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New Zealand to be coal-free by 2018, 90% renewable by 2025
It appears that New Zealand is finally ready to throw their domestic coal habit into Mount Doom — by 2018, the country will cease to use coal as a source of domestic energy production. “Historically coal has played an important role in ensuring the security of New Zealand’s electricity supply, particularly in dry years where our hydro-lake levels are low,” Simon Bridges, New Zealand’s Energy and Resources Minister, said in a statement.
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Harrowing disorder confines woman to dark room for over 10 years
A woman in New Zealand is suffering from a nightmare genetic disorder that has taken away her voice and has forced her to live in complete darkness
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Light Therapy, A Beautiful Surfing Film
Filmed on location in New Zealand and Australia, 'Light Therapy' was carefully shot with the intention of utilising only available light within the hours of dawn and dusk, over a month spent with surfers Chippa Wilson, Dion Agius and Nate Tyler. A Vimeo Staff Pick and selected at the 2015 REDirect Surf Film Festival.
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New Zealand bar with no alcohol fails within weeks of opening
A New Zealand bar has shut shop within weeks of opening because of one minor problem – it was alcohol free.
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We asked an expert to guide us through New Zealand's 40 new flag designs
Vexillologist (scholar of flags) Ted Kaye tells us which design he would choose to represent the land of Kiwis.
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Bar with no alcohol fails within weeks of opening
A New Zealand bar has shut shop within weeks of opening because of one minor problem – it was alcohol free. Hotelier Grady Elliot boldly opened the country’s first dry bar last month in response to a crackdown on Auckland’s liquor licensing. TAP Bar, which charged a A$13.30 (NZ$15) entry fee and A$4.45 (NZ$5) drinks, offered late night revelers the chance to continue on partying after nightclubs closed their doors at 4am.
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Nocturnal
Nocturnal is a project Bevan Percival put together for the New Zealand Geographic Photographer of the Year Competition. This year for the first time they decided to include a category for time lapse. Featuring the dark night skies of the southern hemisphere, in the remote wilderness of New Zealand.
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Why the U.S. just summoned firefighters from Australia and New Zealand
Resources are stretched so thin, fire managers don't have a choice.
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Split Enz - I Got You (1980)
Split Enz's promo-video for the hit single 'I Got You' (March, 1980) taken from the 1980 album 'True Colours'.
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Crowded House - Fall At Your Feet (Live)
Live At Sydney Opera House, farewell concert - 2006
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Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over (Live)
Crowded House - Don't Dream It's Over. A very emotional last song from their farewell tour. So sad, Paul Hester is in tears.
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Crowded House - Distant Sun (Live)
Farewell to the World Tour - 1996
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Crowded House - World Where You Live
From 'Recurring Dream: The Very Best of Crowded House'.
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Final four flag options revealed for New Zealand
The Flag Consideration Panel has unveiled the four alternative flag designs that New Zealanders will get to vote on later this year.
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After Centuries of Colonial Violence, a Resurgence of Indigenous Language Learning
There is renewed struggle by many Indigenous people to keep their native languages alive. By Jason Coppola.
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The Naked And Famous - Young Blood
Music video by The Naked And Famous performing Young Blood. From the album Passive Me, Aggressive You (2010).
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New Zealand to create giant marine sanctuary
Waters north of New Zealand will become one of the world's largest ocean sanctuaries, covering an area roughly the size of France, with a full ban on fishing and mining
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Dotcom's Bid to Halt Extradition Hearing Fails, Defense Begins
Efforts by Kim Dotcom's legal team to have his extradition hearing thrown out have failed today. As a result the Megaupload founder will begin his defense next week, presenting legal argument that he hopes will stop New Zealand authorities sending him to the United States. Defiant, Dotcom insists that he "won't be silenced by bullies!"
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Brilliant comeback falls short
New Zealand have made history, becoming the first team to go back-to-back in Rugby World Cup finals. The All Blacks beat Australia 34-17 in an electrifying final at Twickenham, running away with a try to seal the match in the final minutes. Veteran flyhalf Dan Carter was awarded man of the match honours, after racking up a total of 19 points, with a kick succession rate of seven out of eight shots at goal. Read on to see how the match unfolded.
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New Zealand female MPs thrown out of parliament after disclosing sexual assaults
Women ruled out of order by Speaker for demanding prime minister John Key apologise for accusing opposition of ‘backing the rapists.’ By Eleanor Ainge Roy.
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