A&nbsp;massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands,&nbsp;off the northeastern coast of New Zealand.&nbsp;All&nbsp;coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait&nbsp;for the tsunami warning.&nbsp;In US' Texas, a gun shooting at the after-prom party left 9 teens injured. No arrest has been made so far as the matter is still under investigation.&nbsp;

In other news, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's son claimed that he served in the Ukraine war zone for six months with the Wagner mercenary group. This comes as Russia's elite and the kin of government officials have already drawn criticism for their refusal to fight in Ukraine.&nbsp;

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An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

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A massive 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck Kermadec Islands, off the northeastern coast of New Zealand. All coastal dwellers were advised to "move immediately" rather than wait for the tsunami warning. In US' Texas, a gun shooting at the after-prom party left 9 teens injured. No arrest has been made so far as the matter is still under investigation. In other news, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov's son claimed that he served in the Ukraine war zone for six months with the Wagner mercenary group. This comes as Russia's elite and the kin of government officials have already drawn criticism for their refusal to fight in Ukraine. Click on the headlines to read more: Earthquake of 7.1 magnitude strikes New Zealand's Kermadec Islands An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS). At least 9 teens injured in Texas after-prom shooting, no arrest so far In an incident of gun shooting at an after-prom party in Texas at least 9 minors were left injured, media reports said citing officials. However, the victims' wounds are not life-threatening. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov's son served in Ukraine Nikolai Peskov, the 33-year-old son of Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov served in Ukraine with the Wagner Group, a private military company (PMC) known for providing mercenary services to Russia. Japan's ruling party clinches four of five seats in by-elections Candidates representing the ruling party led by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida clinched victory over four of the five parliamentary seats up in the by-elections on Sunday, stated the domestic media, in what looked like a sign of increasing support for the premier. Watch | Sudan conflict: Foreign nationals and diplomats of several nations evacuated ×

Morning brief: 7.1 quake jolts New Zealand's Kermadec Islands, 9 teens injured in Texas shooting & more

An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). USGS initially reported the magnitude of the earthquake at 7.3 but later downgraded it to 7.1.

The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre stated that the tsunami threat which occurred from the earthquake that jolted the Kermadec Islands region has now passed.

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As per the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake's longitude was -178.02 and its latitude was -29.95.

The National Centre for Seismology tweeted that New Zealand's Kermadec Islands were rocked by an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude on Monday.&nbsp;

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"Earthquake of Magnitude:7.2, Occurred on 24-04-2023, 06:11:52 IST, Lat: -29.95 &amp; Long: -178.02, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Kermadec Islands, New Zealand," tweeted National Center for Seismology.

So far, no casualties have been reported due to the earthquake.

The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre stated that the earthquake did not pose any threat to Hawaii and the wider Pacific. The chances of a localised tsunami died down without any reported impact.

The country's National Emergency Management Agency gave standard instructions to people to remain at a distance from coastal areas to ensure their safety.

On March 16, the Kermadec Islands region was hit by another earthquake of 7.1 magnitude which prompted tsunami warnings.

However, hours after the tsunami warning was issued by the US Geological Survey for the Kermadec Islands, the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency had clarified, "There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquake in the Southern Kermadec Islands.”

On March 4, Kermadec Islands was again rocked by an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude and the depth of the quake was reported to be 152 km (94 miles), said USGS.

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Conflicting reports of the earthquake's magnitude had emerged with the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reporting the magnitude at 6.6 with a depth of 183 km. However, this time around no tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake.

The Kermadec Islands have remained uninhabited, apart from Raoul Island where scientists keep visiting for carrying out meteorological observations or weed control work.

New Zealand always remains prone to earthquakes as it shares its boundary with two major tectonic plates of the world - the Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate.

The country is also located on the edge of a zone of intense seismic activity which is known as the Ring of Fire. Thousands of earthquakes rock New Zealand every year.

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An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.

An earthquake of 7.1 magnitude hit the Kermadec Islands region near New Zealand on Monday, stated the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). USGS initially reported the magnitude of the earthquake at 7.3 but later downgraded it to 7.1. The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre stated that the tsunami threat which occurred from the earthquake that jolted the Kermadec Islands region has now passed. There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the M7.1 Kermadec Islands earthquake. Based on current information, the initial assessment is that the earthquake is unlikely to have caused a tsunami that will pose a threat to New Zealand. — National Emergency Management Agency (@NZcivildefence) April 24, 2023 × As per the National Centre for Seismology, the earthquake's longitude was -178.02 and its latitude was -29.95. The National Centre for Seismology tweeted that New Zealand's Kermadec Islands were rocked by an earthquake of 7.2 magnitude on Monday. ALSO READ | New Zealand: 7.1-magnitude earthquake prompts tsunami warning in Kermadec Islands "Earthquake of Magnitude:7.2, Occurred on 24-04-2023, 06:11:52 IST, Lat: -29.95 & Long: -178.02, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Kermadec Islands, New Zealand," tweeted National Center for Seismology. So far, no casualties have been reported due to the earthquake. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre stated that the earthquake did not pose any threat to Hawaii and the wider Pacific. The chances of a localised tsunami died down without any reported impact. The country's National Emergency Management Agency gave standard instructions to people to remain at a distance from coastal areas to ensure their safety. On March 16, the Kermadec Islands region was hit by another earthquake of 7.1 magnitude which prompted tsunami warnings. However, hours after the tsunami warning was issued by the US Geological Survey for the Kermadec Islands, the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency had clarified, "There is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquake in the Southern Kermadec Islands.” On March 4, Kermadec Islands was again rocked by an earthquake of 6.9 magnitude and the depth of the quake was reported to be 152 km (94 miles), said USGS. WATCH | Gravitas: Will the Pacific Ocean witness a mega quake? Conflicting reports of the earthquake's magnitude had emerged with the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre reporting the magnitude at 6.6 with a depth of 183 km. However, this time around no tsunami warning was issued after the earthquake. The Kermadec Islands have remained uninhabited, apart from Raoul Island where scientists keep visiting for carrying out meteorological observations or weed control work. New Zealand always remains prone to earthquakes as it shares its boundary with two major tectonic plates of the world - the Australian Plate and the Pacific Plate. The country is also located on the edge of a zone of intense seismic activity which is known as the Ring of Fire. Thousands of earthquakes rock New Zealand every year. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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New Zealand got roasted for its plans to host a 'cat-killing' contest for children. What is the contest all about? Why would anyone want to hurt a cat? Molly Gambhir reports

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A&nbsp;children's cat-hunting competition in New Zealand has been called off, following&nbsp;condemnation of the event.&nbsp;An annual hunt's organisers came under fire after adding a new category for kids to hunt feral cats, an chronic issue in New Zealand.&nbsp;Children were warned against killing pets, but they were encouraged&nbsp;to kill as many feral&nbsp;cats as they could in order to win a prize money totalling $155.&nbsp;

Animal protection organisations immediately criticised the event.&nbsp;The New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals expressed relief on Tuesday that the "children's category which involved shooting feral cats" will not take place, as reported by the BBC.

A representative argued that children, along with adults, would not be able to differentiate between "a feral, stray or frightened domesticated cat", according to AFP.

There had also been fear&nbsp;that house cats could be "caught in the crossfire", one former sponsor of the hunt told local media outlet Stuff.

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<h2>What is this cat-hunting event?</h2>

The event had been promoted as a fundraiser hunt in June for a nearby South Island school in Canterbury.&nbsp;Each year, hundreds of people, including kids, participate in the competition to hunt wild pigs, deer, and hares.

The North Canterbury Hunting Competition's organisers said they had received "vile and inappropriate emails" when they made the decision to cancel the cat event on Tuesday.

"We are disappointed and apologise for those who were excited to be involved in something that is about protecting our native birds, and other vulnerable species," the group wrote on Facebook.

More than 100 users commented on the post, many of whom defended the incident. It was suggested that the hunt may have been a "controlled cull".

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"If only people knew the damage wild cats cause around the place," one local wrote.

"They also [have] an effect on our farming. Wild cats carry diseases... we will just keep shooting them for as long as we keep seeing them," she concluded.

