Scoop Top 30 Daily Ratings 24 Oct 2010

Monday, 25 October 2010, 12:40 pm
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Yesterday's top 30 rating items on Scoop were...

1: How not to have a debate: Australia in Afghanistan

Binoy Kampmark

It was the debate that never really took place, however poignant pundits would like to think it was. Both the Australian government through Prime Minister Julia Gillard and main opposition leader Tony Abbott took familiar stances this week in parliament. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00149/how-not-to-have-a-debate-australia-in-afghanistan.htm

2: Julie Webb-Pullman meets Hamas Leaders In Gaza

Julie Webb-Pullman

(23 Oct 2010 - Gaza City) - Yesterday afternoon, at a lunch reception hosted by Hamas, I and British woman Pippa Bartolotti found ourselves invited to have a sit-down meeting with Gaza President Ismail Haniya and Deputy Prime Minister Dan Meridor!
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00154/julie-webb-pullman-meets-hamas-leaders-in-gaza.htm

3: The Big Day – entry into Gaza!

Kia Ora Gaza

Times: All times given are those of Egypt and Gaza. Their clock is 11 hours behind New Zealand time. Messages: The contents of this bulletin are real time texts from our Kiwi volunteers on their way to Gaza. Texts have been edited for readability. ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00146/the-big-day-entry-into-gaza.htm

4: NZCTU Media Advisory –The Hobbit

New Zealand Council of Trade Unions

There are no industrial issues that impact on The Hobbit being made in New Zealand. The MEAA, which includes Actors Equity in New Zealand, has given an absolute assurance that there will be no disruption to the filming of The Hobbit in New Zealand.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00724/nzctu-media-advisory-the-hobbit.htm

5: Hindus Upset Over Playboy Usage Of Yoga As Erotica

Rajan Zed

Hindus are upset over what they say as the misuse of age old and revered system of yoga by Playboy for mercantile greed and have urged it to withdraw all its yoga related products.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00341/hindus-upset-over-playboy-usage-of-yoga-as-erotica.htm

6: Keep The Hobbit Film Shoot In NZ Group

Keep The Hobbit Shoot In NZ

Excitement is building amongst New Zealanders who are attending rallies in support of Sir Peter Jackson and other producers as they meet with Warner Bros. executives scheduled to arrive in New Zealand on Monday.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00281/keep-the-hobbit-film-shoot-in-nz-group.htm

7: Iraq War Logs: Largest Military Leak In History

Wikileaks

At 5pm EST Friday 22nd October 2010 WikiLeaks released the largest classified military leak in history. The 391,832 reports ('The Iraq War Logs'), document the war and occupation in Iraq, from 1st January 2004 to 31st December 2009 (except for the months ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00347/iraq-war-logs-largest-military-leak-in-history.htm

8: USA must investigate Wikileaks file abuse claims

Amnesty International

Amnesty International today called on the USA to investigate how much US officials knew about the torture and other ill-treatment of detainees held by Iraqi security forces after new evidence emerged in files released by the Wikileaks organization ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00348/usa-must-investigate-wikileaks-file-abuse-claims.htm

9: SPCA's List Of Shame Cites 45 Cruelty Cases

RNZSPCA

The case of a Gisborne man who fed five live kittens to his dog is amongst those cited in the Royal New Zealand SPCA's eighth annual List of Shame, released today.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00279/spcas-list-of-shame-cites-45-cruelty-cases.htm

10: Lotto Brings Long Weekend Celebrations

NZ Lotteries

The long weekend has brought Lotto joy to two players from Blenheim and Hastings who have both won $500,000 with Lotto First Division, says NZ Lotteries’ Chief Executive Todd McLeay.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00274/lotto-brings-long-weekend-celebrations.htm

11: Government To Consider New Path For Social Housing

New Zealand Government

Suggestions for a different approach to the delivery of social and state housing are to be considered by Government. In April, social housing experts made recommendations it believed would deliver an ‘effective and efficient’ model for state housing
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00410/government-to-consider-new-path-for-social-housing.htm

12: Holiday Road Toll Rises With Two More Deaths

New Zealand Police

At about 0140hrs on the 24th October a vehicle rolled while driving on Rotowaro Rd , Rotowaro (near Huntly). As a result of the crash 2 occupants of the vehicle are deceased and one person has moderate injuries.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00275/holiday-road-toll-rises-with-two-more-deaths.htm

13: Whitebaiter Still Missing

New Zealand Police

A Search & Rescue operation was launched at 9 this morning after 3 white baiters were swept out to sea by a wave from the Okarito River mouth. Locals and other fisherman were able to use a boat and recovered 2 persons, but a third man is still missing.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00280/whitebaiter-still-missing.htm

14: Canterbury Death Raises Road Toll By One More

New Zealand Police

At 0830hrs on Sunday the 24 October 2010 Police were advised of a truck crash on State Highway 1, 200 metres south of the Conway River Bridge.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00277/canterbury-death-raises-road-toll-by-one-more.htm

