Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Sept 26 2010

Monday, 27 September 2010, 8:59 am
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Scoop Daily Ratings Top 30 Items For Sept 26 2010

1:Obama on UFO disclosure

Exopolitics

In an in-depth interview on UFO disclosure, best-selling author Leslie Kean, whose book UFOs on the Record is now at #30 on the N.Y Times best selling list, has stated that she plans a campaign to approach committees in the U.S. Congress as well as ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00448/obama-on-ufo-disclosure.htm

2:NZ Statement To The UN General Assembly

New Zealand Government

It is an honour to lead New Zealand’s delegation this year. The opening of the General Assembly is the best example there is of the capacity of the United Nations to bring us all together.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00381/nz-statement-to-the-un-general-assembly.htm

3:Pacific Islands Appeal For Help On Climate Change

United Nations

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3 Pacific Ocean countries today appealed to UN Member States to act fast to combat climate change and mobilize the resources to mitigate the effects of global warming, especially in small island developing States vulnerable to rising sea levels.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00482/pacific-islands-appeal-for-help-on-climate-change.htm

4:Celebrating World Tourism Day

Tourism Industry Association

World Tourism Day on Monday 27 September 2010 is an opportunity to celebrate the New Zealand tourism industry, one of the country’s most important sectors, worth $59 million every day, and supporting almost 100,000 jobs.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00688/celebrating-world-tourism-day.htm

5:Powerball Jackpots To A Massive $20 Million

New Zealand Lotteries Commission

Lotto Powerball has jackpotted tonight, which means a massive $20 million will now be on offer next week. This makes it the second-largest Powerball jackpot ever, if won by a single player, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00680/powerball-jackpots-to-a-massive-20-million.htm

6:No Baggage Challenge Visits Queenstown

Tourism New Zealand

An award-winning American travel writer on a‘luggage free’ journey around the world touched down in Queenstown this week - the last international port of call on his five-week whirlwind‘no baggage challenge’.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00686/no-baggage-challenge-visits-queenstown.htm

7:Labour Supports Papatoetoe Election Probe

New Zealand Labour Party

Anyone found to have acted improperly or unlawfully in relation to local body election enrolments should face the full consequences of the law, the Labour Party says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00383/labour-supports-papatoetoe-election-probe.htm

8:Mistral Rules Final Day At Cagliari

Emirates Team New Zealand

The mistral really blew at Cagliari on Saturday bringing an abrupt end to the 2010 Audi MedCup 2010 series. With three of the regatta’s 11 races cancelled, Emirates Team New Zealand finished the Cagliari regatta third behind Matador and Audi A1.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00683/mistral-rules-final-day-at-cagliari.htm

9:Southland, South Otago Farmer Support Hit The Road

Federated Farmers

Representatives from Federated Farmers, Rural Support Trusts, Alliance Group, FMG, PGG Wrightson and CRT are heading out to the hardest hit areas to see farmers individually. They will also deliver food parcels, fact sheets and sympathetic ears.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00692/southland-south-otago-farmer-support-hit-the-road.htm

10:Earthquake Recovery Commissioners named

New Zealand Government

Earthquake recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee has today announced members of the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Commission.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00364/earthquake-recovery-commissioners-named.htm

11:Research Shows Reiki Works

Reiki NZ

The efficacy of Reiki has been challenged in the media lately, being repeatedly described as“mumbo jumbo” by Professor Shaun Holt, founder of Clincanz, an organisation that coordinates clinical trials within New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1009/S00166/research-shows-reiki-works.htm

12:Police Believe They Locate Body Of Raymond Piper

New Zealand Police

Kapiti Police investigating the murder of Raymond Piper have located what they believe to be a body. Detective Senior Sergeant Mike Oxnam says Police began searching an area of bush in the Maungakotukutuku Valley around 9 o'clock this morning.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00690/police-believe-they-locate-body-of-raymond-piper.htm

13:Police Investigating Suspicious Death In Westport

New Zealand Police

West Coast Police are investigating the suspicious death of a 38 year old man. Police were called to an address in Brougham Street, Westport at about 9am this morning and discovered a 38 year-old local man deceased.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00691/police-investigating-suspicious-death-in-westport.htm

14:YMCA Christchurch Honoured At Outdoors NZ Awards

YMCA

Outdoors New Zealand recognised the YMCA Christchurch this weekend as being a leader in the outdoor sector, particularly in terms of how they strive to provide quality outdoor experiences for children and young people.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00689/ymca-christchurch-honoured-at-outdoors-nz-awards.htm

15:Zimbabwe Hits Out Against International Sanctions

United Nations

International economic sanctions against Zimbabwe are illegal and have caused“untold suffering” for its people, President Robert Mugabe told the General Assembly today, calling for them to be scrapped immediately.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00475/zimbabwe-hits-out-against-international-sanctions.htm

