After a New York billionaire's fireworks display&nbsp;on New Year's eve started a blaze, residents of New Zealand are demanding a ban on their use.

The display near Queenstown in Central Otago caused multiple grass fires at the property of Tony Malkin, the chief executive of the entity that owns the Empire State Building. Firefighters were called ten minutes into the new year to extinguish the fire caused by the private fireworks, BBC reported.

The fire that came very close to one of the two dwellings on the Malkin estate, known as Redemption Song, was doused in the morning.&nbsp;

The display got a go-ahead even after the locals raised concerns about the animals and started the petition to prevent the display.

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Johnny Quinn, a neighbour told BBC, "It’s just a joke that an out-of-towner can come in and set off a 14-minute commercial firework display and then burn the hill down."

To avoid the inconvenience, Quinn left the area for sometime on New Year's Eve along with his family.&nbsp;“It basically upset the entire neighbourhood. Everyone within the area had to make plans. People changed their holiday plans. And you’ve got all the FENZ [Fire Emergency New Zealand] people who are inconvenienced. They’ve all got families," Quinn added.

Another neighbour Lisa Tennekon​ told Stuff news outlet that an apology from Malkin would be “fantastic.”

Malkin has yet to apologize or comment on the issue. His family didn't comment as well but Malkin's spokesperson said they were “deeply grateful for the expert work” of FENZ and the police.

Queenstown residents have a working group in place and plan to urge their local MP for a ban on all fireworks that are not professionally organised.

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After a New York billionaire's fireworks display on New Year's eve started a blaze, residents of New Zealand are demanding a ban on their use. The display near Queenstown in Central Otago caused multiple grass fires at the property of Tony Malkin, the chief executive of the entity that owns the Empire State Building.

After a New York billionaire's fireworks display on New Year's eve started a blaze, residents of New Zealand are demanding a ban on their use. The display near Queenstown in Central Otago caused multiple grass fires at the property of Tony Malkin, the chief executive of the entity that owns the Empire State Building. Firefighters were called ten minutes into the new year to extinguish the fire caused by the private fireworks, BBC reported. The fire that came very close to one of the two dwellings on the Malkin estate, known as Redemption Song, was doused in the morning. The display got a go-ahead even after the locals raised concerns about the animals and started the petition to prevent the display. WION Climate Tracker: Air pollution leading to increasing suicide rates Johnny Quinn, a neighbour told BBC, "It’s just a joke that an out-of-towner can come in and set off a 14-minute commercial firework display and then burn the hill down." To avoid the inconvenience, Quinn left the area for sometime on New Year's Eve along with his family. “It basically upset the entire neighbourhood. Everyone within the area had to make plans. People changed their holiday plans. And you’ve got all the FENZ [Fire Emergency New Zealand] people who are inconvenienced. They’ve all got families," Quinn added. Another neighbour Lisa Tennekon told Stuff news outlet that an apology from Malkin would be “fantastic.” Malkin has yet to apologize or comment on the issue. His family didn't comment as well but Malkin's spokesperson said they were “deeply grateful for the expert work” of FENZ and the police. Queenstown residents have a working group in place and plan to urge their local MP for a ban on all fireworks that are not professionally organised. (With inputs from agencies)

New York billionaire's fireworks display causes out-of-control blaze, residents call for ban

Although it first sounded like a New Zealand product, Kiwi boot polish was actually an Australian one that was started in a two-room Melbourne factory. According to Te Ara Encyclopedia, the company's founder William Ramsay gave the name Kiwi in honour of his wife Annie, who was born in New Zealand. The shoe polish quickly established itself as a staple in cities all over the world thanks to its distinctive name and Kiwi bird logo. At its height, it was sold in 183 nations selling 250 million tins yearly.

<h2>Why Kiwi will not be sold in UK?</h2>

Company's current owner SC Johnson concluded it was no longer worthwhile to continue selling its polish in the UK since the practise of British people cleaning their shoes has lost its lustre. According to a Kiwi representative, there has been a decline in Britons cleaning their shoes, which has been accompanied by an increase of casual shoes that don't need to be polished. In nations where formal shoe care "remains relevant," the company would continue to offer the items. Kiwi departure is a sign of the times, reported The New Zealand Herald quoting David James, 62, whose family's shoe repair and cleaning business started in Central London 100 years ago.

“In part, this is because people wear suits and smart shoes much less. Covid accelerated that with more working from home, but a trend was in place before then,” he was quoted as saying. “Also trainers are being worn more and more, even to work. While shoes are dying, trainers are alive. We now renovate sneakers, repair and paint them.”

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After starting in 1906, Kiwi shoe polish was introduced to Europe two years later. Te Ara said that imperial soldiers made extensive use of it while at the battle. Sara Lee Corporation acquired the company in 1984, and then in 2011, it was sold to SC Johnson. Reports state that the present owners intend to concentrate on the company's assortment of other items. Here in New Zealand, big retailers including The Warehouse still carry Kiwi shoe polish.

Although it first sounded like a New Zealand product, Kiwi boot polish was actually an Australian one that was started in a two-room Melbourne factory. According to Te Ara Encyclopedia, the company's founder William Ramsay gave the name Kiwi in honour of his wife Annie, who was born in New Zealand.

Although it first sounded like a New Zealand product, Kiwi boot polish was actually an Australian one that was started in a two-room Melbourne factory. According to Te Ara Encyclopedia, the company's founder William Ramsay gave the name Kiwi in honour of his wife Annie, who was born in New Zealand. The shoe polish quickly established itself as a staple in cities all over the world thanks to its distinctive name and Kiwi bird logo. At its height, it was sold in 183 nations selling 250 million tins yearly. Why Kiwi will not be sold in UK? Company's current owner SC Johnson concluded it was no longer worthwhile to continue selling its polish in the UK since the practise of British people cleaning their shoes has lost its lustre. According to a Kiwi representative, there has been a decline in Britons cleaning their shoes, which has been accompanied by an increase of casual shoes that don't need to be polished. In nations where formal shoe care "remains relevant," the company would continue to offer the items. Kiwi departure is a sign of the times, reported The New Zealand Herald quoting David James, 62, whose family's shoe repair and cleaning business started in Central London 100 years ago. “In part, this is because people wear suits and smart shoes much less. Covid accelerated that with more working from home, but a trend was in place before then,” he was quoted as saying. “Also trainers are being worn more and more, even to work. While shoes are dying, trainers are alive. We now renovate sneakers, repair and paint them.” History of Kiwi boot polish After starting in 1906, Kiwi shoe polish was introduced to Europe two years later. Te Ara said that imperial soldiers made extensive use of it while at the battle. Sara Lee Corporation acquired the company in 1984, and then in 2011, it was sold to SC Johnson. Reports state that the present owners intend to concentrate on the company's assortment of other items. Here in New Zealand, big retailers including The Warehouse still carry Kiwi shoe polish.

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The passengers on a Viking Cruises ship were left stranded off the South Australian coast after several ports refused the vessel to dock due to the “marine growth” in the ship’s hull. The Viking Orion which left Wellington, New Zealand on Boxing Day (December 26) has reportedly not docked since and hundreds on board were left stranded on New Year’s on the ship. &nbsp;

According to a report by the Australian Associated Press, the ship had been denied permission on three coasts including Christchurch, Dunedin and Hobart, before leaving for Adelaide. This comes after Australia’s National Maritime Coordination Centre confirmed that they found small amounts of “biofoul” on the ship’s hull, which includes marine microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals.

