Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop
Scoop Independent News
Scoop is NZ's largest independent news source; respected widely in media, political, business and academic circles for being the place on the internet for publishing "what was really said", and for the quality of its analysis of issues.
Scoop - Latest News [Page 21]
Wellington Ceremony Honours US Marine Corps
Thursday, 14 June 2012, 5:05 pm | The Scoop Team
US Marines today took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in Wellington. More >>
Scoop Audio: PMs Press Conference 11/6/12
Monday, 11 June 2012, 5:19 pm | Scoop Audio
At his post-cabinet press conference this afternoon Prime Minister John key explained why he couldn't say what he said to the foreign dignitaries he met in Europe or comment on the ACC scandal. More >>
Audio: Education Minister Backs Down On Class Sizes
Thursday, 7 June 2012, 3:06 pm | Scoop Audio
Education Minister Hekei Parata today held a press conference announcing that teacher funding ratios would not change . This reverses plans announced in the Budget to increase class sizes and use the money saved on "improving teacher quality". More >>
Scoop Reader Images: Transit Of Venus Photos
Wednesday, 6 June 2012, 2:00 pm | Scoop Feedback
Parts of New Zealand have seen the Sun for today's transit of Venus, and Scoop has received a photo or two. More >>
Presentation: Finance Minister Bill English - Budget 2012
Friday, 25 May 2012, 12:31 pm | The Scoop Team
Presentation: Finance Minister Bill English 'Budget 2012: Investing in Our Future' Hon Bill English, Minister of Finance More >>
Judge’s Sentencing Notes In Urewera Four Case
Friday, 25 May 2012, 10:58 am | The Scoop Team
Below is a link to the Judge’s sentencing notes in the case of Tame Iti and three others. More >>
Budget 2012 - Scoop Full Coverage - Comment Reports Reaction
Thursday, 24 May 2012, 11:35 pm | The Scoop Team
Budget 2012 - Scoop Full Coverage Parliament Live - LIVE Video Of Budget 2011 Keith Ng Interactive Graphic: How the Budget Breaks Down More >>
Palestine Monologues: Wellington Supports Gaza Journalism
Monday, 21 May 2012, 6:14 pm | The Scoop Team
Last night about 50 people braved chilly Wellington weather to attend a fundraising event for Gaza Scoop. More >>
Budget 2012: Squeezing Every Drop Out Of A Zero Budget
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 11:19 am | The Scoop Team
The Government is trying to squeeze every drop of publicity out of its ``Zero Budget’’ ahead of its delivery next Thursday. More >>
Palestinian Hunger Strikers: Who Exactly Represents Them?
Wednesday, 16 May 2012, 10:41 am | Scoop Link
First a Palestinian minister announced that a deal had been reached with Israel to end a weeks-long hunger strike by hundreds of prisoners. Then, various activists countered assertions of the reported deal, claiming the Palestinian Authority actually ... More >>
A teapot signed by John Key and Banksie up for sale
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 4:59 pm | The Scoop Team
On Tuesday May 15, a teapot signed by Prime Minister John Key and John Banks was put up for sale on Trademe. The auction description states that it is the original teapot from the Urban Café, where all the “hoopla” went down about the two Johns’ ... More >>
Palestinian prisoners, Israel make deal to end hunger strike
Tuesday, 15 May 2012, 12:24 pm | The Scoop Team
An Egyptian and Jordanian-brokered deal has been struck to end the ongoing hunger strike among around 2,000 Palestinian detainees in Israeli military prisons. The agreement includes Israeli promises to allow family prison visits from Gaza, end ... More >>
Is Tribal ownership of water a real concern?
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 5:42 pm | The Scoop Team
Yesterday it became clear that the Maori Council is actually serious about its claim over fresh water rights in New Zealand. More importantly, it became clear that the Waitangi Tribunal is also taking these claims seriously. So I’ve decided to try ... More >>
Red Alert: Leaked National Party Bd Minutes Re: Simon Lusk
Tuesday, 8 May 2012, 7:20 pm | Scoop Blogwatch
Every now and again infighting gets so bad in the Nats that some gems are delivered to me. In this case it is a set of their Board and Board committee minutes. You can view these documents from the Audit Committee here , the Communications Committee ... More >>
Kim Dotcom Raps On John Banks
Monday, 7 May 2012, 9:23 am | The Scoop Team
Internet tycoon and alleged pirate has produced a rap video about John Banks entitled ``Amnesia’’. More >>
Scoop Video: Aotearoa is Not for Sale Hikoi to Parliament
Friday, 4 May 2012, 4:31 pm | Scoop Video
Around 5000 demonstrators reached Parliament today to protest the sale of state assets. The demonstration was the climax of the North Island-wide hikoi which began in Cape Reinga on April 24. The crowd was a diverse mix of iwi, unions, party supporters, ... More >>
Hikoi against state asset sales reaches Johnsonville
Thursday, 3 May 2012, 1:58 pm | Scoop News
The Stop Asset Sales Hikoi reached Johnsonville this morning. Companies at stake in the proposed asset sales include up to 49% of Genesis Energy, Meridian Energy, Mighty River Power and Solid Energy, along with Air New Zealand. More >>
Scoop Link: No Left Turn - Banks Charter School Appointments
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 11:11 am | Scoop Link
Last month, John Banks appointed former ACT candidate and party president Catherine Isaac to head the Charter School Working Group . It looked like a crony appointment - Isaac has no relevant expertise - so I submitted the usual OIA request, seeking ... More >>
Scoop Links: Wrap of John Banks Coverage
Wednesday, 2 May 2012, 10:37 am | Scoop Link
The Banks-Dotcom controversy continues, raising ever stronger questions. Here is the story so far. Links: New Zealand Herald: Banks Briefed Dotcom on Land Application | Banks Admits He “Obfuscated” Relationship with Kim Dotcom | TVNZ report | 3 ... More >>
Glen Innes Protest - Witness Statements, Video Links
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 1:04 pm | Scoop Link
http://socialistaotearoa.blogspot.co.nz/ http://socialistaotearoa.blogspot.co.nz/ ENDS More >>
