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H5N1 Bird Flu reaches New Zealand as Government moves to contain threat
Click to read latest article from thisqualityDOC has begun vaccinating 300 core breeding birds from five highly threatened native species as part of H5N1 preparedness.
People should not touch sick or dead birds and should report groups of three or more to MPI on 0800 80 99 66.
MPI is testing birds every few days through public reports and targeted wildlife surveillance, including monitoring around Petone Beach.
The risk to the public remains low, while eggs and poultry meat remain safe to eat.
Officials reported no mass wildlife deaths, no evidence of transmission between wild birds and no infections detected in poultry.
H5N1 rarely affects people without direct, close and prolonged contact with large numbers of sick birds.
Help stop the spread
- Do not touch, handle or move sick or dead wild birds.
- Keep dogs and other animals away from affected birds and bird remains.
- Use strong on-farm biosecurity and prevent poultry from contacting wild birds.
- Wash hands and clean footwear after visiting beaches, wetlands or areas with wild birds.
Report sick or dead birds
Report groups of three or more sick or freshly dead wild birds immediately. Do not collect or move them.
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Smears and Strategy: Ray Chung
Image: Wellington City Councillor Ray Chung, who has been linked to an assault allegation that remains unproven as Police withhold CCTV footage and officer notes related to the incident outside the 1841 Bar and Restaurant. Questions remain about what the footage shows and why the incident was characterised by Police as “not as reported.” (Supplied) 
Exposé Investigative Series by Samuel Hudson
Samuel Hudson takes viewers behind the headlines in the Exposé Investigative Series. A hard-hitting look at the stories that powerful interests would rather keep quiet. From political misconduct to corporate cover-ups, Hudson follows the evidence with persistence and commitment to public accountability.
Series description: Each exclusive episode and article unpacks the layers of influence shaping New Zealand’s institutions revealing how decisions made behind closed doors impact the lives of ordinary people. Drawing on interviews, documents, and first-hand reporting, Hudson’s work combines rigorous journalism with a clear-eyed pursuit of truth.
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Because sunlight is still the best disinfectant.
Image: The Waihopai satellite communications station in Marlborough. The facility sits at the intersection of intelligence sharing, international security cooperation, and New Zealand's role within the Five Eyes partnership, themes that increasingly overlap with the strategic direction outlined in the Government's $12 billion Defence Capability Plan. (Supplied / Daniel Town) 
Exposé Investigative Series
by Samuel Hudson
Samuel Hudson takes viewers behind the headlines in the Exposé Investigative Series. A hard-hitting look at the stories that powerful interests would rather keep quiet. From political misconduct to corporate cover-ups, Hudson follows the evidence with persistence and commitment to public accountability.
Series description: Each exclusive episode and article unpacks the layers of influence shaping New Zealand’s institutions revealing how decisions made behind closed doors impact the lives of ordinary people. Drawing on interviews, documents, and first-hand reporting, Hudson’s work combines rigorous journalism with a clear-eyed pursuit of truth.
*This content is available in video/article format, hosted on thisquality
Because sunlight is still the best disinfectant.
Image: The Waihopai satellite communications station in Marlborough. The facility sits at the intersection of intelligence sharing, international security cooperation, and New Zealand's role within the Five Eyes partnership, themes that increasingly overlap with the strategic direction outlined in the Government's $12 billion Defence Capability Plan. (Supplied / Daniel Town)
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This Week’s The News is a weekly current affairs series hosted by political commentator and filmmaker Paul Barlow that takes a sharp, media-literate look at the stories shaping New Zealand’s political and cultural landscape.
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