Subsequently, the officials asked the Viking Orion’s agent to get it cleaned before entering Australian waters, said the report. Furthermore, Canberra’s fisheries department, on Sunday, said, “The vessel is required to undergo hull cleaning to remove the biofoul and prevent potentially harmful marine organisms being transported by the vessel.”&nbsp;

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They also said that the management of biofoul is a common practice for ships arriving from international waters. “Professional divers were engaged directly by the vessel line/agent to clean the hull while at anchor outside Australian waters,” said the Australian fisheries department. 
 
On Friday, the ship’s master, Marko Snajdar also issued an apology to the passengers, acknowledging the situation and saying that immediately after they arrive, “A member of our customer relations team will contact you with an adjusted offer of compensation.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Meanwhile, some&nbsp;passengers took to Twitter&nbsp;to voice their complaints, "Shame on&nbsp; @VikingCruises&nbsp;for their negligence. They have now cancelled 3 of our 8 ports, including all of prime South New Zealand &amp; Hobart," said one user on Tuesday.&nbsp;He added, "A dirty &amp; biohazard ship bottom. After 2 years of waiting, Viking disappoints. Great food but poor ship hygiene. Buyer beware."&nbsp; 
 
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Additionally, a representative from Viking Cruises said that the ship will sail for Melbourne on Sunday and move forward with its itinerary as planned by Monday, reported the AAP.&nbsp;

Addressing the biofoul found on the ship’s hull, the representative in an emailed statement told AAP, "a limited amount of standard marine growth is being cleaned from the ship’s hull" and&nbsp;that they are “working directly with passengers” to compensate them for the “impact to their voyage.”

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The passengers on a Viking Cruises ship were left stranded off the South Australian coast after several ports refused the vessel to dock due to the “marine growth” in the ship’s hull.

The passengers on a Viking Cruises ship were left stranded off the South Australian coast after several ports refused the vessel to dock due to the “marine growth” in the ship’s hull. The Viking Orion which left Wellington, New Zealand on Boxing Day (December 26) has reportedly not docked since and hundreds on board were left stranded on New Year’s on the ship. According to a report by the Australian Associated Press, the ship had been denied permission on three coasts including Christchurch, Dunedin and Hobart, before leaving for Adelaide. This comes after Australia’s National Maritime Coordination Centre confirmed that they found small amounts of “biofoul” on the ship’s hull, which includes marine microorganisms, plants, algae, or small animals. Subsequently, the officials asked the Viking Orion’s agent to get it cleaned before entering Australian waters, said the report. Furthermore, Canberra’s fisheries department, on Sunday, said, “The vessel is required to undergo hull cleaning to remove the biofoul and prevent potentially harmful marine organisms being transported by the vessel.” ALSO READ | What is Boxing day and how is it celebrated? All you need to know They also said that the management of biofoul is a common practice for ships arriving from international waters. “Professional divers were engaged directly by the vessel line/agent to clean the hull while at anchor outside Australian waters,” said the Australian fisheries department. On Friday, the ship’s master, Marko Snajdar also issued an apology to the passengers, acknowledging the situation and saying that immediately after they arrive, “A member of our customer relations team will contact you with an adjusted offer of compensation.” Meanwhile, some passengers took to Twitter to voice their complaints, "Shame on @VikingCruises for their negligence. They have now cancelled 3 of our 8 ports, including all of prime South New Zealand & Hobart," said one user on Tuesday. He added, "A dirty & biohazard ship bottom. After 2 years of waiting, Viking disappoints. Great food but poor ship hygiene. Buyer beware." ALSO READ | Australia: Cruise ship docks in Sydney after 800 passengers test positive for Covid-19 Additionally, a representative from Viking Cruises said that the ship will sail for Melbourne on Sunday and move forward with its itinerary as planned by Monday, reported the AAP. Addressing the biofoul found on the ship’s hull, the representative in an emailed statement told AAP, "a limited amount of standard marine growth is being cleaned from the ship’s hull" and that they are “working directly with passengers” to compensate them for the “impact to their voyage.” 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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A transcript of a heated exchange between New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and her political rival during which Arden called him an "arrogant prick" has fetched USD 63,000 for charity. A mic in New Zealand's parliament picked up Ardern's words after fiery exchange between her and David Seymour, leader of the right-liberalist party ACT. The transcript has both of their signatures.

"Can't say I expected this," Ardern posted on social media after what she described as her "faux pas with the old mic in parliament" raised the sum for New Zealand's Prostate Cancer Foundation.

Last week, Ardern called Seymour an "arrogant prick" as she retook her seat after answering a barbed question from him.

Seymour petitioned the speaker of New Zealand's parliament to get an apology from Ardern, which meant her comment was entered into the official record, known as the Hansard.

Seymour came up with the idea of joining forces for a good cause and they both signed a copy of the transcript which was framed before being auctioned.

"The interest was greater than anyone dreamed," Seymour said in a statement, after having told AFP he had only expected the transcript to reach a fraction of the winning bid of NZ$100,100 ($63,200).

Ardern also "thanked everyone who placed a bid" and praised Seymour for being "a good sport", a compliment the ACT leader reciprocated.

"When I suggested this to her, she immediately agreed," Seymour said.

"I have been blown away by the kindness of bidders who are helping pricks everywhere with their generosity," he added.

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A transcript of a heated exchange between New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and her political rival during which Arden called him an "arrogant prick" has fetched USD 63,000 for charity.

A transcript of a heated exchange between New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Arden and her political rival during which Arden called him an "arrogant prick" has fetched USD 63,000 for charity. A mic in New Zealand's parliament picked up Ardern's words after fiery exchange between her and David Seymour, leader of the right-liberalist party ACT. The transcript has both of their signatures. "Can't say I expected this," Ardern posted on social media after what she described as her "faux pas with the old mic in parliament" raised the sum for New Zealand's Prostate Cancer Foundation. Last week, Ardern called Seymour an "arrogant prick" as she retook her seat after answering a barbed question from him. Seymour petitioned the speaker of New Zealand's parliament to get an apology from Ardern, which meant her comment was entered into the official record, known as the Hansard. Seymour came up with the idea of joining forces for a good cause and they both signed a copy of the transcript which was framed before being auctioned. "The interest was greater than anyone dreamed," Seymour said in a statement, after having told AFP he had only expected the transcript to reach a fraction of the winning bid of NZ$100,100 ($63,200). Ardern also "thanked everyone who placed a bid" and praised Seymour for being "a good sport", a compliment the ACT leader reciprocated. "When I suggested this to her, she immediately agreed," Seymour said. "I have been blown away by the kindness of bidders who are helping pricks everywhere with their generosity," he added. (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 ×

Transcript of New Zealand PM Ardern’s ‘arrogant prick’ remark fetches $63k in auction

The New Zealand government announced adjustments to its divisive plans to tax the farts and burps of livestock&nbsp;on Wednesday, but a renowned farmers organisation said it was still against the emissions reduction plan. As an effort&nbsp;toward combating climate change, New Zealand is planning a "world's first" penalty&nbsp;on methane and nitrous oxide emissions produced by the country's 26 million sheep and six million cows.&nbsp;

Farmers would be charged for the gas emissions from their livestock under the proposed plan.&nbsp;The measures have provoked outcry in New Zealand's agriculture community and triggered widespread protests.

Farmers have urged the centre-left administration of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to repeal the tax, which they claim will increase the price of food and endanger their livelihoods.

In addition to promising to maintain low emissions price, the reforms announced on Wednesday include letting farmers to employ on-farm forests to offset their carbon emissions.