Feral cats pose a serious threat to native species and the nation's biodiversity in New Zealand, where measures to limit the population are the topic of a heated discussion.&nbsp;

According to the main conservation organisation in New Zealand, the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, feral cats can kill up to 1.1 million native birds annually in addition to tens of millions of non-native birds. 
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A children's cat-hunting competition in New Zealand has been called off, following condemnation of the event. An annual hunt's organisers came under fire after adding a new category for kids to hunt feral cats, an chronic issue in New Zealand.

A children's cat-hunting competition in New Zealand has been called off, following condemnation of the event. An annual hunt's organisers came under fire after adding a new category for kids to hunt feral cats, an chronic issue in New Zealand. Children were warned against killing pets, but they were encouraged to kill as many feral cats as they could in order to win a prize money totalling $155. Animal protection organisations immediately criticised the event. The New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals expressed relief on Tuesday that the "children's category which involved shooting feral cats" will not take place, as reported by the BBC. A representative argued that children, along with adults, would not be able to differentiate between "a feral, stray or frightened domesticated cat", according to AFP. There had also been fear that house cats could be "caught in the crossfire", one former sponsor of the hunt told local media outlet Stuff. ALSO READ | Most British do not want to pay for King Charles III coronation: Poll What is this cat-hunting event? The event had been promoted as a fundraiser hunt in June for a nearby South Island school in Canterbury. Each year, hundreds of people, including kids, participate in the competition to hunt wild pigs, deer, and hares. The North Canterbury Hunting Competition's organisers said they had received "vile and inappropriate emails" when they made the decision to cancel the cat event on Tuesday. "We are disappointed and apologise for those who were excited to be involved in something that is about protecting our native birds, and other vulnerable species," the group wrote on Facebook. More than 100 users commented on the post, many of whom defended the incident. It was suggested that the hunt may have been a "controlled cull". ALSO READ | Female giant panda on loan from China dies suddenly in Thai zoo, Beijing to investigate cause of death "If only people knew the damage wild cats cause around the place," one local wrote. "They also [have] an effect on our farming. Wild cats carry diseases... we will just keep shooting them for as long as we keep seeing them," she concluded. Feral cats pose a serious threat to native species and the nation's biodiversity in New Zealand, where measures to limit the population are the topic of a heated discussion. According to the main conservation organisation in New Zealand, the Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society, feral cats can kill up to 1.1 million native birds annually in addition to tens of millions of non-native birds. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A drug bust in Auckland, New Zealand has led to the arrest of Baltej Singh, a relative of Satwant Singh, one of the assassins who killed&nbsp;former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1984. The drug bust followed a raid on a property in Manukau, which uncovered substantial amounts of methamphetamine hidden in beer cans. The subsequent investigation led authorities to Baltej Singh, who has been hailed in the local community for his family connection to Satwant Singh.

Satwant Singh and his fellow bodyguard, Beant Singh, had assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the aftermath of Operation Blue Star in 1984. Satwant Singh's brother and his family had relocated to New Zealand in the 1980s and were running a small grocery shop in Auckland. However, a sudden increase in their wealth was noticed in recent months. Baltej Singh's father became the proprietor of a real estate firm named Ray White and even purchased a house valued at more than USD 12,218,0 (INR&nbsp;100 crore).

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Baltej Singh is known to be one of the primary masterminds and fund-raisers for anti-India and pro-Khalistan demonstrations organised in New Zealand. Baltej is currently imprisoned and undergoing trial on charges of drug peddling. This incident has once again brought to the fore the criminal background and dubious motivations of pro-Khalistan activists and demonstrators.

In the past few weeks, pro-Khalistani activists have staged protests in countries like the UK, the US and Canada. In the UK, they vandalised the Indian mission in London, a move which was condemned by the British government at the highest level, including by UK PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. 
 
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A drug bust in Auckland, New Zealand has led to the arrest of Baltej Singh, a relative of Satwant Singh, one of the assassins who killed former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1984.

A drug bust in Auckland, New Zealand has led to the arrest of Baltej Singh, a relative of Satwant Singh, one of the assassins who killed former Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi in 1984. The drug bust followed a raid on a property in Manukau, which uncovered substantial amounts of methamphetamine hidden in beer cans. The subsequent investigation led authorities to Baltej Singh, who has been hailed in the local community for his family connection to Satwant Singh. Satwant Singh and his fellow bodyguard, Beant Singh, had assassinated Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in the aftermath of Operation Blue Star in 1984. Satwant Singh's brother and his family had relocated to New Zealand in the 1980s and were running a small grocery shop in Auckland. However, a sudden increase in their wealth was noticed in recent months. Baltej Singh's father became the proprietor of a real estate firm named Ray White and even purchased a house valued at more than USD 12,218,0 (INR 100 crore). Also read | New Zealand: Kiwis warned to avoid meth-laced 'Honey Bear House Beer' cans Baltej Singh is known to be one of the primary masterminds and fund-raisers for anti-India and pro-Khalistan demonstrations organised in New Zealand. Baltej is currently imprisoned and undergoing trial on charges of drug peddling. This incident has once again brought to the fore the criminal background and dubious motivations of pro-Khalistan activists and demonstrators. In the past few weeks, pro-Khalistani activists have staged protests in countries like the UK, the US and Canada. In the UK, they vandalised the Indian mission in London, a move which was condemned by the British government at the highest level, including by UK PM Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Pakistan and New Zealand will square off in the first T20I of the five-match series on Friday, April 14, 2023. The match will commence at 09:30 PM IST at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.

Pakistan and New Zealand will square off in the first T20I of the five-match series on Friday, April 14, 2023. The match will commence at 09:30 PM IST at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The 'Men in Green' seek to improve their performance after they lost their T20I series against Afghanistan. Meanwhile, New Zealand will enter the series with a win against Sri Lanka. Tom Latham will lead 'The Kiwis'. The lineup has some big names, including Daryl Mitchell and Adam Milne. Thus, it won't be easy for Babar Azam-led Pakistan to defeat them. Previously, Pakistan and New Zealand crossed paths at the T20 World Cup in November 2022. After the five-match T20I series, New Zealand and Pakistan will lock horns at the five-match ODI series starting Thursday, April 27. Here's everything you need to know about the predicted playing XI at Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20I. PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Match Details Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st T20 Date: Friday, April 14, 2023 Time: 07:30 PM IST Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Predicted Playing XI Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Shan Masood, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah New Zealand: Chad Bowes, Tim Seifert, Tom Latham (c & wk), Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Matt Henry, Adam Milne, Henry Shipley, Ish Sodhi PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Head-to-Head in T20s Played: 29 New Zealand Won: 11 Pakistan: 18 PAK vs NZ 1st T20: Live Streaming Details How to watch Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20 Live in India? PAK vs NZ 1st T20I will commence at 09:30 PM IST on Friday, April 14, 2023. Fans can stream the full match live on the Sony LIV app. Where to watch PAK vs NZ live telecast? Sony Sports Network will broadcast Pakistan vs New Zealand's 1st T20 match live.

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A little more than two years after electing one of the most inclusive parliament, New Zealand has reached gender equality in the cabinet — meaning, for the first time ever, the country will witness an equal number of men and women in the top decision-making body.

A little more than two years after electing one of the most inclusive parliament, New Zealand has reached gender equality in the cabinet — meaning, for the first time ever, the country will witness an equal number of men and women in the top decision-making body. The feat was achieved after Northland MP Willow-Jean Prime was promoted to cabinet minister. Wednesday (April 12) onwards, there are 10 women and 10 men in the cabinet. Newly crowned Prime Minister Chris Hipkins termed the 50/50 parliamentary representation a 'good milestone'. “It means that we’re more closely representing the population. I think it’s a good milestone to achieve. We achieved 50/50 representation in parliament in this parliamentary term, I think that’s a very welcome thing, and now we have that around the Cabinet table as well," said Hipkins. Hipkins added that the decision to appoint Prime as a cabinet minister was due to her skills and the way she had handled existing portfolios. Prime will be replacing Napier MP, Stuart Nash. She currently holds the conservation and youth ministerial portfolios. “I’m confident that she will be a very active contributor around the cabinet table,” said Hipkins. ALSO READ | Tongue in cheek: UN gives list with a twist for top 10 countries that achieved gender equality Ever since succeeding former prime minister Jacinda Ardern, Hipkins has promoted three women to the top level of government in the last three months. Increase in Māori representation Notably, Prime joins the likes of Willie Jackson, Kelvin Davis, Peeni Henare, Kiritapu Allen and Nanaia Mahuta as cabinet ministers — taking Māori (Indigenous people of mainland New Zealand) representation in the cabinet to six. Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson expressed happiness on Prime's elevation and said it was not mere 'tokenism'. “I am just so proud of how Willow Jean has gone about her work. She is a great talent and her promotion is well deserved. Willow Jean’s promotion sets a record for Māori. We have eight Māori ministers, but to have six in Cabinet is something very special," said Jackson. WATCH | Pakistan police promise ‘world-class’ security to New Zealand team during white-ball tour × In 2020, the Labour Party under Ardern won 64 of the 120 parliamentary seats of which more than half were female candidates. Apart from Māori MPs, the elected group of parliamentarians included MPs of Chinese, Eritrean, Indian, Iranian, Korean, Maldivian, Mexican and Sri Lankan descent. Ten per cent of the members in the 120-seat house also identified from the LGBTQ+ community. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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New Zealand's cabinet has achieved gender equality for the first time in the country’s history, less than a week after its third female leader Jacinda Ardern bade an emotional farewell to politics.

