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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Feb 25 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Feb 25 2010
1: Atheist
Bus Campaign determined to roll on
NZ Atheist Bus CampaignThe NZ Atheist Bus Campaign, which late last year raised in excess of $20,000 from public donations, has met a set back in their plans. Nationwide bus company NZ Bus, who had tentatively approved the campaign’s ads on buses in major city centres, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1002/S00380.htm
2:
Scoop
Images: RNZ Protest At Parliament
Rory MacKinnonA small throng of Radio New Zealand listeners gathered outside Parliament Thursday to protest the Government’s funding freeze for the state-owned broadcaster. Wireless sets in hand, the hundred or so demonstrators cheered speeches by Labour State Services ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00214.htm
3:
The
Mt Smart Supertop Sells for $10
Turners AuctionsIn what must be the bargain of the century, New Zealand’s iconic music venue, the Mt Smart Supertop, has sold today for just $10.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00703.htm
4:
First
Public Views on MMP Referendum
UMR Research LtdThe first public poll to measure public views on the referendum questions to be asked at next year’s general election shows a tight battle between MMP and switching to another electoral system.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00284.htm
5:
Gareth
Hughes Maiden Speech
Green PartyI feel extremely privileged to stand here. My first words in this House are going to be about hope. For, as a Green, what motivates me is hope for a fairer and more prosperous future; as a father I hope for a safer world for my son to inherit; and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00348.htm
6:
PM’s
Presser – Phil’s Folly
Rory MacKinnonPrime Minister John Key has accepted Housing and Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley’s resignation but says he has not lost confidence in him.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00212.htm
7:
Student
Loan Scheme Amendment - 3rd Reading
The Maori PartyThe Maori Party believes that a good tertiary education is an investment in our country’s future, that it should be freely available to all, and that students should get an allowance set at the same level of the unemployment benefit – and we’re a long ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00369.htm
8:
Ambassador
to Roc (Taiwan) Bids Farewell
Solomon Islands GovernmentThe Solomon Islands Ambassador to the Republic of China (Taiwan), Beraki Jino, has begun his farewell calls on top Taiwan Government Officials in Taipei this week.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1002/S00594.htm
9:
ACC
relies on out-dated methods to test
injuries
ProgressiveAccident victims who are being turned away by ACC because of fictitious ‘pre-existing conditions’ are in some cases being assessed by non-practicing elderly surgeons who rely on text books dating back to 1934, says MP for Wigram and Progressive Party ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00362.htm
10:
Rallies
and website support Radio NZ
New Zealand Labour PartyThe Government must look more widely at its broadcasting budget and revenues before demanding cuts in services at Radio New Zealand, says Labour Broadcasting spokesman Brendon Burns.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00365.htm
11:
Phil
Heatley Resigns Potfolios
Scoop NewsHousing Minister Phil Heatley has announced his resignation for his portfolios today, citing further problems with his ministerial credit card spending. He said that he had charged two bottles of wine as as 'food and beverages' when there was in fact ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00210.htm
12:
Man
Power Takes On Big Fire
Dunedin City CouncilGround crews have begun working with aerial fire fighting resources to contain the fire burning north east of Dunedin in the Wenita Mt Allan Forest.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1002/S00366.htm
13:
Cheating
the Americans: The Pinot Noir Fraud
Binoy KampmarkDoes it really matter that one is not drinking what it purports to be? The stories of fraud and wine are a continuing feature of the industry. In 2000, it was revealed that wine merchants from Burgundy were engaged in a scheme of mixing vintage ‘grand ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1002/S00208.htm
14:
Background
Note: New Zealand
US Department of State - Background NotesError: Couldn't get title
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1002/S00573.htm
15:
Bizarre
English floundering in
under-performance
New Zealand Labour PartyFinance Minister Bill English is becoming increasingly bizarre and desperate when he attacks Labour’s record in managing the economy, says Labour Finance spokesperson David Cunliffe.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00366.htm
16:
Joyce
needs assurances from Telecom