"Our shared goal is supporting farmers to grow their exports, reduce emissions, and maintain our&nbsp;agricultural sector's international competitive edge," Ardern said in a statement.

"With or without the government's proposals, New Zealand needs to be at the front of the queue to stay competitive in a market that is demanding sustainably produced products," she warned.'

Ardern anticipates that her cabinet will decide on the final price for the agricultural emissions scheme in the first half of 2023, with a five-year pricing plan set to begin in 2025.

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The New Zealand government announced adjustments to its divisive plans to tax the farts and burps of livestock on Wednesday, but a renowned farmers organisation said it was still against the emissions reduction plan.

The New Zealand government announced adjustments to its divisive plans to tax the farts and burps of livestock on Wednesday, but a renowned farmers organisation said it was still against the emissions reduction plan. As an effort toward combating climate change, New Zealand is planning a "world's first" penalty on methane and nitrous oxide emissions produced by the country's 26 million sheep and six million cows. Farmers would be charged for the gas emissions from their livestock under the proposed plan. The measures have provoked outcry in New Zealand's agriculture community and triggered widespread protests. Farmers have urged the centre-left administration of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to repeal the tax, which they claim will increase the price of food and endanger their livelihoods. In addition to promising to maintain low emissions price, the reforms announced on Wednesday include letting farmers to employ on-farm forests to offset their carbon emissions. "Our shared goal is supporting farmers to grow their exports, reduce emissions, and maintain our agricultural sector's international competitive edge," Ardern said in a statement. "With or without the government's proposals, New Zealand needs to be at the front of the queue to stay competitive in a market that is demanding sustainably produced products," she warned.' Ardern anticipates that her cabinet will decide on the final price for the agricultural emissions scheme in the first half of 2023, with a five-year pricing plan set to begin in 2025. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is auctioning off a transcript of a parliamentary exchange where she called her political opponent David Seymour an ''arrogant prick''. The auction is being done to raise money for a prostate cancer charity.

A report by news agency AFP on Friday said that bidding for the framed copy of the document, signed by Ardern and Seymour, reached NZ $45,500 (US$29,000) in an online auction. The bidding is due to close on December 22.&nbsp;

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Following a heated exchange between the pair at a Parliamentary session on Tuesday, Prime Minister Ardern muttered "he's such an arrogant prick" about Seymour, who is a leader of the ACT party. The microphone picked up Arden's comment as she retook her seat.&nbsp;

Seymour petitioned the parliamentary speaker for an apology from the Prime Minister, which meant that her comment was entered into Hansard- the official record.&nbsp;

Later, Jacinda Ardern texted an apology to Seymour and the opposition leader came up with the idea of joining forces to raise money for the prostate cancer charity.&nbsp;

On Thursday, Ardern said she had signed the official transcript with &nbsp;Seymour "in the spirit of good sportsmanship and a good cause."

And on Friday, Seymour told AFP "We are thrilled it's got such good support. I suggested we sign a copy of the Hansard and auction it off to raise money for the foundation and pricks everywhere."

Seymour also said he hoped the signed document would go for a lot of money.&nbsp;

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is auctioning off a transcript of a parliamentary exchange where she called her political opponent David Seymour an ''arrogant prick''. The auction is being done to raise money for a prostate cancer charity. A report by news agency AFP on Friday said that bidding for the framed copy of the document, signed by Ardern and Seymour, reached NZ $45,500 (US$29,000) in an online auction. The bidding is due to close on December 22. ALSO READ | New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic calling rival leader as 'arrogant prick,' later apologises Following a heated exchange between the pair at a Parliamentary session on Tuesday, Prime Minister Ardern muttered "he's such an arrogant prick" about Seymour, who is a leader of the ACT party. The microphone picked up Arden's comment as she retook her seat. Seymour petitioned the parliamentary speaker for an apology from the Prime Minister, which meant that her comment was entered into Hansard- the official record. Later, Jacinda Ardern texted an apology to Seymour and the opposition leader came up with the idea of joining forces to raise money for the prostate cancer charity. On Thursday, Ardern said she had signed the official transcript with Seymour "in the spirit of good sportsmanship and a good cause." And on Friday, Seymour told AFP "We are thrilled it's got such good support. I suggested we sign a copy of the Hansard and auction it off to raise money for the foundation and pricks everywhere." Seymour also said he hoped the signed document would go for a lot of money. (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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New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern has apologised after a hot microphone caught her calling an opposition MP a vulgarity in Parliament.

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern caught on hot mic swearing at minor opposition party leader

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the recent victim of a hot mic for calling an opposition party leader an "arrogant prick."&nbsp;

The clip was then aired on parliament's television.

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In a parliamentary debate, David Seymour, leader of the ACT party asked Arden to point out an example of her mistake and apologise for her mistake, AFP reported.&nbsp;

Replying to this Ardern said that the management of COVID-19 was controversial in the country but added that she stood by her work.&nbsp;

After replying, she sat down and was heard saying "such an arrogant prick."

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Seymour objected to the remark and petitioned the House of Representatives to take it back. Later, Ardern's office in a statement said that she apologised.&nbsp;

Several world leaders have been caught via hot mic while making off-colour remarks.

US President Joe Biden and South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol were captured swearing on the live mic.&nbsp;

During a press conference, Biden thought his mic has malfunctioned and when a Fox News reporter asked Biden a question, he was heard saying "what a stupid son of a b****."

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New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the recent victim of a hot mic for calling an opposition party leader an "arrogant prick." The clip was then aired on parliament's television.

New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern became the recent victim of a hot mic for calling an opposition party leader an "arrogant prick." The clip was then aired on parliament's television. Also read | Jacinda Ardern snaps at scribe for asking if she met Finland PM because of similar age, gender In a parliamentary debate, David Seymour, leader of the ACT party asked Arden to point out an example of her mistake and apologise for her mistake, AFP reported. Replying to this Ardern said that the management of COVID-19 was controversial in the country but added that she stood by her work. After replying, she sat down and was heard saying "such an arrogant prick." Also read | Italian aircraft comes to Jacinda Ardern's rescue after her plane breaks down in Antarctica Seymour objected to the remark and petitioned the House of Representatives to take it back. Later, Ardern's office in a statement said that she apologised. Several world leaders have been caught via hot mic while making off-colour remarks. US President Joe Biden and South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol were captured swearing on the live mic. During a press conference, Biden thought his mic has malfunctioned and when a Fox News reporter asked Biden a question, he was heard saying "what a stupid son of a b****." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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New Zealand has just passed a set of anti-tobacco laws. Tobacco is now permanently banned for the next generation. @PriyankaSh25 brings you the details.

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Would you want to live in a country where smoking is banned? Well, New Zealand aims to be smoke-free by 2025, thanks to the passage of a world-first law prohibiting smoking for the next generation

Under-25s  banned from  buying cigarettes?

New Zealand has introduced what may be the toughest crackdown on tobacco in the world as it moves to ban the purchase of tobacco for future generations. The first-of-its-kind anti-smoking laws will go into effect in 2023 and stop those aged 14 and younger from ever being able to buy cigarettes successfully outlawing smoking for the next generation in New Zealand.&nbsp;

The series of new laws passed in parliament, on Tuesday, are some of the most strict in the world. “This legislation accelerates progress towards a smokefree future”, said the country’s Associate Health Minister, Dr Ayesha Verrall, in a statement.&nbsp;

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It added, “Thousands of people will live longer, healthier lives and the health system will be $5 billion&nbsp;better off from not needing to treat the illnesses caused by smoking, such as numerous types of cancer, heart attacks, strokes, amputations.”