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FIFA has predicted the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be a "watershed" moment that propels the game to another level, with the target to eventually rival the men's version.

Women's football is already enjoying a surge in popularity in some countries, and the tournament looks set to spark further global interest.

With 100 days till kick-off, FIFA's chief women's football officer Sarai Bareman told NewsCorp Australia in comments published Tuesday that more than two billion viewers were expected to tune in, double the previous tournament in France, won by the United States.

Record attendance is also predicted, with 650,000 tickets already snapped up. The next phase of sales opened Tuesday.

Bareman said she believed the event would be a major turning point and a driver for social change, creating role models for young girls and helping promote gender equality.

"People will be saying, 'That was the watershed moment that changed everything and took the game to the next level'," she said.

"And that's in every aspect -- commercially, participation, popularity and growth.&nbsp;

"I think people will really look back and choose the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as that watershed moment where the growth, which is already exponential, just took off to the absolute next level."

Bareman, a New Zealand-born former Samoan international, said the ultimate goal was to grow the tournament to rival the men's and get females on equal footing in terms of pay.

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"We know the men's World Cup is the primary source of revenue for FIFA and football, and that generates in excess of $US5 billion per edition, and that's a clear target for women's football," she said.

"We want to get to that level. The first World Cup for men was in 1930, it wasn't until 61 years later the first women's World Cup was introduced, we're still in our infancy as a product.

"But we have to look at what's happening in the men's game as an inspiration and a target, for me it's got to be in the billions and we have to keep pushing until we get to that level."

The tournament, which will take place in five Australian and four New Zealand cities, has been expanded from 24 to 32 teams for the first time.

It kicks off when New Zealand face Norway in Auckland and Australia meet Ireland in Sydney.&nbsp;

Despite Bareman's upbeat outlook, some broadcasters have reportedly made low-ball offers for rights to screen the event, a move slammed by&nbsp;FIFA president Gianni Infantino as "not acceptable".

The concerns are around some games being played at night or the early hours of the morning in lucrative markets in Europe and the Americas.

Bareman told NewsCorp that broadcasters underbidding could miss out entirely.

"We do have to hold the line and make sure that for the good of the next generations of female footballers, that they are given the opportunities afforded their male counterparts," she said. "We can only do that by ensuring its commercial value is recognised.

"It could be the case (some countries miss out), we're still in the negotiation phase right now which is typical, often these things do come down to the wire so that's nothing unusual."

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FIFA has predicted the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be a "watershed" moment that propels the game to another level, with the target to eventually rival the men's version.

FIFA has predicted the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand will be a "watershed" moment that propels the game to another level, with the target to eventually rival the men's version. Women's football is already enjoying a surge in popularity in some countries, and the tournament looks set to spark further global interest. With 100 days till kick-off, FIFA's chief women's football officer Sarai Bareman told NewsCorp Australia in comments published Tuesday that more than two billion viewers were expected to tune in, double the previous tournament in France, won by the United States. Record attendance is also predicted, with 650,000 tickets already snapped up. The next phase of sales opened Tuesday. Bareman said she believed the event would be a major turning point and a driver for social change, creating role models for young girls and helping promote gender equality. "People will be saying, 'That was the watershed moment that changed everything and took the game to the next level'," she said. "And that's in every aspect -- commercially, participation, popularity and growth. "I think people will really look back and choose the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as that watershed moment where the growth, which is already exponential, just took off to the absolute next level." Bareman, a New Zealand-born former Samoan international, said the ultimate goal was to grow the tournament to rival the men's and get females on equal footing in terms of pay. Also Read: Real Madrid's Karim Benzema raring to go against Chelsea "We know the men's World Cup is the primary source of revenue for FIFA and football, and that generates in excess of $US5 billion per edition, and that's a clear target for women's football," she said. "We want to get to that level. The first World Cup for men was in 1930, it wasn't until 61 years later the first women's World Cup was introduced, we're still in our infancy as a product. "But we have to look at what's happening in the men's game as an inspiration and a target, for me it's got to be in the billions and we have to keep pushing until we get to that level." The tournament, which will take place in five Australian and four New Zealand cities, has been expanded from 24 to 32 teams for the first time. It kicks off when New Zealand face Norway in Auckland and Australia meet Ireland in Sydney. Despite Bareman's upbeat outlook, some broadcasters have reportedly made low-ball offers for rights to screen the event, a move slammed by FIFA president Gianni Infantino as "not acceptable". The concerns are around some games being played at night or the early hours of the morning in lucrative markets in Europe and the Americas. Bareman told NewsCorp that broadcasters underbidding could miss out entirely. "We do have to hold the line and make sure that for the good of the next generations of female footballers, that they are given the opportunities afforded their male counterparts," she said. "We can only do that by ensuring its commercial value is recognised. "It could be the case (some countries miss out), we're still in the negotiation phase right now which is typical, often these things do come down to the wire so that's nothing unusual." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Amid earlier reports claiming that Islamabad Police has denied providing security to the travelling New Zealand team for their upcoming white-ball tour of Pakistan, the concerned department refuted those claims by promising to abide by their duties in a tweet posted on Sunday. ICTP claim to provide fool-proof, world-class security to the Kiwi side, who will depart for Pakistan on April 9th for five-match T20Is, and ODI series

Pakistan police promise ‘world-class’ security to New Zealand team during white-ball tour

Rabbits—the furry widely loved and petted animals—have turned out to be a nuisance for a region in New Zealand that is employing every trick&nbsp;in its trade to eliminate the long-eared animal from the face of their part of the earth.

First introduced in the 1840s for both food and sport, this furry animal has slowly and gradually turned into an invasive creature, threatening the bio-diversity and agriculture of the southern region of Central Otago.

To tackle the menace, the local administration introduced the Central Otago Great Easter Bunny Hunt in the 1990s—an annual bunny hunt event where the landowners have a legal obligation to control them.

However, the central government banned the event for this year due to fire risks and health and safety concerns.

But this hasn’t stopped the rural folks from carrying on with their long tradition as they fear that a lack of alternatives to killing rabbits will lead to a further explosion of the population.

Now, the Otago council is waiting for approval from the government to spread Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV)—a sure-shot viral killer.

This strain of the virus was first imported and introduced illegally to New Zealand in 1997, devastating rabbit populations at the time. Another version from Korea was later legally imported and released in early 2018. However, rabbits have become increasingly immune over time.

Now, local councillors are investigating if it is viable to remove RHDV from the biosecurity’s “unwanted organism list”, which could pave the way for its reintroduction.

In parts of the South Island, the boom is reaching “plague” proportions, a spokesperson for Otago Regional Council (ORC) told the Guardian on Wednesday.

New Zealand’s ministry of primary industry estimates that rabbits cost the country an estimated NZ$50 million (US$31m) in lost production, and a further $25m in direct pest control each year.

“Densities of up to 16 rabbits per square kilometre have been logged in some places during ORC night-count monitoring,” the council said in a statement.

“Rabbits have an impact on pasture and crops with just 10 rabbits devouring the equivalent of what one sheep requires.”

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Rabbits—the furry widely loved and petted animals—have turned out to be a nuisance for a region in New Zealand that is employing every trick in its trade to eliminate the long-eared animal from the face of their part of the earth.

