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The real cost of New Zealand’s two-tier health system: why going private doesn’t relieve pressure on public hospitals

Ethicists argue that healthcare is special. Unlike other consumer goods, its availability and accessibility should be based on need rather than ability to pay.

The Conversation

Earthquakes can change the course of rivers – with devastating results. We may now be able to predict these threats

New Zealand’s 2016 Kaikōura earthquake stopped the Waiau Toa – also known as the Clarence River – in its course. Within hours, the river flooded outside its channel and changed course. In the seven years since the magnitude 7.8 earthquake, the river has completely abandoned the path it used to…

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New Zealand to maintain 15 defence personnel in Solomon Islands through year end

New Zealand's government on Monday said it will maintain defence personnel in the Solomon Islands at the request of local authorities until at least Dec. 31, 2023, extending a peace-keeping mission by as much as seven months.

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‘They’ll shoot me in two months,’ says New Zealand pilot captured in Indonesia’s Papua

‘We do not ask for money... We really demand our rights for sovereignty’

The Independent UK

From thieving parrots to boozy pigeons: why New Zealand is obsessed with its native birds

The result of an extraordinary ecological history, many of New Zealand’s birds are highly unusual but all are beloved

The Guardian - AU

Floating crane made in Paisley almost 100 years ago undergoes transformation ahead of special anniversary

The crane is located in New Zealand having been built in Renfrewshire in the 1920s.

Daily Record

Separatists in Indonesia's Papua threaten to shoot Kiwi hostage if denied talks

Rebels in Indonesia's Papua region threatened to shoot a New Zealand pilot they took hostage in February if countries do not comply with their demand to start independence talks within two months, a new video released by the group on Friday showed.

Reuters

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Skyline Swansea would bring 100 jobs and £84m boost to local economy, says report

The Skyline Swansea project has been proposed by New Zealand company Skyline Enterprises

Birmingham Post

The highly secretive Five Eyes alliance has disrupted a China-backed hacker group – in an unusually public manner

This week the Five Eyes alliance – an intelligence alliance between Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand and the United States – announced its investigation into a China-backed threat targeting US infrastructure.

The Conversation

A1 Engineering fined after worker crushed to death at old cheese factory

A1 Engineering has been fined and convicted over a workplace incident in December 2016 where two workers were inside a container preparing to move a 770kg piece of machinery when it fell on them, killing one and badly injuring the other.

ABC News

Zoo Miami discontinues ‘Kiwi Encounter’ and apologizes to New Zealand after online backlash

MIAMI — Zoo Miami has stopped offering its “Kiwi Encounter,” where guests could pet, feed and photograph the rare, flightless bird after viral video on social media sparked outrage over the treatment and handling of the bird named Paora.

Tribune News Service

China hits back over Five Eyes blame for US infrastructure cyber attack

Responding to a joint Cybersecurity Advisory issued by US, Australian, New Zealand and United Kingdom intelligence agencies that identify China as the culprit behind recent cyber attacks, Beijing dismisses it as "a collective disinformation campaign by the United States".

ABC News

A Miami zoo apologizes for kiwi petting encounter that angered New Zealanders

Kiwi, the flightless bird that are a national symbol of New Zealand, are sensitive to handling and bright light. "We have offended a nation," a zoo spokesperson said.

WEKU

US zoo’s treatment of kiwi bird ruffles diplomatic feathers

A US zoo has apologised to the entire nation of New Zealand after the mistreatment of a kiwi triggered a campaign to return the bird to its native country.

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'Different individuals stepped up': Rohit Sharma on India reaching successive WTC Finals

Rohit Sharma will soon switch focus from leading Mumbai Indians in the IPL to captaining India for the all-important World Test Championship final against Australia, trying to erase the memory of losing the WTC final against New Zealand in 2021 and become Test world champions for the first time.

Birmingham Post

Tissue Regenix signs Australia and New Zealand distribution deal

The Leeds firm, which also runs a US base, needs to gain regulatory approval in Australia

The New Daily

Australia’s electric car campaign moves into high gear

Motorists are being encouraged to share their thoughts on a new vehicle policy, with one group suggesting Australia should aim to catch up to the US by 2030.

AAP

Australia's electric car campaign moves into high gear

Motorists are being encouraged to share their thoughts on a new vehicle policy, with one group suggesting Australia should aim to catch up to the US by 2030.

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Miami Herald

Zoo Miami apologizes for treatment of a treasured bird after controversy in New Zealand

A bird housed at Zoo Miami has made international headlines after media reports revealed possible mistreatment by handlers and visitors.

Daily Mirror

Zoo sorry for mistreatment of iconic kiwi bird after New Zealanders left 'appalled'

Miami Zoo has extended "sincere apologies" to the people of New Zealand after "offending" them with a video showing the iconic kiwi bird being exposed to artificial lighting and petted

Evening Standard

‘We have offended a nation’: Miami zoo apologises to New Zealand for kiwi bird treatment

The zoo has admitted it was ‘not sensitive’ to the fact the bird is a ‘national symbol’

The Independent UK

Enraged New Zealanders call out ‘mistreatment’ of kiwi at Miami zoo

Pāora, a kiwi hatched at Zoo Miami, was part of programme that allowed visitors to pet it for a fee

The Independent UK

New Zealand's central bank raises key interest rate to 5.5% but signals next move will be a cut

New Zealand’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.5% but signaled its next move would be a cut, sparking a sell-off in the currency

Bristol Post

Bristol hosts New Zealand health leaders as part of international study tour

The visit was an opportunity to share learning focused on integrated care systems

ABC News

Zoo Miami issues apology, stops kiwi encounters after concerns about treatment of New Zealand bird

A US zoo stops offering encounters after a video of a kiwi called Paora raises concern among New Zealanders.

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