The new laws include a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, and implementing an annually rising smoking age. The ban which will remain in place for a person’s whole life is also punishable by a fine of up to NZ$150,000 ($ 95,910). These laws are introduced in a bid to make New Zealand “smoke-free” by 2025.&nbsp;

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Furthermore, the legislation also moves to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in smoked tobacco products as well as minimising the number of tobacco-selling retailers in the country by 90 per cent. However, these restrictions do not apply to vapes which reportedly some New Zealanders have switched to after the ban.

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According to the data released by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the number of smokers in New Zealand fell by half over the past decade to eight per cent from 9.4 per cent the year before, with nearly 56,000 quitting each year.&nbsp;The country already has one of the lowest adult smoking rates.&nbsp;

On the contrary, the number of daily vape users has increased from 8.3 per cent&nbsp;which is up from 6.2 per cent in 2021 among&nbsp;adults who are now vaping daily, reported the Guardian.&nbsp;

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New Zealand has introduced what may be the toughest crackdown on tobacco in the world as it moves to ban the purchase of tobacco for future generations. The first-of-its-kind anti-smoking laws will go into effect in 2023 and stop those aged 14 and younger from ever being able to buy cigarettes successfully outlawing smoking for the next generation in New Zealand.

New Zealand has introduced what may be the toughest crackdown on tobacco in the world as it moves to ban the purchase of tobacco for future generations. The first-of-its-kind anti-smoking laws will go into effect in 2023 and stop those aged 14 and younger from ever being able to buy cigarettes successfully outlawing smoking for the next generation in New Zealand. The series of new laws passed in parliament, on Tuesday, are some of the most strict in the world. “This legislation accelerates progress towards a smokefree future”, said the country’s Associate Health Minister, Dr Ayesha Verrall, in a statement. ALSO READ | New Zealand to introduce tobacco laws in an effort to prevent next generation from buying cigarettes It added, “Thousands of people will live longer, healthier lives and the health system will be $5 billion better off from not needing to treat the illnesses caused by smoking, such as numerous types of cancer, heart attacks, strokes, amputations.” The new laws include a ban on selling tobacco to anyone born on or after January 1, 2009, and implementing an annually rising smoking age. The ban which will remain in place for a person’s whole life is also punishable by a fine of up to NZ$150,000 ($ 95,910). These laws are introduced in a bid to make New Zealand “smoke-free” by 2025. ALSO WATCH | New Zealand introduces world-first 'tobacco laws' to create a smoke-free generation Furthermore, the legislation also moves to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed in smoked tobacco products as well as minimising the number of tobacco-selling retailers in the country by 90 per cent. However, these restrictions do not apply to vapes which reportedly some New Zealanders have switched to after the ban. ALSO READ | India may soon ban sale of loose cigarettes, smoking zones at airports may go According to the data released by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), the number of smokers in New Zealand fell by half over the past decade to eight per cent from 9.4 per cent the year before, with nearly 56,000 quitting each year. The country already has one of the lowest adult smoking rates. On the contrary, the number of daily vape users has increased from 8.3 per cent which is up from 6.2 per cent in 2021 among adults who are now vaping daily, reported the Guardian. (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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A New Zealand court had taken temporary custody of a sick baby whose parents refused life-saving treatment because the blood donors may be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).&nbsp;A day after the custody, the baby, who is identified only as Baby W, has undergone a heart&nbsp;surgery and is doing well, The Guardian reported quoting the lawyer of the parents.&nbsp;

The lawyer Sue Grey confirmed to broadcaster RNZ on Friday that the six-month-old baby boy had undergone the procedure and was doing well.&nbsp;

Previously, the parents had blocked a procedure as they claimed that the donated blood might have come from a donor jabbed with an mRNA vaccine for Covid.&nbsp;

The case was heard by the Auckland High Court, which ordered that the baby will be placed under partial guardianship. The court's decision allowed an urgent treatment for a heart disorder known as pulmonary valve stenosis to go ahead.&nbsp;

In a statement, the court said: "The overriding issue is whether the proposed treatment is in (the baby's) best interests."&nbsp;

The court now has the medical "guardianship" of the baby, which will protect the child until the "completion of his surgery" and recovery, which is expected to end by the end of January at the latest.&nbsp;

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The court's ruling also stated that the parents will remain custodians "for all other purposes". The parents will also receive information related to child's health "at all reasonable times of the nature and progress of Baby W's condition and treatment".&nbsp;

The extraordinary case remained a talking point in the country. Health New Zealand spokesperson Mike Shepherd said it was "a difficult situation for all involved" and "the decision to make an application like this to the court is always made with the best interests of the child in mind."&nbsp;

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A New Zealand court had taken temporary custody of a sick baby whose parents refused life-saving treatment because the blood donors may be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19).

A New Zealand court had taken temporary custody of a sick baby whose parents refused life-saving treatment because the blood donors may be vaccinated against coronavirus (COVID-19). A day after the custody, the baby, who is identified only as Baby W, has undergone a heart surgery and is doing well, The Guardian reported quoting the lawyer of the parents. The lawyer Sue Grey confirmed to broadcaster RNZ on Friday that the six-month-old baby boy had undergone the procedure and was doing well. Previously, the parents had blocked a procedure as they claimed that the donated blood might have come from a donor jabbed with an mRNA vaccine for Covid. The case was heard by the Auckland High Court, which ordered that the baby will be placed under partial guardianship. The court's decision allowed an urgent treatment for a heart disorder known as pulmonary valve stenosis to go ahead. In a statement, the court said: "The overriding issue is whether the proposed treatment is in (the baby's) best interests." The court now has the medical "guardianship" of the baby, which will protect the child until the "completion of his surgery" and recovery, which is expected to end by the end of January at the latest. WATCH | South Africa to decriminalise sex work; Sex workers welcome the move × The court's ruling also stated that the parents will remain custodians "for all other purposes". The parents will also receive information related to child's health "at all reasonable times of the nature and progress of Baby W's condition and treatment". The extraordinary case remained a talking point in the country. Health New Zealand spokesperson Mike Shepherd said it was "a difficult situation for all involved" and "the decision to make an application like this to the court is always made with the best interests of the child in mind." (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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Anti-vaxxer parents in New Zealand stalled a life-saving heart surgery for their infant, as they did not want to use blood transfusion from a vaccinated person. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

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A New Zealand court has mandated that health officials temporarily seize custody of a child who is embroiled in&nbsp;a dispute over blood transfusions from donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.&nbsp;The four-month-old child is in an Auckland hospital receiving emergency treatment for a cardiac condition. His parents had opposed the procedure and had asked a judge to order that he get blood from unvaccinated donors instead. The High Court, however, decided that the procedure was in the child's "best interest."

The boy, called&nbsp;Baby W in court documents, was put under the court's guardianship "from the date of the order until completion of his operation and post-operative rehabilitation," Justice Ian Gault said.

He agreed with health officials that the boy's "life [was] truly contingent on the application being granted," and he rejected the parents' plea&nbsp;for unvaccinated blood, calling it superfluous and non-viable, as reported by the BBC.&nbsp;

However, he emphasised that the boy's parents remained his primary caregivers and insisted that doctors must always keep them updated on the boy's status and course of treatment.

The High Court, however, decided that the procedure was in the child's "best interest."

Sue Grey, the attorney for the parents, also asked Justice Gault to denounce the establishment of a customised donor programme using only blood from unvaccinated donors. Grey said that the vaccine's long-term effects were "untested" and charged physicians of refusing to offer an alternative donor service due to their ideological beliefs.

