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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For June 14 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For June 14 2010
1: Ministerial
credit card use
New Zealand Labour PartyNew Zealanders have the right to expect the highest standards of Ministerial behaviour, and the proper expenditure of their funds.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00201.htm
2:
Future
proofing the welfare system
Sue BradfordWhile I welcome the opportunity the Welfare Working Group has given us to come together over the past two days and debate the future of welfare policy in this country, a lot I have heard before and during this forum makes me think we are entering a critically ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00143.htm
3:
Eritrea
And Djibouti To End Border Dispute
United NationsCommending the agreement reached by Eritrea and Djibouti to peacefully resolve their two-year border dispute, the Security Council today called on the two countries to engage fully in the mediation process to ensure they can strike a final deal.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1006/S00239.htm
4:
PM’s
Chief Science Adviser Must Change – Or
Go
New Zealand Climate Science CoalitionJohn Key has been asked by a former National Party activist either to rein in his Chief Science Adviser, Professor Sir Peter Gluckman, or to change his title to more accurately reflect the professor’s global warming propaganda advocacy activities.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00132.htm
5:
Give
commissioners a chance, says Minister
New Zealand GovernmentProtestors today demanding a return to Environment Canterbury elections should give the commissioners the chance to address Canterbury’s water problems, Environment Minister Nick Smith says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00200.htm
6:
An
enduring solution sought
Iwi Leadership ForumIwi leaders have not had their wish list delivered, but are still hopeful that the government has allowed enough room for further progress on the foreshore and seabed.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00151.htm
7:
MARKET
CLOSE: NZ shares mixed; NZO, TEL fall
BusinesswireMARKET CLOSE: NZ shares mixed, with trading dominated by slides in New Zealand Oil & Gas and Telecom
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00380.htm
8:
Pakistan's
Economy Seen As Resilient
US State DepartmentPakistan confronts daunting challenges - from a shortfall in energy supplies to Taliban insurgents and government corruption - in its efforts to sustain a healthy level of economic growth and provide greater opportunity for its citizens
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1006/S00249.htm
9:
Post-Budget
Address to Johnsonville Rotary Club
New Zealand GovernmentWhile there have been different Governments in power over those years, the fundamental objectives of the various tax changes in that time have largely been the same – to boost savings, investment and productivity; to ensure our tax system is internationally ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00210.htm
10:
PM’s
Presser – It’s Public Domain,
Foreshore
Rory MacKinnonThe more things change; the more they stay domain. That was the message from Prime Minister John Key at Monday’s post-Cabinet press conference, ending months of deliberation on Maori rights to the country’s seabed and foreshore – but the Maori Party says ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1006/S00096.htm
11:
Welfare
Working Group – a brief reflection
Sue BradfordI attended the Welfare Working Group (WWG) Forum last week with some trepidation, especially when I found out that three Green Party people had been turned away at the last minute.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00142.htm
12:
Next
Top Model Hopefuls Get Another Shot
TV3- Giving New Zealand’s Next Top Model Hopefuls Another Shot At Making The Big Time –
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1006/S00156.htm
13:
Paramount
Services buys Security Cleaning
Services
Paramount ServicesLeading commercial cleaning franchise company Paramount Services has bought Auckland-based cleaning company Security Cleaning Services to further grow its franchisee network.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00374.htm
14:
Big
screen to broadcast All Whites pool
matches
Wellington City CouncilA 40-square metre screen has been installed at Queens Wharf in time for fans to see the All Whites take on Slovakia in the FIFA World Cup tomorrow night at 11.30pm.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1006/S00158.htm
15:
Anderton
Leading Parker In Race
UMR Research LtdThe first public poll on the Christchurch mayoral contest since Jim Anderton announced his candidacy shows the Wigram MP enjoying a comfortable lead over the incumbent Bob Parker. In a multi-candidate contest, Anderton leads Parker by 46% to 21%, with ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00145.htm
