Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 09 November 2009
1: Noam
Chomsky: "Very Glad To See" Evolution
Éxpose
Scoop PublishingWe are greatly honored to be able to share the comments of MIT professor and beloved activist Noam Chomsky on the cover of Suzan Mazur’s book: The Altenberg 16 : An Éxpose of the Evolution Industry
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00097.htm
2:
Manifest
Positivity: Talking with Dave Berman
Joan BrunwasserI first encountered Dave Berman after the 2004 Presidential election. He had been writing about election integrity - and the lack of it - for years. I've invited him to talk about what he's up to now. Welcome to OpEdNews, Dave.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00106.htm
3:
Radio
Adelaide: Manning - Snouts & Sorries &
Slurs
Scoop AudioSelwyn Manning & Peter Godfrey on Govt Minister Rodney Hide apologising for 'casual use' of tax payers' money. Will it get him off the hook? Also, Maori Party MP Hone Harawira is in hot water after using racist slurs against white NZers in an email. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00107.htm
4:
Rodney
Hide Issues Apology For Casual Use Of
Money
ACT New ZealandI have asked you here today because I want to apologise. I want to apologise to the public. I want to apologise to my colleagues and to my supporters.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00095.htm
5:
Sec.
Clinton Speaks with Ethiopian Foreign
Min.
US State DepartmentSECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I’m very pleased to welcome the minister here. Ethiopia is a country with which we have very long ties, and have, in recent years, developed a very close working relationship on a number of important issues. And I’m looking ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00229.htm
6:
Commissioner
McCreevy Farewells NZ, Australia
Delegation of the European Commission to NZDuring his trip to the Antipodes, Commissioner McCreevy presented a speech to the Auckland Chamber of Commerce on the EU Single Market in which he noted that the European Union and New Zealand bilateral trading relationship is very important, "amounting ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00269.htm
7:
Wallace
& Manning: Real Cost Of Hide's
Spend-Up
Scoop AudioKiwiFM: Manning & Wallace discuss why Hide's romantic junket is more offensive than Harawira's slur against Pakeha Kiwis. And what's the total amount of expenses charged to his ministerial credit card? What's the cost of the hotel bills, restaurant bills, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00108.htm
8:
EU
Clinching Deal on Climate Financing
Delegation of the European Commission to NZThe EU Heads of State and Government meeting on 30 October agreed on a number of important measures including on climate financing in preparation for the Copenhagen Summit, the continued implementation of economic stimulus measures with a strong ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00270.htm
9:
New
Zealand... It’s Hammer Time
XboxXbox 360 is pleased to welcome MC Hammer to New Zealand on November 12, 2009.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00122.htm
10:
Sec.
Clinton's Remarks on Iraq's New Election
Law
US State DepartmentI congratulate the Iraqi Council of Representatives for reaching agreement on a law to govern the January parliamentary elections. I commend the Iraqi leaders for finding ways to resolve complex, important issues so that the elections can go forward and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO0911/S00271.htm
11:
Statement
from Professor Winiata Re: Hone
Harawira
The Maori PartyProfessor Whatarangi Winiata has advised that a hui of Hone Harawira, members from Mr Harawira’s electorate and the leadership of the Māori Party is being planned in Te Tai Tokerau electorate later this week, probably Thursday afternoon. The purpose ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00076.htm
12:
When
saying sorry is not enough
Graeme HuntMedia commentator Graeme Hunt says Rodney Hide’s public apology for using taxpayers’ money to take his girlfriend overseas doesn’t atone for his hypocrisy over MPs’ perks. Hunt, a vocal critic of MMP and co-spokesman for the Put MMP to the Vote lobby, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00075.htm
13:
Q+A
interview with former PM Helen Clark:
08.11.09
Television New ZealandHELEN CLARK interviewed by PAUL HOLMES PAUL Without further ado we'll go straight to former Prime Minister Helen Clark in New York City, welcome to Q+A. HELEN Thanks Paul. PAUL How do you enjoy the job? HELEN CLARK – UN Development Programme Head ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00072.htm
14:
Proposed
Down syndrome screening programme
Family Life InternationalNews that New Zealand may get a national screening programme for Down syndrome next year is extremely disturbing says Family Life International. “This programme will simply result in babies with Down syndrome being targeted with abortion in an attempt ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0911/S00024.htm
15:
Hone
Harawira: First Public Response, Maori
Radio
Radio Waatea 603 AMMP Hone Harawira gives his first public response to the controversy that has surrounded his European trip and the ‘racist’ email message, tomorrow at 10.00am, live on Radio Waatea. The outspoken Kaitaia based MP says Maori media deserves his first ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00085.htm