The development of any direct donor service, however, would have been a "slippery slope," according to the state blood service's attorney, and would "destroy a good blood service."

The case has garnered the attention of anti-vaccine activists in New Zealand, with protesters gathering&nbsp;outside the court before the decision was made on Wednesday and many of them carrying placards.

Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) took cognizance&nbsp;that the situation was "difficult for everybody involved" but emphasised that the "health and wellbeing"&nbsp;of all the children in its custody remained its topmost priority.

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A New Zealand court has mandated that health officials temporarily seize custody of a child who is embroiled in a dispute over blood transfusions from donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine.

A New Zealand court has mandated that health officials temporarily seize custody of a child who is embroiled in a dispute over blood transfusions from donors who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The four-month-old child is in an Auckland hospital receiving emergency treatment for a cardiac condition. His parents had opposed the procedure and had asked a judge to order that he get blood from unvaccinated donors instead. The High Court, however, decided that the procedure was in the child's "best interest." The boy, called Baby W in court documents, was put under the court's guardianship "from the date of the order until completion of his operation and post-operative rehabilitation," Justice Ian Gault said. He agreed with health officials that the boy's "life [was] truly contingent on the application being granted," and he rejected the parents' plea for unvaccinated blood, calling it superfluous and non-viable, as reported by the BBC. However, he emphasised that the boy's parents remained his primary caregivers and insisted that doctors must always keep them updated on the boy's status and course of treatment. The High Court, however, decided that the procedure was in the child's "best interest." Sue Grey, the attorney for the parents, also asked Justice Gault to denounce the establishment of a customised donor programme using only blood from unvaccinated donors. Grey said that the vaccine's long-term effects were "untested" and charged physicians of refusing to offer an alternative donor service due to their ideological beliefs. The development of any direct donor service, however, would have been a "slippery slope," according to the state blood service's attorney, and would "destroy a good blood service." The case has garnered the attention of anti-vaccine activists in New Zealand, with protesters gathering outside the court before the decision was made on Wednesday and many of them carrying placards. Te Whatu Ora (Health NZ) took cognizance that the situation was "difficult for everybody involved" but emphasised that the "health and wellbeing" of all the children in its custody remained its topmost priority. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

New Zealand court takes custody of ill infant from anti-vax parents over unviable request

A four-month-old baby in New Zealand facing severe pulmonary valve stenosis—a dangerously narrow heart valve—is finding it difficult to get critical heart surgery as the parents don’t want the doctors to use the blood of vaccinated people for the procedure.

The boy’s parents want the operation to proceed immediately but want “safe blood” to be used as they believe that the Covid vaccine is “experimental”.

“We want the surgery to go ahead straight away, as soon as they can schedule it to happen, but we are hugely concerned about the blood that they are going to use,” Metro newspaper quoted the infant’s mother as saying.

The New Zealand health agency, Te Whatu Ora, has refused the parent’s request and urged&nbsp;the high court in Auckland to intervene.

They want the guardianship of the baby to be granted to the agency so that they can perform the critical heart surgery without interference from the parents, who have been influenced by vaccine misinformation.

The high court will decide on Tuesday whether to grant temporary guardianship of the baby to Te Whatu Ora.

The parents, who have not been named to protect the identity of their child, have south the help of lawyer Sue Grey, who is a prominent anti-vaxxer.

The parents said that they have the rights to seek the best interests of the baby and claimed that they have already arranged 30 unvaccinated paediatric donors who have been approved by a blood bank.

Legal experts told the New York Times that in such cases parents don’t have absolute rights, adding that the court would always prefer to rule for what’s best for the well-being of the child”.

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A four-month-old baby in New Zealand facing severe pulmonary valve stenosis—a dangerously narrow heart valve—is finding it difficult to get critical heart surgery as the parents don’t want the doctors to use the blood of vaccinated people for the procedure.

A four-month-old baby in New Zealand facing severe pulmonary valve stenosis—a dangerously narrow heart valve—is finding it difficult to get critical heart surgery as the parents don’t want the doctors to use the blood of vaccinated people for the procedure. The boy’s parents want the operation to proceed immediately but want “safe blood” to be used as they believe that the Covid vaccine is “experimental”. “We want the surgery to go ahead straight away, as soon as they can schedule it to happen, but we are hugely concerned about the blood that they are going to use,” Metro newspaper quoted the infant’s mother as saying. The New Zealand health agency, Te Whatu Ora, has refused the parent’s request and urged the high court in Auckland to intervene. They want the guardianship of the baby to be granted to the agency so that they can perform the critical heart surgery without interference from the parents, who have been influenced by vaccine misinformation. The high court will decide on Tuesday whether to grant temporary guardianship of the baby to Te Whatu Ora. The parents, who have not been named to protect the identity of their child, have south the help of lawyer Sue Grey, who is a prominent anti-vaxxer. The parents said that they have the rights to seek the best interests of the baby and claimed that they have already arranged 30 unvaccinated paediatric donors who have been approved by a blood bank. Legal experts told the New York Times that in such cases parents don’t have absolute rights, adding that the court would always prefer to rule for what’s best for the well-being of the child”. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

New Zealand: Anti-Covid vax parents delay critical heart surgery for infant as they seek unvaccinated blood

The New Zealand government said that it plans to introduce a law which would require big tech companies like Alphabet Inc’s Google and several platforms under the parent company Meta including Facebook to pay media outlets if they want local news content to show on their feeds. This comes after countries like Australia and Canada have implemented and proposed similar laws.&nbsp;

“New Zealand news media, particularly small regional and community newspapers, are struggling to remain financially viable as more advertising moves online,” said New Zealand’s Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson, in a statement, on Sunday.&nbsp;

The statement also referred to legislations in Australia and Canada and how the one to be proposed by New Zealand will be modelled along those lines. Jackson also said that he hoped this would incentivise digital platforms to negotiate with local media outlets and reach deals without government intervention.&nbsp;

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“It is critical that those benefiting from their news content actually pay for it,” said the minister. However, if no agreement is reached the law would mandate a negotiating process.&nbsp;

The new legislation will likely be passed after a vote in the New Zealand parliament, however, might receive some pushback from the big tech platforms who have campaigned against these laws in other countries as well.&nbsp;

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Notably, when Australia introduced and proposed these laws Facebook threatened to block their news from its platforms and moved to do so at one point in Canberra while the legislation was being debated. However, no such steps have been taken in Canada yet since it&nbsp;has also proposed a similar legislation.&nbsp;

On Monday, Meta’s regional policy, Mia Garlick, said that New Zealand does not understand the relationship between Facebook and news. She also noted that publishers control how and which content shows up on their platform and also that New Zealand fails to recognise the commercial current deals Meta has in the country, reported the Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, Australia’s recent report about its law introduced in 2021, which gave the government the power to make the big tech companies negotiate with media outlets said that it largely worked.&nbsp;

 
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The New Zealand government said that it plans to introduce a law which would require big tech companies like Alphabet Inc’s Google and several platforms under the parent company Meta including Facebook to pay media outlets if they want local news content to show on their feeds.

