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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.

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This week's bestselling books

The latest Nielsen BookScan New Zealand bestseller list, described by Steve Braunias

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Mānuka: The buzz that a word makes

The Australians have beaten us again - this time, in the long-running fight over mānuka honey.

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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.

The Week

'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.

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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

Birmingham Post

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.

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

A bloody difficult historian

Joanna Kidman suffers a new work by a Treaty provocateur, and reaches for her gin

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Crime top of mind for Luxon crowd

A crowded North Shore event kicked off the next phase of Christopher Luxon’s protracted job interview for the job of Prime Minister

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Wide impact of court's liquor licensing decision

Many local authorities without Auckland Council’s resources have dropped their policies or diluted them significantly to avoid costly legal battles, writes Melissa-Jade Gregan

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NZ blocks Myanmar from Asean study tour

A diplomatic dance has led the Government to bar Myanmar officials from our shores - but invite them to an offshore trade event funded by New Zealand.

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Seismic strengthening is a critical opportunity to green our buildings

Retrofitting existing buildings can be significantly more carbon-friendly than demolishing and rebuilding. And earthquake strengthening is essential to keep people safe. NZ has an opportunity to look at the two together.

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Hamish Coney: Dream Weaver

The Other Side is an epic homecoming for expatriate New Zealand artist Brent Harris. Hamish Coney reviews the show.

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

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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.

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand’s National party admits using AI-generated people in attack ads

Opposition party says AI was ‘an innovative way to drive our social media’ and said it was ‘committed to using it responsibly’

Motorsport

New ambassador role for Molly Taylor

Taylor joins a star-studded roster of Castrol ambassadors in Australia and New Zealand which also includes Supercars driver Thomas Randle, two-time Bathurst 1000 winner Rick Kelly, Kiwi drifting superstar Daniel Woolhouse and fellow rally driver Emma Gilmour.

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