Positive news from New Zealand
New Zealand legalises same-sex marriageNew Zealand's parliament has legalised same-sex marriage, the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to do so.
"I am so happy, not only because I can now marry the person I love, but because New Zealand has moved a step further towards gay and lesbian people becoming completely equal with the rest of our society."
- Jake Andrew |
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More positive news from New Zealand
New Zealand legalises same-sex marriageNew Zealand's parliament has legalised same-sex marriage, the first country in the Asia-Pacific region to do so. |
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Tokelau islands shift to 100% solar energyTokelau has become the first territory able to meet all its electricity needs with solar power, officials say. |
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More nations sign on to UN-backed initiative to end use of child soldiersEleven new countries have added their names to a growing United Nations-backed list of States that have pledged to halt child recruitment, support the release of children from armed groups and help reintegrate them into civilian life. |
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Truck rescue for beached NZ whalesRescuers have begun moving the 24 survivors of a pod of 80 pilot whales that beacame stranded on a beach in New Zealand. |
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New Zealand retracts plans to open up rare frog habitat to miningIt was hoped for, but not certain until Tuesday when the government of New Zealand announced it was cancelling a controversial proposal to open up parts of conservation areas to mining. |
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Get off my lawn - cause this 100-year-old’s about to mow itArthur Wilson is 100 years old. |
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Controversial conservation group Sea Shepherd unveil new weapon against whalingThe new stealth, high-tech anti-whaling boat of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society waits in Auckland Harbour ahead of its departure to the Southern Ocean. |
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Swap dogs for fish, green academics say
Pet owners should consider swapping their dog for a rabbit or goldfish if they care about the environment, according to academics Robert and Brenda Vale.
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YikeBike could be an answer to congested city travelWatch out Segway. There could be another mode of electric transport making it’s way across the globe if Southland, New Zealland inventor Grant Ryan has his way. |
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Rejected Man Hides Engagement Ring for Twitter Treasure HuntThis diamond engagement ring is now hidden, patiently waiting for treasure hunters as its owner -- 29-year-old rejected man Anthony Gardiner -- gets ready to tell clues about its location via Twitter. |
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News from Oceania
- New Zealand legalises same-sex marriage
- New wind power cheaper than coal or gas in Australia
- This week, a shark sanctuary the size of Australia has been established
- French move boosts shark sanctuaries
- New radio telescope to watch for solar flares
- Australia outlaws illegally-logged wood from abroad
- Tokelau islands shift to 100% solar energy
- Australia Acts To Stop Super-Trawler
- Australia to create world’s largest marine reserve
- KFC Australia stops using palm oil