Rabbits—the furry widely loved and petted animals—have turned out to be a nuisance for a region in New Zealand that is employing every trick in its trade to eliminate the long-eared animal from the face of their part of the earth. First introduced in the 1840s for both food and sport, this furry animal has slowly and gradually turned into an invasive creature, threatening the bio-diversity and agriculture of the southern region of Central Otago. To tackle the menace, the local administration introduced the Central Otago Great Easter Bunny Hunt in the 1990s—an annual bunny hunt event where the landowners have a legal obligation to control them. However, the central government banned the event for this year due to fire risks and health and safety concerns. But this hasn’t stopped the rural folks from carrying on with their long tradition as they fear that a lack of alternatives to killing rabbits will lead to a further explosion of the population. Now, the Otago council is waiting for approval from the government to spread Rabbit Haemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV)—a sure-shot viral killer. This strain of the virus was first imported and introduced illegally to New Zealand in 1997, devastating rabbit populations at the time. Another version from Korea was later legally imported and released in early 2018. However, rabbits have become increasingly immune over time. Now, local councillors are investigating if it is viable to remove RHDV from the biosecurity’s “unwanted organism list”, which could pave the way for its reintroduction. In parts of the South Island, the boom is reaching “plague” proportions, a spokesperson for Otago Regional Council (ORC) told the Guardian on Wednesday. New Zealand’s ministry of primary industry estimates that rabbits cost the country an estimated NZ$50 million (US$31m) in lost production, and a further $25m in direct pest control each year. “Densities of up to 16 rabbits per square kilometre have been logged in some places during ORC night-count monitoring,” the council said in a statement. “Rabbits have an impact on pasture and crops with just 10 rabbits devouring the equivalent of what one sheep requires.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday (April 5) bid tearful goodbye to the nation during her final address to the country's parliament. In her speech, she said that all New Zealanders should feel politics can be a home for them. Ardern led the nation during the Covid pandemic and a terror attack in Chrstchurch.&nbsp;

Ardern, who thanked her family, her political party and her supporters, had stepped down as prime minister in January saying she had "no more in the tank" to lead the country.

Ardern made news all over the world when she became the world's youngest female head of government at the age of 37. She delivered a baby while she was in office and even took her baby to a United Nations meeting.

Though she was popular abroad, higher prices, rising crime and controversial reforms in New Zealand eventually eroded her support.

In her speech, Ardern said she found herself involved in people's lives "during their most grief-stricken or traumatic moments" in that series of events.

"Their stories and faces remain etched in my mind and likely will forever," Ardern said on Wednesday in parliament wearing a gifted korowai, a traditional Maori cloak, seen as a mark of honour and prestige.

The daughter of a policeman and school canteen operator, and a self-described "hugger and a crier", Ardern said she wanted her career to inspire others to take office.

"You can be anxious, sensitive, kind, and wear your heart on your sleeve," she said with tears in her eyes. "You can be a mother or not, an ex-Mormon or not. A nerd, a crier, a hugger, you can be all of these things and not only can you be here, but you can also lead just like me."

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Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday (April 5) bid tearful goodbye to the nation during her final address to the country's parliament. In her speech, she said that all New Zealanders should feel politics can be a home for them.

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday (April 5) bid tearful goodbye to the nation during her final address to the country's parliament. In her speech, she said that all New Zealanders should feel politics can be a home for them. Ardern led the nation during the Covid pandemic and a terror attack in Chrstchurch. Ardern, who thanked her family, her political party and her supporters, had stepped down as prime minister in January saying she had "no more in the tank" to lead the country. Ardern made news all over the world when she became the world's youngest female head of government at the age of 37. She delivered a baby while she was in office and even took her baby to a United Nations meeting. Though she was popular abroad, higher prices, rising crime and controversial reforms in New Zealand eventually eroded her support. In her speech, Ardern said she found herself involved in people's lives "during their most grief-stricken or traumatic moments" in that series of events. "Their stories and faces remain etched in my mind and likely will forever," Ardern said on Wednesday in parliament wearing a gifted korowai, a traditional Maori cloak, seen as a mark of honour and prestige. The daughter of a policeman and school canteen operator, and a self-described "hugger and a crier", Ardern said she wanted her career to inspire others to take office. "You can be anxious, sensitive, kind, and wear your heart on your sleeve," she said with tears in her eyes. "You can be a mother or not, an ex-Mormon or not. A nerd, a crier, a hugger, you can be all of these things and not only can you be here, but you can also lead just like me." (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, will assume a new position where she will work with other governments and social media companies to combat extremist and terrorist content online.&nbsp;

Ardern was named special envoy for the Christchurch Call, a newly created position, by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday night, reported the Guardian.

After the Christchurch mosque killings on March 15, 2019, in which a white supremacist attacked two mosques and killed 51 people, Ardern founded The Christchurch Call.

In the months that followed the attack, Ardern launched the initiative to pressure social media companies like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to implement stronger safeguards against the spread of extremist violent content. The attack was livestreamed and broadcast on a number of social media platforms.

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“I … still feel a duty at a personal level to the commu nity who are affected by this tragedy,” Ardern said in an interview on Tuesday evening, her first since her resignation in January. “I knew that I would have the time to do it. And I certainly have the passion for it,” she said.

“The March 15 terror attacks on Christchurch masjidain were a defining moment for our country and Jacinda Ardern’s leadership and the Christchurch Call is part of our response to those attacks,” Hipkins said.

“Jacinda Ardern’s commitment to stopping violent extremist content like we saw that day is key to why she should carry on this work. Her relationships with leaders and technology companies and her drive for change will help increase the pace and ambition of the work we are doing,” he said.

The Christchurch Call project encourages member countries to enact and implement laws that prohibit offensive content and establish standards for how traditional media can cover terrorist acts without amplifying them.&nbsp;

After significant rifts over vaccination, the nation's response to Covid, and Ardern as a personality surfaced, the former prime minister remarked in her first significant media appearances since resigning that she thought her resignation may calm the political discourse in New Zealand.

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Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, will assume a new position where she will work with other governments and social media companies to combat extremist and terrorist content online.

Jacinda Ardern, the former prime minister of New Zealand, will assume a new position where she will work with other governments and social media companies to combat extremist and terrorist content online. Ardern was named special envoy for the Christchurch Call, a newly created position, by Prime Minister Chris Hipkins on Tuesday night, reported the Guardian. After the Christchurch mosque killings on March 15, 2019, in which a white supremacist attacked two mosques and killed 51 people, Ardern founded The Christchurch Call. In the months that followed the attack, Ardern launched the initiative to pressure social media companies like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter to implement stronger safeguards against the spread of extremist violent content. The attack was livestreamed and broadcast on a number of social media platforms. ALSO READ | Credit Suisse chairman apologises for bank's demise in last shareholders' meeting “I … still feel a duty at a personal level to the commu nity who are affected by this tragedy,” Ardern said in an interview on Tuesday evening, her first since her resignation in January. “I knew that I would have the time to do it. And I certainly have the passion for it,” she said. “The March 15 terror attacks on Christchurch masjidain were a defining moment for our country and Jacinda Ardern’s leadership and the Christchurch Call is part of our response to those attacks,” Hipkins said. “Jacinda Ardern’s commitment to stopping violent extremist content like we saw that day is key to why she should carry on this work. Her relationships with leaders and technology companies and her drive for change will help increase the pace and ambition of the work we are doing,” he said. The Christchurch Call project encourages member countries to enact and implement laws that prohibit offensive content and establish standards for how traditional media can cover terrorist acts without amplifying them. After significant rifts over vaccination, the nation's response to Covid, and Ardern as a personality surfaced, the former prime minister remarked in her first significant media appearances since resigning that she thought her resignation may calm the political discourse in New Zealand. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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In New Zealand, police have seized large quantities of drug-laced beer containing methamphetamine. As per a report by the New Zealand Herald, authorities have so far seized around 328kg of meth or methamphetamine. The police also seized a shipment of kombucha bottles — a popular fermented tea — along with the drug-laced beer.&nbsp;As per the report, police on March 16th raided a warehouse in Ryan Pl in Manukau (a suburb of South Auckland). There they located and seized multiple cases of potentially drug-laced beer.&nbsp;The beer is of a brand called Honey Beer and is called 'Honey Bear House beer'.