16:
Investment
adviser and broker banned
Securities CommissionFormer Timaru-based investment adviser Neville Ian Cant, found guilty of forgery and theft, is banned from operating as an adviser or investment broker for five years.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00370.htm
17:
Solid
Energy applies to continue Ohai Mine
Solid Energy NZSolid Energy is seeking resource consents from Environment Southland tomorrow to continue the rehabilitation of Ohai Mine.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00378.htm
18:
Sikh
Council disappointed at club ban
Sikh Council of New ZealandSikh Council of New Zealand is disappointed at the outcome of Cosmopolitan Club (Manurewa) AGM held on June 13, 2010, in which the club membership has decided to maintain the untenable status quo (established erroneously on November 30, 2009) ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00150.htm
19:
Design
released for Ocean Water Sports
Centre
New Zealand GovernmentThe design for a new National Ocean Water Sports Centre at Takapuna was released today by Sports Minister Murray McCully, and North Shore City Mayor Andrew Williams.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00206.htm
20:
Foreshore
and seabed compromise reached
Businesswireby Pattrick Smellie June 14 (BusinessWire) - Last minute talks at Parliament today have salvaged a deal that will see the 2004 Foreshore and Seabed Act repealed and replaced by a new form of title preventing sale of both, and establishing processes ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00379.htm
21:
Kiwis
Perform Superbly In Worlds Richest
Triathlon
Triathlon New ZealandKris Gemmell led a Kiwi domination of the top ten at the world’s richest triathlon, the ITU Des Moines World Cup in Iowa USA this morning, with the gutsy Palmerston North athlete finishing second, an agonizing 4 seconds back from the biggest prize ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1006/S00158.htm
22:
Carter
– statement of responsibility
New Zealand Labour PartyIt is time for me to draw a line: time to rededicate myself to the principal job of being the Member of Parliament for Te Atatu, and I will do this.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00209.htm
23:
Herald
on Sunday Newspaper of the Year
Qantas Media AwardsThe Herald on Sunday was named Newspaper of the Year at the 37th Qantas Media Awards in Auckland on Friday night.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1006/S00168.htm
24:
Best New Products Honoured At Fine Food
NZ
The PR ShopMEDIA RELEASE 13 JUNE 2010 Best New Products Honoured At Fine Food New Zealand Some of the best new products in the food, beverage, foodservice and hospitality industries were honoured at the inaugural Fine Food New Zealand exhibition this evening (Sunday, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1006/S00153.htm
25:
Physical
Education Professor wins Olympic
prize
University of AucklandAn Adjunct Professor of Physical Education at The University of Auckland’s Faculty of Education has won the prestigious International Olympic Committee President’s Prize.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1006/S00046.htm
26:
Symantec
Extends Agreement with HP
SymantecSymantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the signing of a multi-year extension to its existing contract with HP, the world’s largest PC manufacturer. Under the terms of the agreement, HP consumer desktop, laptop and netbook PCs will ship worldwide ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00348.htm
27:
Medical
Association’s Stance On Cannabis
Welcome
NORMLPhil Saxby, President of NORML NZ, today welcomed the New Zealand Medical Association’s stance on cannabis for medicinal use and called upon the Government to adopt the same sensible position.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1006/S00059.htm
28:
PM
On Foreshore and Seabed
New Zealand GovernmentAs you all know, this morning I met the Maori Party leadership and Iwi Leaders Group to discuss the foreshore and seabed issue.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00208.htm
29:
Chinese
authorities detain murder suspect
New Zealand PoliceThe 23 year-old man wanted by Auckland City Police in connection with the January 31 murder of taxi driver Hiren Mohini in Mt Eden, was located and detained in Shanghai by Chinese authorities on Thursday, June 10.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1006/S00150.htm
30:
Maori
Party fulfils foreshore and seabed
promise
The Maori PartyThe Maori Party today has fulfilled a long-standing promise to repeal the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00207.htm
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