The New Zealand government said that it plans to introduce a law which would require big tech companies like Alphabet Inc’s Google and several platforms under the parent company Meta including Facebook to pay media outlets if they want local news content to show on their feeds. This comes after countries like Australia and Canada have implemented and proposed similar laws. “New Zealand news media, particularly small regional and community newspapers, are struggling to remain financially viable as more advertising moves online,” said New Zealand’s Minister of Broadcasting Willie Jackson, in a statement, on Sunday. The statement also referred to legislations in Australia and Canada and how the one to be proposed by New Zealand will be modelled along those lines. Jackson also said that he hoped this would incentivise digital platforms to negotiate with local media outlets and reach deals without government intervention. ALSO READ | Twitter fails to detect Christchurch attack video as 'harmful', New Zealand's govt reaches out “It is critical that those benefiting from their news content actually pay for it,” said the minister. However, if no agreement is reached the law would mandate a negotiating process. The new legislation will likely be passed after a vote in the New Zealand parliament, however, might receive some pushback from the big tech platforms who have campaigned against these laws in other countries as well. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle Notably, when Australia introduced and proposed these laws Facebook threatened to block their news from its platforms and moved to do so at one point in Canberra while the legislation was being debated. However, no such steps have been taken in Canada yet since it has also proposed a similar legislation. On Monday, Meta’s regional policy, Mia Garlick, said that New Zealand does not understand the relationship between Facebook and news. She also noted that publishers control how and which content shows up on their platform and also that New Zealand fails to recognise the commercial current deals Meta has in the country, reported the Wall Street Journal. ALSO READ | Facebook, Australia hold talks following news ban On the other hand, Australia’s recent report about its law introduced in 2021, which gave the government the power to make the big tech companies negotiate with media outlets said that it largely worked. (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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New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern and Finland's prime minister Sanna Marin were confronted with a sexist question during their meeting. They did not see it coming but certainly gave a befitting response. Neha Khanna brings you more details.

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin have long faced questions about their age and gender at a joint press conference at Auckland’s Government House.

Leaders of New Zealand and Finland hit back at reporter’s question on age and gender

A video of the horrifying Christchurch attack circulating widely on Twitter has been removed, but only after being alerted by the New Zealand government.&nbsp;

The video was shot by an Australian supremacist who killed over 50 Muslims in two mosques in Christchurch in 2019. It was uploaded by a Twitter user on Saturday (Nov 26).&nbsp;

The microblogging site had failed to recognise the content. A spokesperson for New Zealand's prime minister said the company's automated function didn't recognise&nbsp;the content as harmful.&nbsp;

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After the incident, Ardern on Monday (Nov 28) said that 'time will tell' Twitter's commitment to remove hate and harmful content. The microblogging site assured&nbsp;the government and asked it to not change its membership.

The attack in 2019 was live-streamed at the time across many social media channels and the&nbsp;terrorist had also published a manifesto online.

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After the attack, the New Zealand prime minister launched a 'Christchurch call' to counter online extremism and the spread of false information. The initiative has also been supported by Jack Dorsey, Twitter's founder.&nbsp;

Ardern, during a national security and disinformation summit, said that Twitter has always played a role in the Christchurch call&nbsp; "and to-date has been a constructive partner."

However, she added that the partnership is under an unknown territory after Elon Musk's takeover.&nbsp;

Remarking Twitter as a tool that can be used for good and bad both, Ardern urged Elon Musk to stick strongly to the principle of 'transparency.'

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A video of the horrifying Christchurch attack circulating widely on Twitter has been removed, but only after being alerted by the New Zealand government. The video was shot by an Australian supremacist who killed over 50 Muslims in two mosques in Christchurch in 2019.

A video of the horrifying Christchurch attack circulating widely on Twitter has been removed, but only after being alerted by the New Zealand government. The video was shot by an Australian supremacist who killed over 50 Muslims in two mosques in Christchurch in 2019. It was uploaded by a Twitter user on Saturday (Nov 26). The microblogging site had failed to recognise the content. A spokesperson for New Zealand's prime minister said the company's automated function didn't recognise the content as harmful. Also read | 'It's on the to-do list': Musk now wants to change Twitter's word limit After the incident, Ardern on Monday (Nov 28) said that 'time will tell' Twitter's commitment to remove hate and harmful content. The microblogging site assured the government and asked it to not change its membership. The attack in 2019 was live-streamed at the time across many social media channels and the terrorist had also published a manifesto online. Also read | Musk may launch smartphone if Apple and Google remove Twitter from app stores, shares ‘Twitter 2.0’ vision After the attack, the New Zealand prime minister launched a 'Christchurch call' to counter online extremism and the spread of false information. The initiative has also been supported by Jack Dorsey, Twitter's founder. Ardern, during a national security and disinformation summit, said that Twitter has always played a role in the Christchurch call "and to-date has been a constructive partner." However, she added that the partnership is under an unknown territory after Elon Musk's takeover. Remarking Twitter as a tool that can be used for good and bad both, Ardern urged Elon Musk to stick strongly to the principle of 'transparency.' (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Twitter fails to detect Christchurch attack video as 'harmful', New Zealand's govt reaches out

Are you scared of rats? Well, most of us are. But this news will shock you.

Some 40 little school kids in New Zealand have managed to catch and kill over 600 rats within 100 days, in an effort to preserve the birdlife on the country's Stewart island. The kids were happy to capture and focused on getting rid of rats and caught them.&nbsp;

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In New Zealand, rats are seen as harmful pests and a significant threat to natural biodiversity. Because most of the country's birds did not evolve with mammalian predators like cats, rats and other animals they tend to be highly vulnerable.&nbsp;

Over the course of three months, one five-year-old caught and killed 60 rats alone. The kids dump buckets full of rats in the schoolyard, sort them by size and hang especially remarkable specimens by their tails for measurements, a video shot by TVNZ during the competition showed, the Guardian reported.&nbsp;

The competition was organised by Emma Jenkinson, chairman of the school's trustees. She said, "Even the five-year-olds are really into the idea. They know the end goal: they want&nbsp; the kiwis back in their backyards."

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Each kid received a trap constructed up of previously used political billboards. One vermin slayer beams, "My trap, basically the whole thing's a layer of blood." These efforts are a part of the country's national aim of having no predators by the year 2050, which is one of the most ambitious pest eradication initiatives in the world.&nbsp;

The kids reported that they are committed to eradicating rats from the small southern island. They also competed for a variety of prizes using their deceased animals including the reward most rats caught.&nbsp;

Bella, 11, caught 64 rats and received an award from the school.&nbsp;The largest rat caught&nbsp;measured 45 centimetres in length.&nbsp;

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Are you scared of rats? Well, most of us are. But this news will shock you. Some 40 little school kids in New Zealand have managed to catch and kill over 600 rats within 100 days, in an effort to preserve the birdlife on the country's Stewart island.

Are you scared of rats? Well, most of us are. But this news will shock you. Some 40 little school kids in New Zealand have managed to catch and kill over 600 rats within 100 days, in an effort to preserve the birdlife on the country's Stewart island. The kids were happy to capture and focused on getting rid of rats and caught them. Also read | Rats ‘ate up’ 581kg marijuana worth over $73,000, cops tell Indian court In New Zealand, rats are seen as harmful pests and a significant threat to natural biodiversity. Because most of the country's birds did not evolve with mammalian predators like cats, rats and other animals they tend to be highly vulnerable. Over the course of three months, one five-year-old caught and killed 60 rats alone. The kids dump buckets full of rats in the schoolyard, sort them by size and hang especially remarkable specimens by their tails for measurements, a video shot by TVNZ during the competition showed, the Guardian reported. The competition was organised by Emma Jenkinson, chairman of the school's trustees. She said, "Even the five-year-olds are really into the idea. They know the end goal: they want the kiwis back in their backyards." Also read | Can't resist moving to a good beat? A new study shows rats cannot either Each kid received a trap constructed up of previously used political billboards. One vermin slayer beams, "My trap, basically the whole thing's a layer of blood." These efforts are a part of the country's national aim of having no predators by the year 2050, which is one of the most ambitious pest eradication initiatives in the world. The kids reported that they are committed to eradicating rats from the small southern island. They also competed for a variety of prizes using their deceased animals including the reward most rats caught. Bella, 11, caught 64 rats and received an award from the school. The largest rat caught measured 45 centimetres in length. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

New Zealand school kids as young as five trapped, killed over 600 rats in 100 days to preserve biodiversity

New Zealand struggles to contain stubbornly high inflation, its Central Bank raised interest rates by 75 basis points to a near 14-year-high of 4.25%. It is flagged that more hikes can come. 15 of 23 economies in a poll earlier forecast that Reserve Bank of New Zealand would move by 7.5%.