16:
HoR
Passes Sweeping Health Care Reform
Legislation
Jason LeopoldSaturday began with a morning pep talk from President Obama during a private meeting with Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill and a public appeal from the presidential podium in the Rose Garden shortly thereafter.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00105.htm
17:
Mediation
speeds up dispute resolution
New Zealand GovernmentA pilot project where private mediators will undertake court-ordered mediation in some civil disputes was launched in Auckland today by Courts Minister Georgina te Heuheu. “Reducing the number of full hearings and freeing up judicial time for ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00112.htm
18:
Spectacular
oceanic bloom identified
NIWAScientists at the National Institute of Water & Atmospheric Research (NIWA) have identified the source of the giant plankton bloom featuring in spectacular NASA satellite images. The NIWA deep water research vessel Tangaroa travelled through the bloom ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/SC0911/S00012.htm
19:
Prime
Minister to attend APEC in Singapore
New Zealand GovernmentPrime Minister John Key will travel to Singapore this week to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2009 leaders meeting. APEC promotes closer trade and economic relationships in the region and makes it easier for members to trade with ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00106.htm
20:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ shares gain on Fonterra
payment
BusinesswireNov. 9 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares rose after Fonterra Cooperative Group raised its forecast payment to farmers, buoying shares of PGG Wrightson and NZ Farming Systems Uruguay. An unsolicited takeover proposal for Australia’s Axa Asia Pacific ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00275.htm
21:
NATO
Missile Shield, Rehearsing War With
Iran
Rick RozoffThe United States and Israel have just completed the largest joint interceptor missile exercises ever conducted by the two nations and, in terms of scope and sophistication, possibly the most comprehensive joint live-fire anti-ballistic missile drills held ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0911/S00093.htm
22:
2012
– Dispelling The Doom And Gloom
Life EnergyA panel of futurists and inspirational speakers has been lined up to take part in a special seminar in Auckland on 29th November aimed at countering popular anxiety about the apocalyptic predictions about the year 2012.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0911/S00132.htm
23:
TV
7: Panel, Guests Confirmed for Economy
Special
Television New ZealandTVNZ 7’s lively political show is marking Spotlight On The Economy with a special which will lay bare the economic aims from the government representatives themselves.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00273.htm
24:
Final
day to make Your voice heard on ACC
New Zealand Labour PartyNew Zealanders have one last day to have their say on government plans to hike ACC levies that will see Kiwis paying more but getting less, says Labour Leader Phil Goff. “The Government, in full scaremonger mode, continues to paint ACC as being ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA0911/S00109.htm
25:
AMP proposed merger with AXA’s
businesses
AMPAMP Limited today announced its proposal to merge with AXA Asia Pacific Holdings’ (AXA AP) Australian and New Zealand businesses.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00260.htm
26:
Sunlight:
nature’s good health vitamin
Indoor Tanning AssociationIf you really want to be ‘sunsmart’ this summer then don’t be afraid to get some sunshine; you need it for good health as the vitamin D your body produces has loads of positive benefits. Summer is fast approaching and with it, the usual seasonal ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE0911/S00026.htm
27:
Ministry
of Justice enquiry a sham
Bruce Stuart-MenteathIf you’ve ever felt that access to justice in New Zealand is based on the premise that who you are is more important than what you have to say, then you’ll be interested to know that an internal Ministry of Justice document recently released under the ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO0911/S00083.htm
28:
Home
team takes out Natl Ethnic Football
Champs
New Zealand PolicePalmerston North’s Omani team beat out Upper Hutt’s UK Kiwi in the thrilling final of the Police run New Zealand Communities Football Cup to become national champions at Arena Manawatu on Sunday. The team, consisting mostly of players from the local ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK0911/S00164.htm
29:
Commonwealth
Bank shares jump on 1st-qtr update
BusinesswireNov. 9 (BusinessWire) – Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported a cash profit of A$1.4 billion for the first quarter and said economic conditions have improved since that nation’s biggest lender posted its full-year results.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00274.htm
30:
Applications
Open for RWNZ Award 2010
Rural Women New ZealandBoutique tourism operator Tora Coastal Walk is still enjoying the fruits of winning the RWNZ Enterprising Rural Woman Award 2009. Co-owner Kiri Elworthy says double the usual number of people came to enjoy the three day Wairarapa coastal walk during ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0911/S00269.htm