Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Sept 09 2010

Friday, 10 September 2010, 8:59 am
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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Sept 09 2010

1:Lyttelton: New Images of Earthquake Damage

George McLellan

Images of earthquake damage to Christchurch and Lyttelton buildings taken soon after this morning’s aftershock.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00059/lyttelton-new-images-of-earthquake-damage.htm

2:Christchurch Court - Earthquake update

Ministry of Justice

Hard work and commitment by Ministry of Justice staff has resulted in further progress on the restoration of normal service delivery in Christchurch and a continuation of the support provided to other justice sector agencies.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00282/christchurch-court-earthquake-update.htm

3:Questions and Answers - 8 September 2010

Office of the Clerk

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Earthquake, Canterbury—Government Assistance; Tax System Changes and GST Increase—Effect on New Zealanders; Marine and Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Access Under Customary Title; South Canterbury Finance Bail-out—Cost to Taxpayers
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00138/questions-and-answers-8-september-2010.htm

4:Questions and Answers - 9 September 2010

Office of the Clerk

Beneficiaries—Current Number Compared with July 2010; Earthquake, Canterbury—Cost of Damage; South Canterbury Finance—Inquiry into Collapse; Marine Coastal Area (Takutai Moana) Bill—Attorney General’s Statement
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00168/questions-and-answers-9-september-2010.htm

5:Homeopathy helps fearful quake people

Council of Homeopaths

"Homeopathic medicines may greatly help children, animals and adults feeling frightened and unable to sleep from the Christchurch earthquake" says co-presidents Jem Maber and Susanna Shelton from the New Zealand Council of Homeopaths."Homeopaths in Christchurch ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00285/homeopathy-helps-fearful-quake-people.htm

6:Christchurch Earthquake - General Update

Christchurch City Council

Water supply is expected to be restored across the city over the weekend. The boil-water notice has been lifted across the city and Banks Peninsula.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00284/christchurch-earthquake-general-update.htm

7:Telecom stock halted for announcement

Businesswire

Sept. 9 (BusinessDesk)– Telecom Corp. had its stock halted from trading on the NZX pending an announcement from the company.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00284/telecom-stock-halted-for-announcement.htm

8:60 Minutes Unmasks Senior Defence Force Official

60 Minutes

Last night a 60 Minutes investigation unmasked a senior Defence Force official as a CV cheat and liar.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00097/60-minutes-unmasks-senior-defence-force-official.htm

9:Shifting from response to recovery

Civil Defence Emergency Management

Civil Defence Director, John Hamilton says public services are being restored in Canterbury, with people in the region receiving support from welfare staff and building inspectors despite disruption caused by strong and frequent aftershocks.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00291/shifting-from-response-to-recovery.htm

10:Minister welcomes sensitive claims clinical review

New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Nick Smith is urging ACC to adopt the recommendations of an independent clinical review into the sensitive claims pathway released today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00141/minister-welcomes-sensitive-claims-clinical-review.htm

11:TEU Tertiary Update Vol 13 No 34

Association of University Staff

League tables relegate learning context Dr Roy Sharp told TEU last week that"We are not using a league table model." However, what his Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has done this week is release a table of tertiary institutions ranking them ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1009/S00049/teu-tertiary-update-vol-13-no-34.htm

12:Pulse board probes ex-director’s share dealings

Businesswire

Sept. 9 (BusinessDesk)– NZX-listed electricity retailer Pulse Utilities New Zealand Ltd. has frozen trading in 464,000 of its ordinary shares, belonging to a subsidiary controlled by two large shareholders, former director James Martin and Stephen Frewen, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00318/pulse-board-probes-ex-directors-share-dealings.htm

13:Fenton's claims baseless

New Zealand Government

Labour’s employment relations spokesperson has got it wrong again, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00171/fentons-claims-baseless.htm

14:Remarks on United States Foreign Policy

US State Department

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much, Richard. And it is a pleasure to be back here at the Council with two working arms. That is something that I am very happy and grateful for, and I thank you for referencing what has been the most difficult ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00149/remarks-on-united-states-foreign-policy.htm

15:MIT Delivers Best Overall results in reports

Manukau Institute of Technology

The Tertiary Education Commission’s report,‘The Performance of Tertiary Education Organisations’ has given the Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) the big tick for its overall performance in this highly competitive sector.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1009/S00040/mit-delivers-best-overall-results-in-reports.htm

