S00001.htm
Scoop
Weather: July–September 2008 Climate Outlook -
The centre's seasonal climate outlook for July to September
says above average temperatures are likely over the North
Island, with average or above average temperatures likely
across all of the South Island. Despite the overall
temperature expectation, cold outbreaks typical of winter
will nevertheless occur from time to time. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0806/S00081.htm
Media:
Fairfax Snubs Subs - Fairfax Media, New Zealand's
largest media company, has today announced plans to create
national centres of expertise to carry out sub-editing,
layout and page production for all features, world and
business pages for its nine daily newspapers. More
>> [1]
ALSO:
- Greens - 'UnFairfax' should keep Subeditors [2]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0806/S00533.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00010.htm
Conservation:
Short, Sharp Shower Of Skinks - Conservation
Minister Steve Chadwick today announced a major conservation
management and research breakthrough with grand and Otago
skinks, and a captive breeding programme with Otago Skinks,
aimed at securing the genetic diversity of the species. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0807/S00001.htm
Internet
Scams: Massive TradeMe Scam Uncovered - Internet
watchdog group ScamBusters has issued an urgent warning for
TradeMe members who may have purchased a laptop from a
trader known as n_sale_z. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0807/S00004.htm
Horticulture:
Eating Potatoes Good For Water Conservation - New
Zealanders keen on conserving water and protecting the
environment should look no further than the potato, says
food and education consultant Glenda Gourley. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0806/S00079.htm
Business
Confidence: Entries Open For The Fast 50 - The
2008 Deloitte/Unlimited Fast 50 is open for entries
(www.fast50.co.nz). This is the eighth year that high-growth
businesses from throughout New Zealand have been invited to
benchmark their recent success against each other. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0806/S00531.htm
Biz
Restructuring: Hellaby Holdings Announces Divestment Of
Assets - Hellaby Holdings Limited today announced
that an agreement has been signed to sell its BBQ Factory
business and assets to a consortium led by Capital Group
Limited, an Auckland-based private equity company. The
transaction is effective 30 June 2008. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0806/S00530.htm
WORLD
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Mid
East: Humanitarian Exchange Between Israel And Hizbollah
Welcomed - Ban Ki-moon has welcomed progress on
resolving the humanitarian aspects of the Security Council
resolution that ended the 2006 conflict between Israel and
the Lebanese group Hizbollah. Mr. Ban noted Israel's recent
decision that involves the return of two Israeli soldiers
(Ehud Goldwasser and Eldad Regev, who had been abducted) and
a solution to the cases of Lebanese prisoners held in
Israel. More
>> [1]
RELATED
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00004.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00005.htm
United
Kingdom: Plans To Mark The Third Anniversary Of The 7/7
London Bombings - The third anniversary of the 7
July 2005 bombings in London will be marked by a public act
of remembrance and opportunities for private reflection, the
UK Government announced today. "This formal act of
remembrance will give the country the chance to remember and
pay their respects to the 52 innocent lives lost and
demonstrate our support, ensuring that those lost will never
be forgotten." More
>> [1]
LOOKING BACK (07 JULY 2005)
- Explosions Strike Rush Hour London [2]
- UK Bombing: Al-Qaida Claims Responsibilty [3]
- London Bombings News Roundup [4]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00009.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0507/S00098.htm
[3]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0507/S00101.htm
[4]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0507/S00111.htm
Democratic
Governance: Solomon Islands Keen On Freedom Of
Information Legislation - The Solomon Islands
Government is keen to work with regional partners to develop
national legislation on freedom of information, PM Dr Derek
Sikua announced. He said his Government also acknowledges
the value of the right to information in promoting
responsive democratic governance, supporting participatory
social and economic development, moderating conflict and in
professionalising the media. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0806/S00699.htm
State
Dept: Zimbabwe's Sham Election, Mugabe's Illegitimate
Inauguration - The Government of Zimbabwe has
followed a sham election with an illegitimate inauguration.
As the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Troika
and election observer mission, as well as many African
leaders have already said, any outcome from this
illegitimate runoff cannot be considered credible. We
condemn the actions of the Mugabe regime, which continues to
reject the will of the Zimbabwean people, abuse their human
rights, and deny them humanitarian assistance. More
>> [1]
LATEST
- Outcome Of Zimbabwe Polls Illegitimate - UN [2]
- AU Urged To Reject Sham Election Result [3]
- Mugabe Inaugurated But Widely Condemned [4]
- EU's Javier Solana Statement On The Run-Off [5]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00003.htm
[2]
- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0807/S00001.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0806/S00684.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0806/S00691.htm
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- http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0806/S00687.htm
COMMENT
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Nicaragua: do what we want or else... - Anyone
stepping back from the recent hyped-up drama engineered by
the minority right wing parties in Nicaragua and their
overseas allies will see all the tell-tale signs of yet
another instance of NATO country government intervention in
the region... More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0806/S00397.htm
LIFESTYLE
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Fests:
Mountain Film Festival Set To Launch - The New
Zealand Mountain films is set to go this Friday (4 July)
with a five day-and-night programme packed with talented
international and New Zealand made films, passionate
adventure speakers, ice sculpting competition and
exhibitions. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0807/S00004.htm
New
Medical Study: Anxiety and depression linked to obesity
- Mental health disorders such as anxiety and
depression are associated with obesity according to a new
study from the University of Otago, Wellington. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0807/S00001.htm
People Power: Peoples choice Award Comes To YPS
Competition - New this year The People's Choice
Award. "Headway", NZ's premiere hairdressing magazine gave
their readers the opportunity to vote for their preferred
choice. More
>> [1]
[1] - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0807/S00001.htm
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