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New Zealand's supreme court ruled that the current voting age of 18 discriminates against 16-year-olds. The verdict means New Zealand will debate lowering its voting age. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

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In a landmark ruling, a New Zealand court has ruled that not allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to cast their vote amounted to age discrimination. The court observed that protection against age discrimination in New Zealand begins at 16 and thus choosing 18 as the voting age showed discrimination.

In a landmark ruling, a New Zealand court has ruled that not allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to cast their vote amounted to age discrimination. The court observed that protection against age discrimination in New Zealand begins at 16 and thus choosing 18 as the voting age showed discrimination. Hours after the ruling, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the Kiwi lawmakers will have to take a vote to decide whether the voting age should be lowered or not. “It is our view that this is an issue best placed to parliament for everyone to have their say,” said Ardern. If New Zealand does manage to lower the voting age, it would join the likes of Austria, Malta, Brazil, Cuba and Ecuador where suffrage is granted to those 16 and above. WATCH | Gravitas: New Zealand to tax farmers for burpy cattle × However, to make it happen, Ardern and her government will have to gain a supermajority in the parliament. “I personally support a decrease in the voting age but it is not a matter simply for me or even the government,” Ardern said, before adding, “Any change in electoral law of this nature requires 75 per cent of parliamentarians’ support.” According to reports, the ruling administration is expected to table the proposal in the parliament in the coming months. However, any change made regarding the rules will not be applicable until after next year's general election. Read more: After 'cattle fart' tax, NZ authorities suggest Halloween 'lollipop tax'. Face instant backlash The court was hearing a petition filed by a group called 'Make It 16 campaign'. According to the campaigners, Monday's decision was the culmination of a two-year case that the group fought - demanding that young voters be given the power to decide their future by voting on issues such as climate change, pandemic recovery decisions and more. “This is history. The government and parliament cannot ignore such a clear legal and moral message. They must let us vote," said Caeden Tipler, co-director of the Make It 16 campaign. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

New Zealand court rules in favour of lowering voting age from 18 to 16

New Zealand's supreme court has ruled that not allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote amounts to age discrimination. Will the national voting age be lowered from 18 to 16?

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The New Zealand Supreme Court has ruled that the country's current voting age of 18 is discriminatory and breaches the right of young people. The decision now has prompted the government to launch plans to bring down the voting aids to 16.

New Zealand: Court to decide on voting age, rules current voting breaches rights of the young

A New Zealand court ruled that not allowing 16 and 17-year-olds to vote is 'age discrimination'. Protection against age discrimination in New Zealand begins at 16...and thus choosing 18 as the voting age showed discrimination, it said.

Allow 16-year-olds to vote, New Zealand court rules

Realtors in New Zealand are coming up with exuberant ideas in a desperate bid to sell houses as the real estate market continues to go south, partly thanks to the affordability crisis.&nbsp;The sellers have been coming up with bizarre ideas to entice customers, so much so that an advertisement poster recently went viral after a realtor offered to throw in a Tesla car as a complementary for purchasing a newly built five-bedroom house and granny flat in Auckland.

According to TVNZ 1 news channel, the ad was headlined “brand new&nbsp;Tesla&nbsp;and brand new home”.

Barfoot &amp; Thompson sales agent Kapil Rana came up with the idea, saying that vehicle was a “bonus”, rather than an add-on to the market value.

Tesla cars sell for about $72,400 in New Zealand. The property put up for sale is being offered for around $1.8 million.

Rana has said that he has received more than 50 emails since the advertisement went up on Tuesday.

Despite this, not many have turned up to buy the house, which is located in the suburbs, along with 400 other empty homes on the market for months.

The drastic fall in demand for houses is being attributed to high mortgage rates.

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Data released by Real Estate Institute (REINZ) released this week shows that the median house price was down 10.9 per cent annually, to $825,000.

The overall volume of houses sold in October had also dropped dramatically: down 34.7 per cent compared with last year, from 7,486 to 4,892.

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New Zealand’s central bank has been trying to control inflation by raising interest rates, in turn, it has affected the mortgage rates as well, triggering a fall in demand and as a result, a fall in the prices of houses.

REINZ has said that the properties are staying unsold for longer, with the national median now 44 days in October compared to only 10 days last year.

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Realtors in New Zealand are coming up with exuberant ideas in a desperate bid to sell houses as the real estate market continues to go south, partly thanks to the affordability crisis.

Realtors in New Zealand are coming up with exuberant ideas in a desperate bid to sell houses as the real estate market continues to go south, partly thanks to the affordability crisis. The sellers have been coming up with bizarre ideas to entice customers, so much so that an advertisement poster recently went viral after a realtor offered to throw in a Tesla car as a complementary for purchasing a newly built five-bedroom house and granny flat in Auckland. According to TVNZ 1 news channel, the ad was headlined “brand new Tesla and brand new home”. Barfoot & Thompson sales agent Kapil Rana came up with the idea, saying that vehicle was a “bonus”, rather than an add-on to the market value. Tesla cars sell for about $72,400 in New Zealand. The property put up for sale is being offered for around $1.8 million. Rana has said that he has received more than 50 emails since the advertisement went up on Tuesday. Despite this, not many have turned up to buy the house, which is located in the suburbs, along with 400 other empty homes on the market for months. The drastic fall in demand for houses is being attributed to high mortgage rates. See | NASA's historic moon mission Artemis shares first images from space Data released by Real Estate Institute (REINZ) released this week shows that the median house price was down 10.9 per cent annually, to $825,000. The overall volume of houses sold in October had also dropped dramatically: down 34.7 per cent compared with last year, from 7,486 to 4,892. Also read | NASA’s James Webb Telescope shares never-before-seen image of birth of a star New Zealand’s central bank has been trying to control inflation by raising interest rates, in turn, it has affected the mortgage rates as well, triggering a fall in demand and as a result, a fall in the prices of houses. REINZ has said that the properties are staying unsold for longer, with the national median now 44 days in October compared to only 10 days last year. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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A court in South Korea on Friday approved the extradition of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children, found dead in a suitcase that a New Zealand couple bought in an online auction. The Seoul High Court said that its decision came after the accused woman agreed to be sent back to New Zealand.

The local South Korean media has reported that the accused woman herself is the mother of murdered children.&nbsp;

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The woman, however, had denied the charges earlier in September.

"I didn't do it," the accused, whose name has been withheld by the authorities, told a group of reporters.

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Next, it is now up to South Korea’s justice minister, Han Dong-hoon, to make the final call on whether she will be sent to New Zealand.

The woman was arrested in September following a court warrant issued after New Zealand formally arrested her provisional arrest. Following her arrest, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern-led country requested formal extradition of the accused woman from South Korea.

New Zealand police said the South Korean warrant was in connection with two murder charges, and that they requested South Korean authorities keep the woman in jail until she is extradited.

