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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For May 03 2010

Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 9:30 am
Article: Scoop Daily Ratings

1: ‘Know Your Numbers’ heart forecast tool launched

National Heart Foundation
3 May 2010 ‘Know Your Numbers’ heart forecast tool launched today Heart Foundation launches website to help Kiwis take control of their heart health.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1005/S00002.htm

2: ECan sacking a coup for corporate irrigators

John Minto
It’s good to see the fight-back in Canterbury against the sacking of the Environment Canterbury Board. Firing the board was an orchestrated coup conducted by the government on behalf of corporate irrigators. From their overseas offices big agribusiness investors ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00016.htm

3: BlackBerry software updates have gone wireless

Vodafone
Vodafone has launched wireless updates for BlackBerry® smartphones. Now BlackBerry smartphone users can easily update their operating system (OS) software to the latest version over Vodafone’s mobile network.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00039.htm

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4: Bangkok protests blog launched

Intrepid Travel
The Bangkok-office of global adventure tour operator, Intrepid Travel, has today launched a blog to provide a local's view into the ongoing political tension in Bangkok.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00040.htm

5: Radio Adelaide: Huge Protest Sends Gov Mining Jolt

Scoop Audio
Audio: Selwyn Manning & Peter Godfrey discuss how up to 50,000 people marched in opposition to the NZ Govt's plan to mine conservation land. Will Cabinet back off the plan? Has the National-led Govt's support reached tipping point?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00015.htm

6: Parliamentary inquiry needed into Ruakura animals

Green Party
An urgent parliamentary inquiry is needed into the ethics and animal welfare issues of GE trials at AgResarch’s Ruakura facility, Green Party Animal Welfare spokesperson Sue Kedgley said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00007.htm

7: BSM Bussin’ it through Europe this winter

Grafiti Entertainment
Batucada Sound Machine are gearing up for their second pilgrimage to Europe. After the success of their previous UK tour in 2007, they have lined up a string of dates through Portugal, Spain, Holland, Germany, Belgium and the UK.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00011.htm

8: Massey students take out major journalism prize

Bruce Jesson Foundation
A team of six Massey Journalism students are the inaugural winners of a $500 award for outstanding investigative journalism written by students.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1005/S00001.htm

9: Australia and New Zealand - Weekly Prospects

JP Morgan
• We expect the RBA to pull the official interest rate trigger again on Tuesday, which will be the sixth hike from the last seven opportunities. Last week’s upside surprises on the quarterly inflation prints—producer and consumer, headline and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00043.htm

10: Air NZ, Virgin Blue announce trans-Tasman alliance

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand Ltd (NZSX: AIR) and Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) have today announced their intention to seek regulatory approval to create an alliance on the trans-Tasman.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00042.htm

11: SMEs Will Lose Out to Big Business Under ETS

Auckland Chamber of Commerce
The ‘winners and losers’ lottery the ETS scheme will impose on business is among key reasons the scheme should be delayed, says Auckland Chamber of Commerce head, Michael Barnett.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00037.htm

12: Bay’s Food Industry Leaders Plan 2020 Vision

Food Bay Of Plenty
Leaders behind the Bay of Plenty’s food industry are joining forces for the first time to decide how to drive further economic growth over the next decade.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00034.htm

13: Naked and Famous and Kids of 88 Tour

Converse
The Naked And Famous and Kids of 88, two of the most exciting young bands in the country, hit the road together in late May.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00014.htm

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Fusion Gallery
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1005/S00009.htm

15: OceanaGold finds new gold deposits at Fraser mine

Businesswire
May 3 (BusinessWire) - OceanaGold Corp. has announced a "very promising" discovery of additional gold-bearing rock at its Frasers underground mine in Otago.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00046.htm

16: Eichardt’s offers locals package for first time

Eichardt's Private Hotel
It’s been the face of luxury in Queenstown for 138 years – and now Eichardt’s Private Hotel is opening the doors of its five opulent hotel suites and four cottage suites to local residents.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00045.htm

17: Ministry statement on bargaining

Ministry of Education
Secretary for Education Karen Sewell today announced that initiation of bargaining for the state and state-integrated teachers and principals’ collective agreements can begin.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1005/S00002.htm

18: Assess ‘Long Game’ Viability for Auckland Trains

Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Building Auckland’s new electric trains locally should be assessed against the viability of a long-term rail infrastructure upgrade strategy for the whole of New Zealand, agrees Auckland Chamber of Commerce head Michael Barnett.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00048.htm

19: Bringing the bellbirds back

Environment Waikato
Bringing bellbirds back to Hamilton is the aim of an ambitious new reintroduction programme being led by Landcare Research and the University of Waikato.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00012.htm

20: Air NZ, Virgin Blue seek clearance for alliance

Businesswire
May 3 (BusinessWire) – Air New Zealand Ltd., the national carrier, and rival Virgin Blue have agreed to seek regulatory approval for an alliance on trans-Tasman routes that would offer lower fares, code sharing and reciprocity on loyalty scheme and ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00036.htm

21: Big screen with niche following in Hamilton

Bayley's Real Estate
Hamilton’s boutique independent art-house movie theatre Victoria Cinema is for sale by negotiation as a going-concern.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00044.htm

22: Down the road without a bean

National Distribution Union
An Auckland firm has sacked workers with decades of service without a bean in compensation.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00047.htm

23: Smart urban planning could save lives

Green Party
A new report by the Public Health Advisory Committee (PHAC) calling for an urgent need to consider health in urban planning was welcomed by the Green Party today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00005.htm

24: KiwiRail should be built by Kiwi workers

Green Party
The Government needs to assist KiwiRail to bid successfully for the contract to build Auckland’s electric train units in order to future proof our economy, Green Party Co-Leader Metiria Turei said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00009.htm

25: Bellbirds back in Hamilton after century-long loss

University of Waikato
Bellbirds are being reintroduced into Hamilton as part of an urban restoration project.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00014.htm

26: Parking monitored at Barry Park after complaints

Gisborne District Council
Gisborne District Council is asking players and supporters who use Barry Park to park legally even though this may mean parking further away. Council has received complaints from neighbours of Barry Park about the number of vehicles that are parked ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1005/S00016.htm

27: NZ Scientists Welcome FDA Cancer Vaccine OK

Malaghan Institute
Approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the first therapeutic cancer vaccine will significantly boost efforts in New Zealand, Malaghan Institute scientists say.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1005/S00008.htm

28: Protest Against Mining 'Biggest In Living Memory'

Selwyn Manning
Photo-Essay: Organisers of Saturday's protest claim up to 50,000 people marched up Queen St united in their opposition against the National-led Governments plans to mine conservation land and national parks. They say it was the biggest protest in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1005/S00013.htm

29: New Zealand Music Month turns 10

New Zealand Government
Kiwi music fans will be turning up the sounds this month as New Zealand Music Month celebrates its 10th birthday, says Broadcasting Minister Jonathan Coleman.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1005/S00008.htm

30: Australia’s Corporate Tax Change Keeps Pressure on

Auckland Chamber of Commerce
Australia’s intention to reduce the corporate tax rate from 30% to 28% by 2014 puts pressure on the upcoming Budget to ensure New Zealand stays in close range.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1005/S00035.htm

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