New Zealand Labour PartyCommunications Minister Steven Joyce must put Telecom on notice to come clean with its customers around the stability of its XT network, Labour’s Communications and IT spokesperson Clare Curran said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00363.htm
17:
Statement
from Phil Heatley
New Zealand GovernmentI have called this media conference today to announce my resignation as Housing Minister, Fisheries Minister and a member in John Key’s Cabinet.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00358.htm
18:
Research
says iPredict more accurate than
polling
iPredictNew research out of the University of Michigan shows New Zealand prediction market iPredict significantly outperformed pollsters in the 2008 election. iPredict was the second-most accurate forecaster across the 2008 election campaign, beating all ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00730.htm
19:
Release
of expenses claimed by Ministers,
members
Office of the SpeakerExpenses claimed by members of Parliament and Ministers for the three months from October 1, 2009 to 31 December 2009 have been released by the Prime Minister, the Hon John Key, and the Speaker of the House, the Hon Dr Lockwood Smith.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00354.htm
20:
Volumes
and shipping affect local wool prices
New Zealand Wool Services InternationalNew Zealand Wool Services International Ltd reports that prices eased for most types at today’s wool sales.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00733.htm
21:
New
Rules to Manage Wind Farms in Porirua
City
Porirua City CouncilPorirua City Council is leading the way by setting rules to manage the city's valued rural and coastal landscapes while encouraging renewable energy sources in innovative way.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00289.htm
22:
The
Future Workforce Of Special Education
New Zealand GovernmentI am delighted to be here today to celebrate the signing of the contract between the Ministry of Education, Massey University and the University of Canterbury to develop and deliver the Post-graduate Qualifications in Specialist Teaching. It's ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1002/S00093.htm
23:
Outgoing
minister leaves bad quota call in
wake
Greenpeace New ZealandA fish species about to be added to the New Zealand quota management system (QMS) has been dropped from sale by three of Canada’s eight major supermarket chains in the past year due to sustainability concerns, says Greenpeace (1).
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00292.htm
24:
Fonterra
Contract Highlight of First Six
Months
Lyttelton Port of ChristchurchIn announcing the half year result for Lyttelton Port of Christchurch, Chairman Mr Rodger Fisher commented that “revenue had reduced 2.4% to $42.1 million, compared to the same period last year, and net profit after taxation (NPAT) reduced to $3.67 ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00732.htm
25:
Questions
for Oral Answer - 25 February 2010
Office of the Clerk# PESETA SAM LOTU-IIGA to the Minister of Finance: Why is the Government intent on rebalancing the economy, and what benefits will that bring? # Hon ANNETTE KING to the Minister for Social Development and Employment: What reports, if any, has she ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00360.htm
26:
NZ,
Hong Kong celebrates new milestone
Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office“The free trade agreement reached between Hong Kong and New Zealand late last year will bring significant growth to the bilateral trade,” the Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Sydney, Ms Lorna Wong, told a group of 200 guests ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00729.htm
27:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ shares rise; Wrightson, HBY
gain
BusinesswireFeb. 25 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand shares rose, paced by PGG Wrightson and Nuplex Industries, amid optimism corporate earnings growth will continue apace this year, helping the equity market to extend its gains.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00735.htm
28:
Statement
on Phil Heatley’s resignation
New Zealand GovernmentPrime Minister John Key said today he had accepted with regret the resignation of Housing and Fisheries Minister Phil Heatley from his ministerial portfolios.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00356.htm
29:
Breakthrough
for the West Memphis Three
Gordon CampbellThe West Memphis Three murder case is back in court today. Gordon Campbell begins a two part overview, via an exclusive interview with Arkansas journalist Mara Leveritt, the author of the definitive book on the case.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0804/S00202.htm
30:
Te
Ao Marama Maori Hui a Tau 2010
New Zealand GovernmentI am so delighted to be here in Rotorua, for this Hui-a-Tau of Te Ao Marama, the Maori Dental Association.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1002/S00364.htm
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