16:Tui Shouts Southland Farmers A Well Deserved Beer

Tui Brewery

Tui did it in 2008 and it’s doing it again. 2 years ago NZ’s most popular beer brand shared a few with Southland farmers hit by drought. This time it’s the heavy rain and snow killing thousands of lambs and causing a minor civil disaster.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00806/tui-shouts-southland-farmers-a-well-deserved-beer.htm

17:UV Levels Rising As Daylight Saving Arrives

Sunsmart

With the arrival of daylight saving, New Zealanders are reminded that it is time to start being safe in the sun, as ultraviolet radiation (UVR) levels are already rising.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/GE1009/S00167/uv-levels-rising-as-daylight-saving-arrives.htm

18:Labour Selects Dunedin North Candidate

New Zealand Labour Party

The Labour candidate for Dunedin North in the 2011 General Election is University Warden David Clark. Announcing the candidacy today, Senior Vice President Moira Coatsworth said there were 3 nominees considered.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1009/S00384/labour-selects-dunedin-north-candidate.htm

19:New Look Eden Park Opens On 10.10.10

Tourism New Zealand

Auckland’s new look Eden Park, which has just undergone a three-year, multi-million dollar upgrade for Rugby World Cup 2011, will open its gates on 10.10.10.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00684/new-look-eden-park-opens-on-101010.htm

20:Flare Sighting Sparks Marine Search

New Zealand Police

Around 9.30pm last night (Saturday, 25 Spetember) there was a reported red flare sighting off the Taranaki Coast near Manaia. Police were notified.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00687/flare-sighting-sparks-marine-search.htm

21:IG Markets Australian Market Wrap

IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are all higher as they head towards the weekend. Returning from a public holiday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 had been down more than 1.3% but has rallied all the way back into positive territory on speculation the BOJ had once ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1009/S00804/ig-markets-australian-market-wrap.htm

22:Funding Complete For NZ Cycle Trail

Tourism New Zealand

The New Zealand Cycle Trail project has entered an exciting stage of its development - as final funding was approved this week for the last of the 18‘Great Rides’ that will form the nationwide cycle network.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00685/funding-complete-for-nz-cycle-trail.htm

23:Russian-American Alliance in Central Asia?

John Weeks

Ethnic violence and the recent escape of 25 Islamist militants in Central Asia could lead to an informal Russian-American alliance in the region, an international security analyst says.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1009/S00179/russian-american-alliance-in-central-asia.htm

24:Southland Storm 2010– Federated Farmers Saturday

Federated Farmers

As the scale of the event becomes evident, Federated Farmers, together with the Rural Support Trust Southland, the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) and supportive agribusinesses, are in detailed planning over the weekend.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00679/southland-storm-2010-federated-farmers-saturday.htm

25:Guyon Espiner Interviews David Cunliffe

TVNZ

Labour to announce new tax policy this week, expected to include cutting GST on fruit and vegetables to zero; GST-free fruit and vege would be“really good for Kiwis” and a narrow definition removes the need for“an army of bureaucrats”
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1009/S00315/guyon-espiner-interviews-david-cunliffe.htm

26:Govt Ignores Students and Supports ACT Proposition

Victoria University Students Association

National Party members of the Education and Science Select Committee have voted to support the ACT Party in its efforts to put an end to accountable and effective student representation and services.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1009/S00121/govt-ignores-students-and-supports-act-proposition.htm

27:Lake Tekapo attraction: ultimate winter experience

Alpine Springs Spa and Winter Park

A leading tourism attraction in the heart of the South Island’s majestic Mt Cook Mackenzie region will launch its eagerly anticipated Snow Tubing Park on 4 July.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0906/S00452.htm

28:Candidate Advocates Physical And Digital Labelling

Celia Wade-Brown

Better communication is key to Wellingtonians understanding and affecting the heritage protections that apply to inner city buildings, leading mayoral candidate Celia Wade-Brown said today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1009/S00681/candidate-advocates-physical-and-digital-labelling.htm

29:Timorese Leader Calls On Asia To Lead The Way

United Nations

Timorese President José Ramos-Horta today exhorted his fellow Asians to take the lead on tackling climate change, telling the General Assembly that his continent needs a common agenda to promote sustainable development.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00480/timorese-leader-calls-on-asia-to-lead-the-way.htm

30:Australia Warns UN Will Become A‘Hollow Shell’

United Nations

The UN will become“a hollow shell” with nations choosing to go around it to deal with the most pressing global issues unless its institutions are reformed, Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd told the General Assembly today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1009/S00481/australia-warns-un-will-become-a-hollow-shell.htm

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