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There is a possibility that some cans of the laced beer may be circulating in the community. Keeping this in mind, police have issued an advisory that anyone who may have the 'Honey Bear House Beer' cans should avoid drinking them and should inform the police. "Consuming beer contaminated with methamphetamine may have serious or fatal medical consequences," warned&nbsp;Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin.

Concealed among the shipment was the 328kg of meth. The police said that an analysis of the meth found in its liquid form is underway. More than a quarter tonne of the drug was also recovered in crystallised form.

This comes as Auckland City’s Organised Crime Unit investigates the import of Honey Bear House Beer suspected of being contaminated with methamphetamine.&nbsp;

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On March 7th, in Auckland, a young man named Aiden Sagala reportedly died after consuming meth-laced beer. While Sangala, as per the police, was not involved in the import or distribution of the contaminated beer "in any way," as per the Herald, two men have been arrested for this.&nbsp;

The report goes on to cite Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, who said that the investigation "is by no means over yet."&nbsp;

"Our investigation continues to develop at pace, and we cannot rule out further arrests or charges as a result," he added.

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In New Zealand, police have seized large quantities of drug-laced beer containing methamphetamine. As per a report by the New Zealand Herald, authorities have so far seized around 328kg of meth or methamphetamine.

In New Zealand, police have seized large quantities of drug-laced beer containing methamphetamine. As per a report by the New Zealand Herald, authorities have so far seized around 328kg of meth or methamphetamine. The police also seized a shipment of kombucha bottles — a popular fermented tea — along with the drug-laced beer. As per the report, police on March 16th raided a warehouse in Ryan Pl in Manukau (a suburb of South Auckland). There they located and seized multiple cases of potentially drug-laced beer. The beer is of a brand called Honey Beer and is called 'Honey Bear House beer'. Also read | Watch | Massive 'hole' on Sun may blast solar storms towards Earth There is a possibility that some cans of the laced beer may be circulating in the community. Keeping this in mind, police have issued an advisory that anyone who may have the 'Honey Bear House Beer' cans should avoid drinking them and should inform the police. "Consuming beer contaminated with methamphetamine may have serious or fatal medical consequences," warned Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin. Concealed among the shipment was the 328kg of meth. The police said that an analysis of the meth found in its liquid form is underway. More than a quarter tonne of the drug was also recovered in crystallised form. This comes as Auckland City’s Organised Crime Unit investigates the import of Honey Bear House Beer suspected of being contaminated with methamphetamine. Also read | Plants make cries for help when stressed or deprived of water, says study On March 7th, in Auckland, a young man named Aiden Sagala reportedly died after consuming meth-laced beer. While Sangala, as per the police, was not involved in the import or distribution of the contaminated beer "in any way," as per the Herald, two men have been arrested for this. The report goes on to cite Detective Inspector Glenn Baldwin, who said that the investigation "is by no means over yet." "Our investigation continues to develop at pace, and we cannot rule out further arrests or charges as a result," he added. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Sri Lanka claimed a dramatic Super Over win in the opening match of their three-game Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday to earn their first victory on tour.

The match went to a tie-break decider after both teams chalked up 196 runs in a high-scoring thriller at Auckland's Eden Park.

New Zealand only made 8-2 off a tight Super Over bowled by spinner Maheesh Theekshana before Charith Asalanka smashed a six off the second ball of Sri Lanka's response, then sealed victory with a four.

"That was a really nervous game and at the end, it's our day," said Asalanka.

"I tried to hit boundaries because I back myself.

"Momentum is most important for a team like us, a young team, and we're hoping to do well," he said ahead of the second T20 game in Dunedin on Wednesday before the three-game series concludes in Queenstown next Saturday.

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The nail-biter in Auckland handed Sri Lanka their first win on a month-long tour of New Zealand after losing both the Test and one-day international series by the same 2-0 scoreline.

Black Caps tailender Ish Sodhi had earlier set up the Super Over finish when he tied the scores by calmly hoisting the last ball of their 50 overs for six off Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka.

It completed a run chase that always looked unlikely for the home side but came alive when Rachin Ravindra scored 26 off 13 balls to follow key knocks from Daryl Mitchell (66 off 44) and Mark Chapman (33 off 23).

It left New Zealand needing 13 to win off the final over, a task that became harder to achieve when Adam Milne fell to the first delivery bowled by Shanaka.

"To climb our way back in our innings was outstanding and I thought for 'Ish' to hit that six was quite dramatic but it wasn't meant to be," said New Zealand captain Tom Latham.

"Super Overs can go either way, but we fell on the wrong side today."

Theekshana was a key performer for Sri Lanka with the ball, conceding 1-22 off four miserly overs, while fellow spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 2-30 as New Zealand struggled for enough momentum through the early overs.

Left-hander Asalanka top-scored in Sri Lanka's 196-5, striking six sixes in a rapid 67 off 41 balls.

He put on 103 for the fourth wicket with Kusal Perera, who returned from a long-term shoulder injury in style.

The experienced Perera scored a controlled 53 not out off 45 balls in what was his first match for Sri Lanka in any format since the 2021 T20 World Cup, having spent nearly 18 months out.

Kusal Mendis started the run-fest by blasting 25 off just nine deliveries, having lost opening partner Pathum Nissanka to the first ball of the match bowled by Milne.

New Zealand struggled for timing in the Super Over, losing the wickets of Jimmy Neesham and Mark Chapman, who struck a lone boundary.

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Sri Lanka claimed a dramatic Super Over win in the opening match of their three-game Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday to earn their first victory on tour.

Sri Lanka claimed a dramatic Super Over win in the opening match of their three-game Twenty20 series against New Zealand on Sunday to earn their first victory on tour. The match went to a tie-break decider after both teams chalked up 196 runs in a high-scoring thriller at Auckland's Eden Park. New Zealand only made 8-2 off a tight Super Over bowled by spinner Maheesh Theekshana before Charith Asalanka smashed a six off the second ball of Sri Lanka's response, then sealed victory with a four. "That was a really nervous game and at the end, it's our day," said Asalanka. "I tried to hit boundaries because I back myself. "Momentum is most important for a team like us, a young team, and we're hoping to do well," he said ahead of the second T20 game in Dunedin on Wednesday before the three-game series concludes in Queenstown next Saturday. Also Read: ‘Whatever happened that night will never happen again,’ says Virat Kohli on his iconic MCG knock vs Pakistan The nail-biter in Auckland handed Sri Lanka their first win on a month-long tour of New Zealand after losing both the Test and one-day international series by the same 2-0 scoreline. Black Caps tailender Ish Sodhi had earlier set up the Super Over finish when he tied the scores by calmly hoisting the last ball of their 50 overs for six off Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka. It completed a run chase that always looked unlikely for the home side but came alive when Rachin Ravindra scored 26 off 13 balls to follow key knocks from Daryl Mitchell (66 off 44) and Mark Chapman (33 off 23). It left New Zealand needing 13 to win off the final over, a task that became harder to achieve when Adam Milne fell to the first delivery bowled by Shanaka. "To climb our way back in our innings was outstanding and I thought for 'Ish' to hit that six was quite dramatic but it wasn't meant to be," said New Zealand captain Tom Latham. "Super Overs can go either way, but we fell on the wrong side today." Theekshana was a key performer for Sri Lanka with the ball, conceding 1-22 off four miserly overs, while fellow spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took 2-30 as New Zealand struggled for enough momentum through the early overs. Left-hander Asalanka top-scored in Sri Lanka's 196-5, striking six sixes in a rapid 67 off 41 balls. He put on 103 for the fourth wicket with Kusal Perera, who returned from a long-term shoulder injury in style. The experienced Perera scored a controlled 53 not out off 45 balls in what was his first match for Sri Lanka in any format since the 2021 T20 World Cup, having spent nearly 18 months out. Kusal Mendis started the run-fest by blasting 25 off just nine deliveries, having lost opening partner Pathum Nissanka to the first ball of the match bowled by Milne. New Zealand struggled for timing in the Super Over, losing the wickets of Jimmy Neesham and Mark Chapman, who struck a lone boundary. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

1st T20I: Sri Lanka stave off New Zealand in super over to win thriller in Auckland

New Zealand capitalized on another failure by Sri Lanka’s batters and avoided one of its own to win the third one-day international by six wickets in Hamilton on Friday and to take the three-match series 2-0.