15: Man Assaults Police Officer In Tokoroa

New Zealand Police

At approximately 1916 hrs a single man Police patrol based at Tokoroa pulled over and stopped a male riding a motorbike. Once stopped, the male assaulted the officer breaking his jaw and fled from the scene on the motorbike.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00276/man-assaults-police-officer-in-tokoroa.htm

16: Hindus Put Approve Of Brand-Perry Indian Wedding

Rajan Zed

Hindus have put stamp of authenticity on Russell Brand and Katy Perry marriage in Rajasthan (India) on October 23, adding that most, if not all, Hindu wedding traditions were reportedly followed.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00340/hindus-put-approve-of-brand-perry-indian-wedding.htm

17: Costly Success – Kiwis 24, England 10

New Zealand Rugby League

The Kiwis began their Four Nations campaign with a vital 24-10 win over England at Westpac Stadium on Saturday night but will be without strike weapon Manu Vatuvei for the rest of the tournament.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1010/S00342/costly-success-kiwis-24-england-10.htm

18: Ngāti Kuia Deed Of Settlement Signed

New Zealand Government

The Crown and Ngāti Kuia have signed the first Deed of Settlement in the South Island since 1997, Treaty Negotiations Minister Christopher Finlayson announced today. The Deed of Settlement sets out commercial redress worth over $24 million.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1010/S00409/ngati-kuia-deed-of-settlement-signed.htm

19: Scoop Full Coverage: The Hobbit Drama

The Scoop Editor

So, according to Sir Peter Jackson and Philippa Boyens all that Warners are asking for in an uncertain world is certainty. A surety that no sudden outburst of labour unrest will plague The Hobbit in the coming eighteen months.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00148/scoop-full-coverage-the-hobbit-drama.htm

20: IG Markets Australian Market Wrap

IG Markets

Across Asia, regional markets are mixed following the modest gains on Wall Street. The Kospi is the best performer, up 1% on a rise among technology players. The Nikkei 225 is also firmer, up 0.7%. On the downside, both the Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1010/S00722/ig-markets-australian-market-wrap.htm

21: Whitebaiters Rescued After Being Swept Out To Sea

New Zealand Police

At 0900hrs on Sunday the 24 October 2010 Police were advised of three Whitebaiters being swept about 200 metres out to sea, from the Okarito River mouth near Whataroa.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1010/S00278/whitebaiters-rescued-after-being-swept-out-to-sea.htm

22: Gaza Convoy Photo Essay (1): Al-Arish to Rafah

Julie Webb-Pullman

First part of three part photo essay Al-Arish to Gaza
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00150/gaza-convoy-photo-essay-1-al-arish-to-rafah.htm

23: UN To Enable Blind To Access Published Works

United Nations

In an unprecedented UN initiative, people who cannot see and those who have other visual disabilities will have access to publications through intermediaries who will create accessible formats of publications and share them with specialized libraries.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00346/un-to-enable-blind-to-access-published-works.htm

24: Hone Harawira: Interviewed by DUNCAN GARNER

The Nation

Given the concerns expressed by Tariana Turia, Pita Sharples, Te Ururoa Flavell, Rawiri Katene, and the vote I've taken, unless National agrees to come back to the kaupapa of Maori title there's good reason why we should vote against this legislation.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1010/S00255/hone-harawira-interviewed-by-duncan-garner.htm

25: Deadly Violence Continues In Darfur, Ban Says

United Nations

Although there have been substantially fewer clashes between parties to the conflict in Darfur, deadly fighting between communities in the war-ravaged Sudanese region continues, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a new report.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00344/deadly-violence-continues-in-darfur-ban-says.htm

26: Ban Calls For Funding For African Peace Initiative

United Nations

The African Union continues to face difficulties securing the necessary funding for its peace efforts in Africa, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said, appealing to the international community to find sustainable ways of supporting the body’s initiatives.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00345/ban-calls-for-funding-for-african-peace-initiative.htm

27: Vatuvei Looks Ahead After Breaking Arm

New Zealand Rugby League

Devastated Kiwi winger Manu Vatuvei hopes to be back training in six weeks after a broken arm ended his Four Nations campaign minutes after it had started at Westpac Stadium in Wellington last night.
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1010/S00341/vatuvei-looks-ahead-after-breaking-arm.htm

28: Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

United Nations

The humanitarian community has mobilized its resources to help the Haitian Government respond to an outbreak of cholera in the western region of Caribbean country, with medical supplies being provided and teams of health workers rushing to the affected ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00333/cholera-outbreak-in-haiti.htm

29: Global Military Agenda: US-NATO in South East Asia

Rick Rozoff

In keeping with the global trend manifested in other strategically vital areas of the world, the United States and its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - a consortium of all major Western military (including nuclear) powers and former ...
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/WO1010/S00329/global-military-agenda-us-nato-in-south-east-asia.htm

30: Gaza Convoy Photo Essay (3): Day One In Gaza

Julie Webb-Pullman

Third part of three part photo essay Al-Arish to Gaza
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL1010/S00152/gaza-convoy-photo-essay-3-day-one-in-gaza.htm

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