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The bodies of two children were discovered in August after a New Zealand family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases, from a storage unit in an online auction. Police said the family had nothing to do with the deaths. The children were aged between 5 and 10 years and had been dead for years, according to police.

South Korean police say the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand, where she gained citizenship. Immigration records show she returned to South Korea in 2018.

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A court in South Korea on Friday approved the extradition of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children, found dead in a suitcase that a New Zealand couple bought in an online auction.

A court in South Korea on Friday approved the extradition of a 42-year-old woman accused of murdering two children, found dead in a suitcase that a New Zealand couple bought in an online auction. The Seoul High Court said that its decision came after the accused woman agreed to be sent back to New Zealand. The local South Korean media has reported that the accused woman herself is the mother of murdered children. ALSO READ | South Korea: 42-year-old woman arrested over dead children found in suitcases in New Zealand The woman, however, had denied the charges earlier in September. "I didn't do it," the accused, whose name has been withheld by the authorities, told a group of reporters. New Zealand suitcase murders: What next? Next, it is now up to South Korea’s justice minister, Han Dong-hoon, to make the final call on whether she will be sent to New Zealand. The woman was arrested in September following a court warrant issued after New Zealand formally arrested her provisional arrest. Following her arrest, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern-led country requested formal extradition of the accused woman from South Korea. New Zealand police said the South Korean warrant was in connection with two murder charges, and that they requested South Korean authorities keep the woman in jail until she is extradited. About New Zealand suitcase murders The bodies of two children were discovered in August after a New Zealand family bought abandoned goods, including two suitcases, from a storage unit in an online auction. Police said the family had nothing to do with the deaths. The children were aged between 5 and 10 years and had been dead for years, according to police. South Korean police say the woman was born in South Korea and later moved to New Zealand, where she gained citizenship. Immigration records show she returned to South Korea in 2018. 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, Bahamas and New Zealand addressed the third day of the COP27 event. All the leaders were on the demands of climate vulnerable countries in mobilising loss and damage funds for disaster-hit nations.

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The self-proclaimed white supremacist, Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two Christchurch mosques in March 2019, filed an appeal against his conviction and whole-life sentence on Monday.&nbsp;

The Australian national had stormed &nbsp;Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre, armed with semi-automatic weapons, firing indiscriminately at the Muslim worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, while live streaming the killings on social media.

No date for the hearing has been set, a spokesperson for the Court of Appeal in the capital Wellington told multiple media outlets in New Zealand on Tuesday. The grounds for appeal are yet to be made clear.&nbsp;

Tarrant pleaded guilty in March 2020 to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder, and a charge of committing a terrorist attack.

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Brenton Tarrant's sentencing was the first time when a court sentenced someone to prison for the rest of their life.&nbsp;

"Your crimes are so wicked, that even if you are detained until you die it will not exhaust the requirements of punishment and denunciation," judge Cameroon Mander had said while announcing the quantum of sentence.&nbsp;

Earlier in November 2021, Brenton Tarrant's then-Lawyer, Tony Ellis had said that his client was considering an appeal against his verdict. He had claimed that Brenton's guilty plea was obtained under duress and that he was subjected to "inhuman and degrading treatment" in police custody. At present, Ellis no longer represents Brenton Tarrant.&nbsp;

The 2019 attack led to major gun reforms in New Zealand, including the Christchurch Call, an initiative to combat extremist content online.&nbsp;

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The self-proclaimed white supremacist, Brenton Tarrant, who killed 51 Muslim worshippers at two Christchurch mosques in March 2019, filed an appeal against his conviction and whole-life sentence on Monday. The Australian national had stormed Christchurch's Al Noor mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre, armed with semi-automatic weapons, firing indiscriminately at the Muslim worshippers gathered for Friday prayers, while live streaming the killings on social media. No date for the hearing has been set, a spokesperson for the Court of Appeal in the capital Wellington told multiple media outlets in New Zealand on Tuesday. The grounds for appeal are yet to be made clear. Tarrant pleaded guilty in March 2020 to 51 charges of murder, 40 of attempted murder, and a charge of committing a terrorist attack. WATCH | How New Zealand mourned those killed in Christchurch shooting × Brenton Tarrant's sentencing was the first time when a court sentenced someone to prison for the rest of their life. "Your crimes are so wicked, that even if you are detained until you die it will not exhaust the requirements of punishment and denunciation," judge Cameroon Mander had said while announcing the quantum of sentence. Earlier in November 2021, Brenton Tarrant's then-Lawyer, Tony Ellis had said that his client was considering an appeal against his verdict. He had claimed that Brenton's guilty plea was obtained under duress and that he was subjected to "inhuman and degrading treatment" in police custody. At present, Ellis no longer represents Brenton Tarrant. The 2019 attack led to major gun reforms in New Zealand, including the Christchurch Call, an initiative to combat extremist content online. (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.

New Zealand mosque gunman, who killed 51 people in 2019, files appeal against life sentence

Brenton Tarrant, the Australian white supremacist who gunned down 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019, has appealed challenging his convictions and jail time.

Tarrant, who is now 32, was jailed for life without parole in 2020 after pleading guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and a terrorism charge.

In New Zealand, the highest amount of punishment a convict can get is life imprisonment, as the country does not have the death penalty.

According to the Guardian, Tarrant has filed his petition against his convictions and sentence in New Zealand’s court of appeal.

His plea is currently being reviewed by the court as it was filed outside the legislated time frame. The grounds for appeal are not known, and the court is yet to decide on a hearing date.

Reacting to the development, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said he was attempting to "revictimise people".

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“His is a name that shouldn't be repeated and I'm going to apply that same rule in commenting on his attempts to revictimise people. We should give him nothing,” Ardern told reporters.

Her government, as a policy, refuses to name Tarrant in an attempt to deprive him of providing a platform to spread his extremist views.

Tarrant, an&nbsp;Australian citizen, moved to New Zealand in 2017. Little is known about his past.

On March 15, 2019, Tarrant stormed into two mosques in the southern city of Christchurch armed with military-grade semi-automatic guns.

He livestreamed the attack on Facebook via a headcam and also published a 74-page manifesto on extremist forums.

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Brenton Tarrant, the Australian white supremacist who gunned down 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019, has appealed challenging his convictions and jail time.

Brenton Tarrant, the Australian white supremacist who gunned down 51 Muslim worshippers at two mosques in New Zealand in 2019, has appealed challenging his convictions and jail time. Tarrant, who is now 32, was jailed for life without parole in 2020 after pleading guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and a terrorism charge. In New Zealand, the highest amount of punishment a convict can get is life imprisonment, as the country does not have the death penalty. According to the Guardian, Tarrant has filed his petition against his convictions and sentence in New Zealand’s court of appeal. His plea is currently being reviewed by the court as it was filed outside the legislated time frame. The grounds for appeal are not known, and the court is yet to decide on a hearing date. Reacting to the development, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said he was attempting to "revictimise people". Watch | Survivors, family members of victims of Christchurch shooting share their pain “His is a name that shouldn't be repeated and I'm going to apply that same rule in commenting on his attempts to revictimise people. We should give him nothing,” Ardern told reporters. Her government, as a policy, refuses to name Tarrant in an attempt to deprive him of providing a platform to spread his extremist views. Tarrant, an Australian citizen, moved to New Zealand in 2017. Little is known about his past. On March 15, 2019, Tarrant stormed into two mosques in the southern city of Christchurch armed with military-grade semi-automatic guns. He livestreamed the attack on Facebook via a headcam and also published a 74-page manifesto on extremist forums. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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