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Alastair Thompson
Scoop Publisher
Alastair Thompson is the co-founder of Scoop. He is of Scottish and Irish extraction and from Wellington, New Zealand. Alastair has 24 years experience in the media, at the Dominion, National Business Review, North & South magazine, Straight Furrow newspaper and online since 1997. He is the winner of several journalism awards for business and investigative work.
Alastair Thompson - Latest News [Page 46]
Video: The Scary Fairies And The National Front
Saturday, 23 October 2004, 6:48 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop video taken by Alastair Thompson. For background see photo essays: Multicultural Aotearoa In Wellington and Fairies Against Fascism Vs National Front More >>
Scoop Images: Multicultural Aotearoa In Wellington
Saturday, 23 October 2004, 6:19 pm | Alastair Thompson
The front of the 2000 strong march against racism reaches Lambton Quay. ''Diversity Yes, Racism No – Multicultural Aotearoa'' – the banner at the front of the march reads. More >>
Images: Fairies Against Fascism Vs National Front
Saturday, 23 October 2004, 5:38 pm | Alastair Thompson
Click for big version At Parliament during the low key National Front rally around 12.30pm the fairies were to the left, fascists to the right. More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Friday, 22 October 2004, 6:23 pm | Alastair Thompson
Justice David Morris Named As Cadet Abuse Inquisitor - Labour Weekend Ahead: Unions Applaud Passing Of Employment Law Amendments - Iran Planned To Stone 14 Year Old Girl To Death - STORY OF THE WEEK: Gerry Brownlee Spots A Ministerial Double Standard ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Thursday, 21 October 2004, 5:25 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: Helping Kiwis Into Their Own Homes Policy Welcomed - Labour MPs/Staff Absent From Zaoui Book Launch - Annan Says Elections In Iraq On Track - Hard News & More Is There! - Fighting Talk From Fighting Talk - Independent ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Wednesday, 20 October 2004, 3:38 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: Is Tamihere Being Gagged By The 9th Floor? - Clayton Cosgrove Outlines The Case For The Tamihere Defence - 5:45pm Wednesday: MPs To Host Zaoui Book Wellington Event In Beehive - Ahmed Zaoui's Lecture On Islam's ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Tuesday, 19 October 2004, 5:21 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: Flashback: When Hide Was On The Other End Of The Boot - Corngate Inquiry Report Back Pleases Some - UN Voices Concern Over Kosovo Sectarian Voting Threats - Tony Baldwin's Prescription For Dairy Industry Progress ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Monday, 18 October 2004, 4:51 pm | Alastair Thompson
LEAD STORY: Secret Alcohol Meeting In Queenstown Queried - Rodney Hide Warned About Calling The Kettle Black New Members For UN Security Council Announced - STORY OF THE WEEK: Maori Party Prepares For Potential Tamihere Resignation - Tamihere Inquiry ... More >>
Cullen Puts Hide On Notice About Outside Payments
Monday, 18 October 2004, 3:52 pm | Alastair Thompson
Acting PM Michael Cullen today put ACT leader Rodney Hide on notice similar scrutiny being applied to suspended Cabinet Minister John Tamihere's payments from the Waipareira Trust might also be applied to payments the ACT Leader has allegedly received himself. More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Friday, 15 October 2004, 4:23 pm | Alastair Thompson
LEAD STORY: Tax Inquiry: Tamihere Takes Leave From Ministerial Duties - Zaoui Question Highlights Govt. Human Rights Hypocrisy - Zoaui Gagging Appeal Refused By Supreme Court - Counting Of Afghanistan Votes Begins - STORY OF THE WEEK: Third And Final ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Thursday, 14 October 2004, 5:02 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: Scoop Report: NZ First Shows Entrenched Position In Zaoui Case - Securities Commission Files Massive Insider Trading Claim - School Girl Shot By Israel While Studying Dies - STORY OF THE WEEK: The Excluded Candidate ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Wednesday, 13 October 2004, 5:05 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: Govt Seeks To Ban Human Rights Considerations From Zaoui Security Review - AIDS Foundation: Active Kiwis Need More Than Concern - An Australian Eyewitness Reports On The Carnage In Gaza - Israeli Soldiers Shoot ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Tuesday, 12 October 2004, 5:42 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: Zaoui Human Rights Decision Appealed To Supreme Court - Helen Clark Claims Hindustan Times Distorted Her Kashmir “Flashpoint” Comments - Arms Traders Pump Out Weapons To Meet Global Demand - STORY OF THE WEEK: Doug Giebel: ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Monday, 11 October 2004, 4:26 pm | Alastair Thompson
Local Government Elections: Full Coverage / Parliamentary Reaction / Hard News Is There! - Cullen Says Strong Economies Win Elections - Amnesty Urges UN Security council To Revise Anti-Terror Resolution - Stateside: Missing The Debate - William Rivers ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops+Just Politics (Catchup Edition)
Monday, 11 October 2004, 10:41 am | Alastair Thompson
LEAD STORY: Local Body Elections - Scoop Report: Parking Mad And Wellington City Council - SCOOP SPECIAL REPORT: NZ Army Chief Comments On Cadet Abuse - UN Probes Darfur Genocide Claims - STORY OF THE WEEK: William Rivers Pitt: Scary Little Man ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Thursday, 7 October 2004, 8:56 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: Foundation Raises Major Concerns Over Draconian Citizenship Bill - Auckland Uni Students Vote Zaoui AUSA Algerian Spokesperson - Investigation Begins Into Israel’s Claim UN Vehicle Carried Rocket - STORY OF THE ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Wednesday, 6 October 2004, 4:23 pm | Alastair Thompson
Scoop Is In The House - LEAD STORY: United States Veto Prevents UN Demands For Israeli Withdrawal - Health Select Committee Releases Agent Orange Report - SCOOP SPECIAL REPORT: NZ Army Launches Inquiry Into Cadet Abuse - Why Darfur Won't Receive A US ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Tuesday, 5 October 2004, 6:19 pm | Alastair Thompson
LEAD STORY: PM's Presser: Prisoner Compo, The OIA. Mahuta & Agent Orange - Air Force Orions To Get Facelift - SCOOP SPECIAL REPORT: Sinister Code Of Army Cadet School Unearthed - New Zealand WV Correspondent James Addis Reports From Chad - Edwards ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Monday, 4 October 2004, 5:57 pm | Alastair Thompson
LEAD STORY: Sinister Code Of Army Cadet School Unearthed - Phil Goff Announces Intentions On Prisoner Compensation - Iraq: Amnesty Calls For End To Slaughter Of Children - STORY OF THE WEEK: That Presidential Debate From Many Angles - The Latest From Public ... More >>
Scoop: Top Scoops + Just Politics
Friday, 1 October 2004, 6:14 pm | Alastair Thompson
LEAD STORY: Court Of Appeal Rules In Favour Of Zaoui’s Human Rights … Meanwhile On The Other Side Of The World - NZ Seeks Security Council Two Year Term - Russia Ratifies Kyoto Protocol Treaty - The Industrial Dispute Over This Weekend's New Sunday ... More >>