16:IG Markets - Australian Market Wrap Sept. 9, 2010

IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are mixed in early afternoon trade despite positive overnight leads. Successful bond auctions in Poland and Portugal helped ease concerns over Europe’s debt problems. The Nikkei 225, Hang Seng and Kospi are all firmer, ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00320/ig-markets-australian-market-wrap-sept-9-2010.htm

17:Independent review of ACC needed

Green Party

Nick Smith’s acknowledgement that problems were caused by changes to how ACC deals with sexual abuse victims highlights the need for an independent review of all changes made to ACC since National took office, the Green Party said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00169/independent-review-of-acc-needed.htm

18:University of Auckland Top in NZ

University of Auckland

The University of Auckland has once more been ranked as the top university in New Zealand following the publication of the 2010 QS World University Rankings this week.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1009/S00033/university-of-auckland-top-in-nz.htm

19:Christchurch Casino Donates $250,000 in quake aid

Christchurch City Council

Christchurch Casino has donated $250,000 to the Canterbury Earthquake Appeal to assist the region’s people and businesses rebuild.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00290/christchurch-casino-donates-250000-in-quake-aid.htm

20:Kiwi Computer Challenge Helps NZ Businesses Emerge

NZ Small Business Summit

“Successful post-recession businesses will be those able to practically harness the power of computing technology to improve productivity and reduce costs. Get involved, or get left behind.” That’s the message from Pam Martin, a speaker at the NZ ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00312/kiwi-computer-challenge-helps-nz-businesses-emerge.htm

21:Paula Bennett hoodwinking Kiwis on benefit numbers

New Zealand Labour Party

Social Development and Employment Minister Paula Bennett continues to try to hoodwink the public about the number of people on benefits, Labour’s social development spokesperson Annette King says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00170/paula-bennett-hoodwinking-kiwis-on-benefit-numbers.htm

22:People are the priority for city streets, spaces

Auckland City Council

World-renowned Danish architect and urban designer Jan Gehl has given Auckland city a much-improved report card on its ongoing work to deliver a more pedestrian friendly city centre with initiatives that could be replicated across the region.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00295/people-are-the-priority-for-city-streets-spaces.htm

23:Hard Evidence of Explosive Demolition at WTC

Architects And Engineers for 9-11 Truth

On Thursday, September 9, 2010, at 11.00 am at Parliament Buildings, Mr Phillip Rose, a member of NZ911truth will read a statement by AE911Truth founder Richard Gage, AIA. The findings of Architects& Engineers for 9/11 Truth [AE911Truth] conclude ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1009/S00086/hard-evidence-of-explosive-demolition-at-wtc.htm

24:BNZ keen to work side by side with farmers

BNZ

The impact of the Christchurch earthquake is being felt across all the agricultural sectors of dairy, arable and dry stock.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00314/bnz-keen-to-work-side-by-side-with-farmers.htm

25:Farmers urged to call for quake assistance

Rural Recovery Group

Canterbury farmers dealing with the aftermath of Saturday’s earthquake and aftershocks are being advised to call the newly established Regional Rural Recovery Group for assistance.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00299/farmers-urged-to-call-for-quake-assistance.htm

26:Indecent Assault On Female In Devonport

New Zealand Police

North Shore Police are investigating an incident in which a 25 year old female was indecently assaulted while walking at North Head yesterday. North Head is a popular tourist location.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00300/indecent-assault-on-female-in-devonport.htm

27:Weak business skills push NZ down global rankings

Patrick Smellie

Sept. 9 (BusinessDesk)– New Zealand has slipped three places from last year to 23rd in the World Economic Forum’s Global Competitiveness Report, with this country’s business development being particularly weak compared to the other 138 nations in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00317/weak-business-skills-push-nz-down-global-rankings.htm

28:Ground Water Changes Following Quake

Environment Canterbury

There have been marked changes in the groundwater beneath the Canterbury Plains following Saturday's earthquake and the continuing aftershocks, says Environment Canterbury.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00298/ground-water-changes-following-quake.htm

29:International Rail Conference Rolls Into Town

Institution of Professional Engineers New Zealand

The rejuvenation and renaissance of rail is the key theme of a major international rail industry conference in Wellington next week, with over 600 delegates expected to attend from New Zealand, Australia and further afield.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00315/international-rail-conference-rolls-into-town.htm

30:Does burning Quran solve your problems?

Kourosh Ziabari

You might be unfamiliar with the concept of"Wudu". It's an Islamic practice including the washing of some parts of body such as the hands, arms and face in order to get prepared for saying prayers or reciting the Holy Quran. It's is of high value in ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00067/does-burning-quran-solve-your-problems.htm

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