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‘Only two’ countries in the world will survive nuclear war, study finds

‘Only two’ countries in the world will survive nuclear war, study finds

Tensions have escalated in recent weeks A study has found that ‘only two’ countries in the world will survive in the case of a nuclear war. The US and Israel, who are both nuclear-armed nations, launched strikes on Iran last week, leading to an escalation in global tensions. It has led to many fearing that […]

2 weeks ago

New Zealand mountain legally becomes a person

New Zealand mountain legally becomes a person

The mountain is now recognised as a ‘living and indivisible whole’ A New Zealand mountain has been legally recognised as a person by the government. Mount Taranaki has been legally granted all the rights, powers, duties and responsibilities of a person as part of an agreement between New Zealand’s government and the indigenous Maori tribes. […]

1 year ago

Lord of the Rings star David Weatherley dies aged 85

Lord of the Rings star David Weatherley dies aged 85

He starred in the Fellowship of the Ring Veteran New Zealand actor David Weatherley has passed away at the age of 85. The performer, who was born in London in 1939, died in Auckland on Thursday following a long illness. Over a long and distinguished career, it’s for his role as Barliman Butterbur in the […]

1 year ago

Married at First Sight star Andrew Jury dies aged 33

Married at First Sight star Andrew Jury dies aged 33

His co-stars announced the heartbreaking news via an Instagram post. Andrew Jury, a contestant on the first season of Married at First Sight New Zealand, has passed away at just 33-years-old. The builder from Auckland was one of the hopeful grooms during the reality programme, which aired in 2017 when he was 26-years-old. Jury was […]

1 year ago

British woman dies by euthanasia after sharing heartbreaking final post

British woman dies by euthanasia after sharing heartbreaking final post

The 57-year-old is calling for the practice to be legalised in the UK. A British woman with terminal breast cancer is set to be euthanized in New Zealand next week to avoid ‘uncertain and painful death’. Tracy Hickman, who has dual British and New Zealand nationality, made the decision to end her life today under […]

1 year ago