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 6 wickets, win ODI series 2-0

New Zealand's Foreign Minister is in China for a four-day visit which ends today. This marks the first visit of a New Zealand minister to China since the year 2018. The minister earlier met with China's top Diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing.

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta calls out China's human right abuses

New Zealand has launched 'Love Better' campaign to help people deal with break ups. The campaign is worth $4 million and aims to help people foster safe, positive and healthy relationships. Netizens are taking to social media platforms to share their unfiltered stories. Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: New Zealand's 'Love Better' campaign helps youth deal with break-ups

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The New Zealand government is helping its teens to recover from breakups in an unusual new campaign. This campaign, Love Better is targeted specifically at generation Z to assist them to move on from breakups and broken relationships better. It provides them with a platform where they can talk to professionals about their bad&nbsp;breakups and more through videos, articles and even podcasts.&nbsp;

The Love Better campaign which appears on media and social media platforms is a community of the ‘freshly broken-up helping freshly broken-up’ teens helping out each other in minimising the pain of breakups and bad relationships. In a video released by the New Zealand government, they affirm the universal truth that ‘breakups suck’ and encourage teens to discuss their experiences of being dumped by each other, as a healthy practice to process their feelings.&nbsp;

The platform uses real footage of young people discussing how they deal with breakups, rather than staged or scripted enactments. It uses videos from other platforms as well, like TikTok and Instagram.&nbsp;

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The Association Minister for Social Development, Priyanca Radhakrishna told the Guardian on Wednesday, “this isn’t an approach that has been tried by any other government around the world”.&nbsp;

“The way that we’re doing this using some of those real, raw stories but also ensuring that we have platforms that reach young people … is also the power of this campaign.”

As per research commissioned by the government in 2022, nearly 80 per cent of the country’s 16 to 24-year-olds have been in a relationship and 87 per cent of those have experienced harm that went beyond the normal hurt of breaking up. Most young people, around 55 per cent are not confident or only ‘somewhat confident’ they could end a relationship without harm, the figures showed.&nbsp;

While most of the hurt reported was emotional, one in every six young people had faced physical arguments in their relationships.&nbsp;

This is not the first time that the Labour-led New Zealand government is trying such an initiative. In 2021 also, the government launched its first strategy to eliminate domestic violence, an issue which has confounded successive governments and, while difficult to quantify, is widely cited as one of the country’s worst social ills. &nbsp;

“We have very high rates of family and sexual violence in New Zealand,” said Radhakrishnan, who ran a refugee organisation before she entered parliament. “We’ve been working to turn that around and we know that we need some innovative ways to be able to do that.”

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The campaign will cost NZ$ 6.4 million ($ 4 million) over three years, allocated through prior funding announcements, the government said.

An existing peer support service, Youthline, received some of the funds for a dedicated text and email service to serve young people who want more than help after encountering the Love Better messaging online.&nbsp;

“Typically it seems like your only option after a breakup, other than necessarily hating the person or cutting off the person, is not feeling anything in response,” said Jo Madsen, Youthline’s clinical lead. “So it’s really cool to show actually, it’s normal to have all these feelings in response to a breakup and these are some ways you can deal with them in a healthy way.”

The rise of the internet and social media had introduced unique and complicated dynamics to breakups, she said.

 
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The New Zealand government is helping its teens to recover from breakups in an unusual new campaign. This campaign, Love Better is targeted specifically at generation Z to assist them to move on from breakups and broken relationships better.

The New Zealand government is helping its teens to recover from breakups in an unusual new campaign. This campaign, Love Better is targeted specifically at generation Z to assist them to move on from breakups and broken relationships better. It provides them with a platform where they can talk to professionals about their bad breakups and more through videos, articles and even podcasts. The Love Better campaign which appears on media and social media platforms is a community of the ‘freshly broken-up helping freshly broken-up’ teens helping out each other in minimising the pain of breakups and bad relationships. In a video released by the New Zealand government, they affirm the universal truth that ‘breakups suck’ and encourage teens to discuss their experiences of being dumped by each other, as a healthy practice to process their feelings. The platform uses real footage of young people discussing how they deal with breakups, rather than staged or scripted enactments. It uses videos from other platforms as well, like TikTok and Instagram. Also Read | Mark Zuckerberg, Meta sued over their failure to address sex trafficking, child exploitation The Association Minister for Social Development, Priyanca Radhakrishna told the Guardian on Wednesday, “this isn’t an approach that has been tried by any other government around the world”. “The way that we’re doing this using some of those real, raw stories but also ensuring that we have platforms that reach young people … is also the power of this campaign.” As per research commissioned by the government in 2022, nearly 80 per cent of the country’s 16 to 24-year-olds have been in a relationship and 87 per cent of those have experienced harm that went beyond the normal hurt of breaking up. Most young people, around 55 per cent are not confident or only ‘somewhat confident’ they could end a relationship without harm, the figures showed. While most of the hurt reported was emotional, one in every six young people had faced physical arguments in their relationships. This is not the first time that the Labour-led New Zealand government is trying such an initiative. In 2021 also, the government launched its first strategy to eliminate domestic violence, an issue which has confounded successive governments and, while difficult to quantify, is widely cited as one of the country’s worst social ills. “We have very high rates of family and sexual violence in New Zealand,” said Radhakrishnan, who ran a refugee organisation before she entered parliament. “We’ve been working to turn that around and we know that we need some innovative ways to be able to do that.” Also Read | What to do if you are in a high-rise building when earthquake strikes? Here are some safety tips The campaign will cost NZ$ 6.4 million ($ 4 million) over three years, allocated through prior funding announcements, the government said. An existing peer support service, Youthline, received some of the funds for a dedicated text and email service to serve young people who want more than help after encountering the Love Better messaging online. “Typically it seems like your only option after a breakup, other than necessarily hating the person or cutting off the person, is not feeling anything in response,” said Jo Madsen, Youthline’s clinical lead. “So it’s really cool to show actually, it’s normal to have all these feelings in response to a breakup and these are some ways you can deal with them in a healthy way.” The rise of the internet and social media had introduced unique and complicated dynamics to breakups, she said. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Breakups suck: New Zealand government to help heartbroken teens recover

TikTok denies data transfer: As a major global economies including United Kingdom and United States and New Zealand, banned or restricted the use of TikTok. The CEO of the Chinese short video app Shou Zi Chew has declared and clarified that it doesn't transfer data to the Chinese government.

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New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region has been hit by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on Thursday, prompting tsunami warnings.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). A corresponding tsunami warning has been issued after the earthquake, it added.

But hours after the US Geological Survey issued tsunami warning for Kermadec islands, the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency clarified, "there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the&nbsp;earthquake in the Southern Kermadec Islands."

Reports in the New Zealand media suggest issuance of relevant rescue measures in the region. However, there is no tsunami threat to Australia, the country’s Bureau of Meteorology said in a tweet.

On March 4, an&nbsp;earthquake of magnitude 6.9 had struck the same Kermadec Islands region, with the quake depth reported&nbsp;at a depth of 152 km (94 miles), USGS said. There were conflicting reports as for the magnitude of the earthquake, with the&nbsp;European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, estimating the magnitude at 6.6&nbsp;at a depth of 183 km. On March 4 as well, no tsunami warning was issued after the quake.

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New Zealand's Kermadec Islands region has been hit by an earthquake of 7.1 magnitude on Thursday, prompting tsunami warnings. The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that quake was estimated at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles). A corresponding tsunami warning has been issued after the earthquake, it added. But hours after the US Geological Survey issued tsunami warning for Kermadec islands, the New Zealand National Emergency Management Agency clarified, "there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand following the earthquake in the Southern Kermadec Islands." Reports in the New Zealand media suggest issuance of relevant rescue measures in the region. However, there is no tsunami threat to Australia, the country’s Bureau of Meteorology said in a tweet. On March 4, an earthquake of magnitude 6.9 had struck the same Kermadec Islands region, with the quake depth reported at a depth of 152 km (94 miles), USGS said. There were conflicting reports as for the magnitude of the earthquake, with the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre, estimating the magnitude at 6.6 at a depth of 183 km. On March 4 as well, no tsunami warning was issued after the quake. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Oxford English Disctionary while putting the spotlight on New Zealand's first inhabitants, the Māori people, originally called Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud added 47 new items to further expand its coverage of New Zealand English.

