Tag #New Zealand

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New Zealand MPs Suspended for Haka Protest

Three Maori members of New Zealand's parliament were suspended for 7 to 21 days without pay for performing a haka to protest a bill perceived as harming Maori rights; the bill was later rejected.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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New Zealand to Consider New Privacy Laws After Aide's Secret Recordings

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is considering new privacy laws after his deputy press secretary, Michael Forbes, resigned for allegedly secretly recording sex workers and photographing women without consent; police investigated but did not file charges due to insufficient evidence.

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Gender Equality
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New Zealand Teenager Dies Playing Dangerous Collision Sport "Run It Straight", Prompting Calls for Ban

19-year-old Ryan Satterthwaite died from head injuries after playing "Run It Straight," a dangerous collision sport gaining popularity in New Zealand and Australia. The game, involving unprotected, high-impact collisions, has led to calls for a ban, highlighting concerns about safety and social medi...

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Good Health and Well-being
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New Zealand's Mining Expansion: Economic Growth vs. Environmental Protection

New Zealand's new fast-track law is enabling a major mining expansion, prioritizing economic growth over environmental concerns and potentially threatening unique biodiversity and the country's 'clean, green' image, despite protests and concerns from environmental groups and locals.

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Life on Land
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Rising Sea Temperatures Threaten New Zealand's Rare Pāua Pearl Industry

New Zealand's unique pāua pearls, cultivated from blackfoot abalone, face threats from rising ocean temperatures that are stressing the molluscs and impacting the small industry producing only a few thousand pearls annually.

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Life Below Water
smh.com.au
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Heartbreak Hotel": A Scientific and Humorous Exploration of Heartbreak

Heartbreak Hotel," a New Zealand play by Karin McCracken and Eleanor Bishop, explores the science of heartbreak, using personal experience, humor, and scientific research to challenge common healing advice and offer a more nuanced understanding of the physical and emotional effects of breakups.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Toys 'R' Us ANZ Suspended from ASX Amidst Insolvency

Toys 'R' Us Australia and New Zealand, an online-only toy retailer, has been suspended from the ASX after appointing administrators for the second time due to insolvency, following years of losses and declining revenue, resulting in a $19.4 million loss in fiscal 2024.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
theglobeandmail.com
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CANZUK Energy Framework: A Democratic Alliance for Energy Security

King Charles III's recent speech highlighted the strong bond between Canada and the UK, emphasizing a potential new energy partnership to address Britain's energy insecurity and create a more reliable, democratic energy alliance with Australia and New Zealand. This CANZUK framework would leverage ea...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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New Zealand Reverses Oil and Gas Drilling Ban, Abandoning Net-Zero Policy

New Zealand's government has invested $200 million in new offshore gas fields, reversing a 2018 ban on oil exploration permits and abandoning its commitment to carbon neutrality due to energy security concerns and economic priorities.

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Climate Action
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New Zealand's Fast-Tracked Mining Plan Sparks Environmental Concerns

New Zealand plans to significantly increase mineral exports over the next decade through a fast-tracked mining process, despite environmental concerns and public protests, prioritizing economic growth and resource self-sufficiency.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Artificial Insemination Offers Hope for New Zealand's Critically Endangered Kakapo

New Zealand's critically endangered kakapo parrot population, numbering only 142 in 2019, is benefiting from artificial insemination techniques, resulting in four chicks from three females in 2019, significantly improving genetic diversity and offering hope for the species' survival.

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Life on Land
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New Zealand Warns Against Pacific Militarization Amid Growing Chinese Influence

New Zealand's foreign minister warns against the militarization of the Pacific Ocean amid China's growing influence, citing concerns over a China-Cook Islands agreement and recent Chinese live-fire drills.

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