All you need to know about the world this morning, curated by 95bFM and VICE NZ.Australia's Deputy Prime Minister in Dual Citizenship Crisis
The Department of Internal Affairs has discovered Australia's deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce, has New Zealand citizenship, forcing the politician to take the matter to the Australian high court to find out whether he is still allowed to hold office. Australia's constitution forbids dual citizens from becoming a member of parliament.Auckland Keeps on Super Sizing
New Zealand's population has grown by more than 100,000 in the year to June—the largest ever increase in a year. The Auckland region accounted for more than half the country's growth, with Statistics New Zealand estimating the city will reach 2.01 million residents by 2033. Over the past five years, New Zealand's population has grown by almost 400,000 people, more than the population of Christchurch. The country's overall population is now estimated at 4.79 million people.More Social Housing Needed
A new study by the Salvation Army estimates New Zealand needs to build 2,000 social houses each year to keep up with demand, half of which will need to be built in Auckland. The author of the study, Alan Johnson, said social housing stock needed to increase from 82,000 to more than 100,000 in the next decade. Johnson warned of increased homelessness and worsening housing conditions if the target was not met. Social Housing Minister Amy Adams said the Government was investing heavily in social housing, with 6000 new homes planned over the next three years.Union Shocked by Pay Equity Warning
Unions say they are shocked by Ministry of Health documents urging DHBs not to pay mental health workers the same as aged care and disability staff. Last night Checkpoint with John Campbell released the letter which stated that any top-up payments to mental health workers would possibly breach the Public Finance Act. Platform Trust CEO Marion Blake said this was a blow to mental health workers, many of whom were leaving to work in the disability sector where they earned up to $6.00 more per hour. It is understood Health Minister Jonathan Coleman was not aware of the document.At Least 165 Killed in Floods in India and Nepal
At least 165 people have been killed in serious flooding and resulting landslides in India and Nepal. In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, at least 46 people were killed Sunday when a landslide pushed two passenger buses over a hillside. According to the Nepalese authorities, flash flooding has caused the deaths of at least 70 people, with dozens still missing.More Than 500,000 Infected in Yemen Cholera Epidemic
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 500,000 people in Yemen have now been infected during this year's cholera outbreak. WHO said 1,975 people have died of the disease in the war-torn nation since it "began to spread rapidly at the end of April."Restaurant Attack in Burkina Faso Leaves 20 Dead
Twenty people were killed and several others wounded in an attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso, according to the government. Gunmen began firing at people outside a Turkish restaurant in Ouagadougou, the nation's capital, at about 9 PM on Sunday. Two suspected attackers were killed by security personnel.No Big Ben Bongs for Four Years
London's Big Ben is set to stop chiming from noon next Monday. The bell inside the clock tower above the UK Houses of Parliament will be silenced for four years for restoration work. The clock first rung out 157 years ago and has kept chiming every hour with little interruption. Members of the public are being called on to make the moment of the clock's final chime by gathering in Parliament Square.Reporting by Lachlan Balfour, Jack Marshall and Alessandra Nixon.
LOCAL NEWS
The Department of Internal Affairs has discovered Australia's deputy prime minister, Barnaby Joyce, has New Zealand citizenship, forcing the politician to take the matter to the Australian high court to find out whether he is still allowed to hold office. Australia's constitution forbids dual citizens from becoming a member of parliament.Auckland Keeps on Super Sizing
New Zealand's population has grown by more than 100,000 in the year to June—the largest ever increase in a year. The Auckland region accounted for more than half the country's growth, with Statistics New Zealand estimating the city will reach 2.01 million residents by 2033. Over the past five years, New Zealand's population has grown by almost 400,000 people, more than the population of Christchurch. The country's overall population is now estimated at 4.79 million people.
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A new study by the Salvation Army estimates New Zealand needs to build 2,000 social houses each year to keep up with demand, half of which will need to be built in Auckland. The author of the study, Alan Johnson, said social housing stock needed to increase from 82,000 to more than 100,000 in the next decade. Johnson warned of increased homelessness and worsening housing conditions if the target was not met. Social Housing Minister Amy Adams said the Government was investing heavily in social housing, with 6000 new homes planned over the next three years.Union Shocked by Pay Equity Warning
Unions say they are shocked by Ministry of Health documents urging DHBs not to pay mental health workers the same as aged care and disability staff. Last night Checkpoint with John Campbell released the letter which stated that any top-up payments to mental health workers would possibly breach the Public Finance Act. Platform Trust CEO Marion Blake said this was a blow to mental health workers, many of whom were leaving to work in the disability sector where they earned up to $6.00 more per hour. It is understood Health Minister Jonathan Coleman was not aware of the document.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
At least 165 people have been killed in serious flooding and resulting landslides in India and Nepal. In the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, at least 46 people were killed Sunday when a landslide pushed two passenger buses over a hillside. According to the Nepalese authorities, flash flooding has caused the deaths of at least 70 people, with dozens still missing.More Than 500,000 Infected in Yemen Cholera Epidemic
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), more than 500,000 people in Yemen have now been infected during this year's cholera outbreak. WHO said 1,975 people have died of the disease in the war-torn nation since it "began to spread rapidly at the end of April."Restaurant Attack in Burkina Faso Leaves 20 Dead
Twenty people were killed and several others wounded in an attack on a restaurant in Burkina Faso, according to the government. Gunmen began firing at people outside a Turkish restaurant in Ouagadougou, the nation's capital, at about 9 PM on Sunday. Two suspected attackers were killed by security personnel.No Big Ben Bongs for Four Years
London's Big Ben is set to stop chiming from noon next Monday. The bell inside the clock tower above the UK Houses of Parliament will be silenced for four years for restoration work. The clock first rung out 157 years ago and has kept chiming every hour with little interruption. Members of the public are being called on to make the moment of the clock's final chime by gathering in Parliament Square.Reporting by Lachlan Balfour, Jack Marshall and Alessandra Nixon.