The majority of the words in this most recent edition, however, are taken from Maori, also known as te reo, one of New Zealand's official languages.&nbsp;

In New Zealand, the Maori&nbsp;renaissance&nbsp;started in the 1970s.&nbsp;This is reflected in the significant number of Maori&nbsp;words that have entered the vocabularies of both Maori&nbsp;and Pakeha (non-Maori) speakers of English.&nbsp;

This group of new words includes common Kiwi expressions like after-ball, a noun that denotes an event, particularly a party, that occurs after a ball and was first documented in 1883. Chur (1997), a colloquial exclamation that sounds like "cheers!" and is used to greet people well as they meet or separate ways, or to show gratitude, approval, etc.

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Other terms like "Kiwiness" (1967), a noun denoting the quality or fact of being from New Zealand and "flat stick," an adverb applied to actions done as quickly as possible or at top speed, also find a place in the updated version. While still others are rangatahi (1971) means youth or kuia (1855), an elderly woman, especially one who is regarded as a senior member of a family or community.&nbsp;

Many nouns in this most recent OED version pertain to Maori&nbsp;conceptions of community and family as well as Maori&nbsp;beliefs and customs.&nbsp;Other Maori-derived terms in the current update include waka ama, which means an&nbsp;outrigger canoe, koha, which means "a gift",&nbsp;wharekai, which means "the building in a Maori settlement or community in which food is served and eaten; a dining hall."&nbsp;

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This fresh batch also contains a number of quotes. One of them&nbsp;is taken&nbsp;from the New Zealand Herald's 20 May 2021 edition, which references a letter that Finance Minister Grant Robertson wrote to Labour MP Kiri Allan which reads, “Kia ora e hoa, we are missing you here today but I can feel your wairua and aroha from here."

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It is obvious that English in New Zealand has been significantly and permanently influenced. As the OED continues to track the development of English in this region of the world, it will add even more Maori&nbsp;additions to the vocabulary.

Dr. John Macalister of Victoria University of Wellington served as the OED's consultant on the etymology of Maori&nbsp;terms used in New Zealand English.&nbsp;

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Oxford English Disctionary while putting the spotlight on New Zealand's first inhabitants, the Māori people, originally called Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud added 47 new items to further expand its coverage of New Zealand English.

Oxford English Disctionary while putting the spotlight on New Zealand's first inhabitants, the Māori people, originally called Aotearoa, the land of the long white cloud added 47 new items to further expand its coverage of New Zealand English. The majority of the words in this most recent edition, however, are taken from Maori, also known as te reo, one of New Zealand's official languages. In New Zealand, the Maori renaissance started in the 1970s. This is reflected in the significant number of Maori words that have entered the vocabularies of both Maori and Pakeha (non-Maori) speakers of English. This group of new words includes common Kiwi expressions like after-ball, a noun that denotes an event, particularly a party, that occurs after a ball and was first documented in 1883. Chur (1997), a colloquial exclamation that sounds like "cheers!" and is used to greet people well as they meet or separate ways, or to show gratitude, approval, etc. Also Read | India: BSF protecting borders, ready to give befitting reply to any infiltration attempt Other terms like "Kiwiness" (1967), a noun denoting the quality or fact of being from New Zealand and "flat stick," an adverb applied to actions done as quickly as possible or at top speed, also find a place in the updated version. While still others are rangatahi (1971) means youth or kuia (1855), an elderly woman, especially one who is regarded as a senior member of a family or community. Many nouns in this most recent OED version pertain to Maori conceptions of community and family as well as Maori beliefs and customs. Other Maori-derived terms in the current update include waka ama, which means an outrigger canoe, koha, which means "a gift", wharekai, which means "the building in a Maori settlement or community in which food is served and eaten; a dining hall." Also Read | Ola Electric offers free upgrade of front fork in S1, S1 pro scooters amid controversy This fresh batch also contains a number of quotes. One of them is taken from the New Zealand Herald's 20 May 2021 edition, which references a letter that Finance Minister Grant Robertson wrote to Labour MP Kiri Allan which reads, “Kia ora e hoa, we are missing you here today but I can feel your wairua and aroha from here." Watch | 48 teams, 104 matches: Has FIFA devalued the football World Cup? It is obvious that English in New Zealand has been significantly and permanently influenced. As the OED continues to track the development of English in this region of the world, it will add even more Maori additions to the vocabulary. Dr. John Macalister of Victoria University of Wellington served as the OED's consultant on the etymology of Maori terms used in New Zealand English. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

From 'rangatahi' to 'kuia': Oxford English Dictionary adds 47 Maori, New Zealand words

India entered the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Monday, March 13 after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by two wickets on the last ball of the Christchurch Test match. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson dived to secure the winning run and Twitter erupted in joy as soon as the third umpire signaled he was in. Indian fans' happiness knew no limits after the thrilling Test and the tweets by them in appreciation of New Zealand and Kane Williamson showed it. Here are some of them:

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Test Cricket is Alive,Z needed 1 off last they made it,Nz won and took India to WTC final.What a game <a href="https://t.co/KYnVSteNe3">pic.twitter.com/KYnVSteNe3</a>
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Thank you, Kane Williamson 🙌😍<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/India?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#India</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsAUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NZvsSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NZvsSL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tests?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tests</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WTCFinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WTCFinal</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KaneWilliamson?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KaneWilliamson</a> <a href="https://t.co/HwcRAdwpRB">pic.twitter.com/HwcRAdwpRB</a>
— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/WisdenIndia/status/1635169925156442112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Kane Williamson, jisne hume last WTC final haraya tha... This time helped us to reach WTC Final. 
 
So india will play against Australia in June only play won't win🤣<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsAUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NZvsSL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NZvsSL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/wtcfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#wtcfinal</a> <a href="https://t.co/VZheOgamHb">pic.twitter.com/VZheOgamHb</a>
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And India into the WTC Final..Thank you Williamson... 
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Streets won't forget Kane Williamson and co. helped us to qualify for WTC final. <a href="https://t.co/mXRA23fbLN">pic.twitter.com/mXRA23fbLN</a>
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New Zealand started Day 5 of the Test at 28/1, needing 257 runs to win. Sri Lanka although, struck early as Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls were sent back quickly and New Zealand were three down for 90. Skipper Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell then joined forces at the crease and added 142 runs for the fourth wicket before Mitchell was bowled for 81.

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Tom Blundell was next to go cheaply as Sri Lanka threatened to take hold of the match. It was Michael Bracewell who then stood with Kane Williamson as the duo brought target down to 19 runs. Kane Williamson, who scored a brilliant century, kept the Kiwis going as they achieved the target on the last ball of the match.

India and Australia, on the other hand, decided to shake hands to draw the fourth Test in Ahmedabad after Tea on Day 5 with Australia leading by 84 runs and eight wickets intact. India, however, took the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1 and booked a place in the WTC final, thanks to New Zealand.

For Sri Lanka to make it to the WTC final against Australia, who had secured their place much earlier, they needed to beat New Zealand not only in this Test match but the next one as well and take the two-match series 2-0. They fought till the end but alas, Kane Williamson, 121, stood tall between them and a victory.&nbsp;

India entered the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Monday, March 13 after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by two wickets on the last ball of the Christchurch Test match.

