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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For June 28 2010
Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For June 28 2010
1: New
Zealand’s Most Trusted in 2010
Reader's DigestThe Queen’s approval means a lot to Kiwis, say the results of the annual Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Survey; released today in the July issue of Reader’s Digest New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1006/S00352.htm
2:
Own
your own home away from home…
Turners Car AuctionsKiwis looking for an affordable ‘home away from home’ are about to get the chance to drive away one of 60 quality ex-rental campervans when they go under the hammer on behalf of Jucy Rentals at Turners Auctions in July.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00783.htm
3:
Wattie’s
Crowned Country’s Most Trusted
Brand
Readers DigestKiwi icon Wattie’s has been voted New Zealand’s number one trusted brand in the annual Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Survey; released today in the July issue of Reader’s Digest New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00771.htm
4:
Statistics
Show Three Strikes Is Needed
ACT New ZealandMinistry of Justice statistics revealing that four violent crimes have been committed every day since the Three Strikes law has passed highlights just how important it was for the Government to introduce the Three Strikes legislation which specifically ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00436.htm
5:
The
G-20 Toronto Summit Declaration
The White HouseIn Toronto, we held our first Summit of the G-20 in its new capacity as the premier forum for our international economic cooperation.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1006/S00554.htm
6:
Scoop
Coverage: Toronto G20 Protests
The Scoop TeamThe G20 meeting of world leaders in Toronto this week saw an unprecedented level of police action in a nation historically known for its protection of civil liberties. Reports have begun flooding in of assaults on peaceful protesters and detainment ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1006/S00556.htm
7:
International
marketing opens doors for students
Aoraki PolytechnicTaking Aoraki Polytechnic’s skills-based education success message out to the world and bringing more international students back to its doors to enjoy “lifestyle” education in a safe, scenic and productive environment is a job that Stephen Pope ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1006/S00099.htm
8:
Colin
Craig Announces Candidacy for Auckland
Mayor
Vote Colin CraigProperty management specialist and March for Democracy leader Colin Craig, has announced today that he will be running as a candidate for the position of Mayor of the Auckland Super City.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00289.htm
9:
New
Image says shares undervalued, weighs
buyback
BusinesswireJune 28 (BusinessWire) – New Image Group Ltd., which makes health tonics based on bovine colostrums, said its shares are undervalued and the company may re-introduce its share buy-back programme.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00815.htm
10:
GPG's
Gibbs "not ashamed" to have broken
ranks
BusinesswireGPG’s Gibbs says he’s ‘not ashamed’ to have broken ranks, wants Coats sold
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00814.htm
11:
NZ
ETS: Huge Expense For No Gain
ACT New ZealandThe extra costs are not compensated for in Budget 2010. The ETS will take at least half of your tax cuts and superannuation increase; Delaying the ETS would be more in line with ‘National’s principles’ on the ETS set out in its 2008 ETS policy
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00443.htm
12:
Stocks
to watch: ALF, FRE, GPG, NZO, NZS, PGC,
TWR
BusinesswireJune 28 (BusinessWire) – The following stocks may be active on the New Zealand exchange after developments since the close of trading in the last session. All prices are in New Zealand dollars unless specified.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00765.htm
Federated FarmersSpeech by Don Nicolson, President of Federated Farmers, to the 54th annual conference of the New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association, 28 June 2010 in Invercargill.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00801.htm
14:
Support
for prisoners to quit smoking needed
ASH NZAction on Smoking and Health (ASH) is welcoming the announcement by Corrections Minister Judith Collins on a smoking ban for prisons.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1006/S00111.htm
15:
Cost
of domain names about to get a lot
cheaper
Domains4LessThe New Zealand Domain Name registry is reducing the wholesale domain name fee for .nz domain names by 16% as of the 1st of July. This reduces the annual wholesale fee for the 400,000 active .nz domains from $18 to $15 per domain.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00788.htm
16:
ACC
Chair Badly Missed The Plot
Association of Salaried Medical Specialists“John Judge, Chair of the ACC, has missed the plot with his statement that public hospitals and doctors should be financially penalised when patients have treatment injuries,” said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00283.htm
17:
Important
facts about petroleum exploration
New Zealand GovernmentEnergy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee has today moved to clarify a number of issues around the government’s issuing of a petroleum exploration permit to Brazilian company Petrobras for 12,333 square kilometres in the Raukumara Basin off ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00435.htm
18:
Maori
Party farewells music healer
The Maori PartyMaori Party MP for Te Tai Hauauru Tariana Turia is sending her condolences to the whanau of Te Puoho Katene – a man who for decades has been using his love for music to help heal others in need.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00442.htm
19:
No
security for tenants during major
events
New Zealand Labour PartyLabour Housing spokesperson Moana Mackey says she is disappointed the National Government voted down an amendment to residential tenancies legislation that would have prevented tenants being evicted from their homes so that landlords could rent the properties ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00439.htm
20:
E-counselling
offers confidential, proven therapy
Ask ChrisIt's good news for anyone suffering from depression, stress, anxiety or relationship challenges. E-therapy has got the thumbs up from the government and offers effective therapy over the internet as and when you want it, without having to travel to see ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1006/S00107.htm
21:
MARKET
COSE: NZ stocks fall; PGC, TEL, SKT
drop
BusinesswireJune 28 (BusinessWire) – New Zealand stocks fell, rounding out the NZX 50 Index’s third successive daily decline, after a survey showed business confidence has waned, stoking concerns that companies may struggle to increase earnings this year. Pyne ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00813.htm
22:
NZ
Dollar Outlook: Kiwi likely to test 72 US
cts
BusinesswireNZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi likely to test 72 US cts ahead of American labour data
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00787.htm
23:
Appointment
to FSANZ Board
New Zealand GovernmentMinister for Food Safety Kate Wilkinson today welcomed the appointment of Tony Nowell as New Zealand’s new member of the Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) board.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00441.htm
24:
'The
Nation': Tony Ryall Interviewed By
Parker
TV3This week the British Chancellor Osborne unveiled a 40 billion dollar pound package of spending cuts and tax increases which included a two year public sector wage freeze.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00274.htm
25:
Lecture
Series: Journalism’s Future at
Stake
University of AucklandIs serious journalism dying? Was it in any good it the first place? What must be done to ensure its survival?
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1006/S00101.htm
26:
"Carbon
Tax” – signpost to the new dark
age
Carbon Sense Coalition““Carbon Tax” – signpost to the new dark age. The Carbon Sense Coalition today claimed that a carbon tax was the next likely battle in the long war on carbon.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1006/S00282.htm
27:
Hays
Accountancy & Finance – commerce &
industry
HaysDemand is high within New Zealand for solid Payroll candidates. High-quality part-qualified Assistant Accountants are also sought as a key element in succession planning.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00784.htm
28:
Canterbury
Golf Courses Put Region On Map
Terrace DownsCanterbury’s top three championship golf courses have joined forces to promote the best of golf in the region to international visitors, with a unique opportunity to play and experience three 18-hole resort courses for a fantastic price.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1006/S00309.htm
29:
Radio
Host Off Air Following Roast Remarks
The Radio NetworkThe New Zealand Jewish Council and the New Zealand Aids Foundation will receive written apologies from both broadcaster David Fane and his employer, The Radio Network, today and the radio host will be suspended for the remainder of the week.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1006/S00802.htm
30:
Rugby
World Cup 2011 (Empowering) Bill
The Maori PartyThe country is well aware of the obsession that Māori have over rugby. Māori have been keen followers of rugby for a long time, and at this very moment 100 years of Māori rugby are being celebrated in the country.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1006/S00444.htm
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