India entered the World Test Championship (WTC) final on Monday, March 13 after New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by two wickets on the last ball of the Christchurch Test match. New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson dived to secure the winning run and Twitter erupted in joy as soon as the third umpire signaled he was in. Indian fans' happiness knew no limits after the thrilling Test and the tweets by them in appreciation of New Zealand and Kane Williamson showed it. Here are some of them: Test Cricket is Alive,Z needed 1 off last they made it,Nz won and took India to WTC final.What a game pic.twitter.com/KYnVSteNe3 — Huzaifa khan (@HuzaifaKhan021) March 13, 2023 × Thank you, Kane Williamson 🙌😍#India #INDvsAUS #NZvsSL #Cricket #Tests #WTCFinal #KaneWilliamson pic.twitter.com/HwcRAdwpRB — Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) March 13, 2023 × Kane Williamson, jisne hume last WTC final haraya tha... This time helped us to reach WTC Final. So india will play against Australia in June only play won't win🤣#INDvsAUS #NZvsSL #wtcfinal pic.twitter.com/VZheOgamHb — harsh हर्ष (@mrHJ27) March 13, 2023 × And India into the WTC Final..Thank you Williamson... 🇮🇳🇮🇳🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/YzKILh73ep — Himansu™ जेठा (@Jetha_Live) March 13, 2023 × Streets won't forget Kane Williamson and co. helped us to qualify for WTC final. pic.twitter.com/mXRA23fbLN — R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) March 13, 2023 × New Zealand started Day 5 of the Test at 28/1, needing 257 runs to win. Sri Lanka although, struck early as Tom Latham and Henry Nicholls were sent back quickly and New Zealand were three down for 90. Skipper Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell then joined forces at the crease and added 142 runs for the fourth wicket before Mitchell was bowled for 81. Also Read: India vs Australia, 4th Test: Sunil Gavaskar DANCES on Oscar winning 'Naatu Naatu' song - WATCH Tom Blundell was next to go cheaply as Sri Lanka threatened to take hold of the match. It was Michael Bracewell who then stood with Kane Williamson as the duo brought target down to 19 runs. Kane Williamson, who scored a brilliant century, kept the Kiwis going as they achieved the target on the last ball of the match. India and Australia, on the other hand, decided to shake hands to draw the fourth Test in Ahmedabad after Tea on Day 5 with Australia leading by 84 runs and eight wickets intact. India, however, took the Border-Gavaskar series 2-1 and booked a place in the WTC final, thanks to New Zealand. For Sri Lanka to make it to the WTC final against Australia, who had secured their place much earlier, they needed to beat New Zealand not only in this Test match but the next one as well and take the two-match series 2-0. They fought till the end but alas, Kane Williamson, 121, stood tall between them and a victory.

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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action last September 2022. Bumrah's back issues have persisted for quite some time and the speedster&nbsp;underwent back surgery in Christchurch, New Zealand. The 29-year-old's absence from the 22-yard cricket strip has surely been a cause of concern for Team India and their loyalists. Now as per reports, Bumrah has had successful surgery but his recovery period is a lengthy affair, which&nbsp;will&nbsp;rule him out of&nbsp;action for at least six months.

According to a&nbsp;report in Cricbuzz, Bumrah is unlikely to play cricket till August. Thus, this will keep him out&nbsp;of action for IPL 2023, ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Asia Cup 2023. Nonetheless, there remains some hope and optimism about his chances of featuring in the&nbsp;ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, to be held later this year in India.

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It is to be noted that Bumrah was under the care of Dr. Rowan Schouten, a noted orthopedic surgeon attached to the Forte Orthopaedics Hospital in Christchurch. The doctor has previously also treated a few known cricketers&nbsp;such as Australian pace duo James Pattinson and Jason Behrendorff, and English seamer Jofra Archer.

Bumrah's absence for such a long period is surely a big dent to Team India, and the Mumbai Indians (MI). At present, the Rohit Sharma-led side is gearing up for the fourth and final Test versus Australia, in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 edition, with the series interestingly poised at 2-1 in India's favour. The final Test will be held in Ahmedabad, starting on March 09 (Thursday).

If India emerge on top, they will not only win the series but also confirm a place in the WTC final. Australia have already qualified courtesy their Indore Test win.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action last September 2022. Bumrah's back issues have persisted for quite some time and the speedster underwent back surgery in Christchurch, New Zealand.

India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been out of action last September 2022. Bumrah's back issues have persisted for quite some time and the speedster underwent back surgery in Christchurch, New Zealand. The 29-year-old's absence from the 22-yard cricket strip has surely been a cause of concern for Team India and their loyalists. Now as per reports, Bumrah has had successful surgery but his recovery period is a lengthy affair, which will rule him out of action for at least six months. According to a report in Cricbuzz, Bumrah is unlikely to play cricket till August. Thus, this will keep him out of action for IPL 2023, ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, Asia Cup 2023. Nonetheless, there remains some hope and optimism about his chances of featuring in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, to be held later this year in India. Also read: Ind vs Aus: Rahul Dravid defends Indian batsmen, says pitches now challenging everywhere It is to be noted that Bumrah was under the care of Dr. Rowan Schouten, a noted orthopedic surgeon attached to the Forte Orthopaedics Hospital in Christchurch. The doctor has previously also treated a few known cricketers such as Australian pace duo James Pattinson and Jason Behrendorff, and English seamer Jofra Archer. Bumrah's absence for such a long period is surely a big dent to Team India, and the Mumbai Indians (MI). At present, the Rohit Sharma-led side is gearing up for the fourth and final Test versus Australia, in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2022/23 edition, with the series interestingly poised at 2-1 in India's favour. The final Test will be held in Ahmedabad, starting on March 09 (Thursday). If India emerge on top, they will not only win the series but also confirm a place in the WTC final. Australia have already qualified courtesy their Indore Test win.

Jasprit Bumrah back surgery update! Pacer to be out of action for six months post surgery in NZ: Report

Georgina Beyer, a true trailblazer for the transgender community and the world's first openly transgender MP from New Zealand, died at the age of 65, as per an announcement by the family on Monday.&nbsp;

Family and friends shared the news of Beyer's passing in an emotional social media post “with the heaviest of hearts." Many New Zealand politicians paid their tributes to the former actor, radio host, sex worker and drag performer.&nbsp;

Late MP Georgina Beyer played a significant role in decriminalising prostitution in 2003 and making it legal for any citizens aged 18 or over to buy or sell sexual services. Beyer's efforts and her sheer will to put up a fight were truly revolutionary as they resulted in sex workers' getting protection for their employment.&nbsp;

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A friend Scotty Kennedy wrote, “Georgie was surrounded by her nearest and dearest 24/7 over the past week, she accepted what was happening, was cracking jokes and had a twinkle in her eye, right until the final moment."&nbsp;

“Farewell Georgie, your love, compassion and all that you have done for the Rainbow and many other communities will live on forever.” Though born in Wellington, the former actor moved to Australia as an adult.&nbsp;

“It’s less of a reflection on me but a wonderful reflection on them – rural conservative New Zealand. Who would have thought?” Beyeer told a local media outlet, NZ Herald, during an interview.&nbsp;

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She surprised political commentators by winning a 3,033-vote majority over former colleague Paul Henry, to become the world's first transgender Member of Parliament.&nbsp;

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"I am the first transsexual in New Zealand to be standing in this House of Parliament. This is a first not only in New Zealand, ladies and gentlemen but also in the world. This is a historic moment. We need to acknowledge that this country of ours leads the way in so many aspects," she said during her maiden speech in the parliament.&nbsp;

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Georgina Beyer, a true trailblazer for the transgender community and the world's first openly transgender MP from New Zealand, died at the age of 65, as per an announcement by the family on Monday.

Georgina Beyer, a true trailblazer for the transgender community and the world's first openly transgender MP from New Zealand, died at the age of 65, as per an announcement by the family on Monday. Family and friends shared the news of Beyer's passing in an emotional social media post “with the heaviest of hearts." Many New Zealand politicians paid their tributes to the former actor, radio host, sex worker and drag performer. Late MP Georgina Beyer played a significant role in decriminalising prostitution in 2003 and making it legal for any citizens aged 18 or over to buy or sell sexual services. Beyer's efforts and her sheer will to put up a fight were truly revolutionary as they resulted in sex workers' getting protection for their employment. Also Read | Indian airline Indigo in talks with Boeing for largest-ever jet order, Airbus to get a tough fight A friend Scotty Kennedy wrote, “Georgie was surrounded by her nearest and dearest 24/7 over the past week, she accepted what was happening, was cracking jokes and had a twinkle in her eye, right until the final moment." “Farewell Georgie, your love, compassion and all that you have done for the Rainbow and many other communities will live on forever.” Though born in Wellington, the former actor moved to Australia as an adult. “It’s less of a reflection on me but a wonderful reflection on them – rural conservative New Zealand. Who would have thought?” Beyeer told a local media outlet, NZ Herald, during an interview. Also Read | Another train derails in Ohio, but poses no risk to public health, says company She surprised political commentators by winning a 3,033-vote majority over former colleague Paul Henry, to become the world's first transgender Member of Parliament. Watch | Elite Israeli defence pilots protest judicial reforms by boycotting reserve duty, training "I am the first transsexual in New Zealand to be standing in this House of Parliament. This is a first not only in New Zealand, ladies and gentlemen but also in the world. This is a historic moment. We need to acknowledge that this country of ours leads the way in so many aspects," she said during her maiden speech in the parliament. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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