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Everything you need to know about the world today, curated by 95bFM and VICE NZ.A Third of Women Experience Abuse, Harassment Online
A full third of Kiwi women have experienced harassment and abuse online, a new survey has found. The survey by Amnesty International spoke to 4,000 women across seven countries, including New Zealand. Of the women who had experienced abuse, three quarters said they had not been able to sleep afterwards, and almost half feared for their physical safety. Around a third said they feared for the physical safety of their families. Amnesty NZ spokesperson Meg de Ronde told RNZ women’s experiences of abuse did not necessarily end when they logged off.
"Imagine getting death threats or rape threats when you open an app, or living in fear of sexual and private photos being shared online without your consent.”Manus Refugees Beg Australia to Accept New Zealand Resettlement
Refugees on Manus Island are asking Australia to accept Jacinda Ardern's offer to take 150 refugees to New Zealand. There are still 400 men left on Manus since the centre was shut in October. Since the closing of the former detention centre, no food, electricity or water has been available. Bentam Satah, a Kurdish refugee says "Let us go to New Zealand, because we are not going to leave this centre unless you give us freedom". Australia is refusing, saying it has preference for an American resettlement deal.Serco to Blame for Mount Eden Prison Death
An inquest into the 2014 suicide of a prisoner in Mt Eden Prison has found staffing failures were one of the main causes of his death. The inquest revealed severe staff shortages at Serco resulted in an almost month-long wait between cell searches, during which time the inmate was able to obscure his in-cell camera. Coroner Deborah Bell says ultimate blame lies with Serco who were in charge of Mount Eden prison at the time and failed to provide adequate care. Bell did not make further recommendations, as Corrections have increased staffing levels and cell-checks since his death.PM Apparently Mistaken for Justin Trudeau’s Wife
At the APEC summit in Vietnam, it seems, an observer had the impression that Trump thought Jacinda Ardern was Justin Trudeau's wife. Ardern has denied that Trump had her identity mistaken, but admitted she may have given that impression of events later when telling the story to friends. The APEC summit was the prime minister's first time meeting Trump. She later told RNZ that the story was "a bit of a funny yarn, something that I don't want to cause a diplomatic incident over" adding "I said there was some confusion over who I was" and that she understood how this could have been misinterpreted.Older Workers ACC Claims Among Highest in Country
A new report from Otago University shows older workers are among the highest ACC claimants in the country. Claims come predominantly from those working physical jobs such as construction or forestry work. The author of the report, Chrystal Jaye says we must ensure we don’t make older workers a liability, and instead make continuing to work easy for those who want to. "These are people who have been paying taxes their whole lives," she says. Lobby group Grey Power says the figures should end the conversation about raising the retirement age. Over-65's made 124 claims for every 1000 full time workers, the highest injury rate except for the 15-24 age group.Charles Manson Dies
The notorious cult leader behind a series of brutal killings in 1969 died of natural causes Sunday night, having spent more than 45 years behind bars. Manson was convicted of ordering nine people killed, including actress Sharon Tate. His death sentence was changed to life in prison after California briefly banned capital punishment. Manson was refused bail 12 times.Germany Coalition Talks Break Down
Coalition talks in Germany have broken down overnight. The FDP Leader Christian Lindner has pulled out of talks with Merkel's CDU/CSU bloc and the Greens, stating they had "no shared vision" for the country. The parties have reportedly faced ideological divides over tax, asylum and environmental policies, but there are also rumours that the FDP withdrawal was calculated. Merkel says it is a day of deep reflection for Germany and she will do everything to ensure the country is well managed in the coming weeks. If the parties can’t negotiate a coalition, a fresh round of elections is possible.US Puts North Korea on Terror List
President Trump has announced they are listing North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. North Korea were removed from the list nine years ago, but Trump now says the state has "repeatedly supported international acts of terrorism". The pursuit of the country's nuclear weapons and missile programme, despite UN security council sanctions, is the main cause for concern. Trump says the re-designation to the list should have happened a long time ago and "very large" additional sanctions will be announced tomorrow.Submarine Communication Breaks Down
The Argentinian navy has revealed final communications with the missing ARA San Juan submarine included messages about a mechanical breakdown. According to Naval Captain Gabriel Galeazzi the submarine surfaced early last week reporting a short circuit in the vessels batteries. One of the crew members brothers confirmed the story, saying his sibling had mentioned battery problems in a message before contact was lost. The submarine and its 44 crew have been missing since Wednesday. Their last known location was 430 kilometres off the Argentine coast.Additional reporting: Lillian Hanly, Grace Watson, Jenn Tamati.
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A full third of Kiwi women have experienced harassment and abuse online, a new survey has found. The survey by Amnesty International spoke to 4,000 women across seven countries, including New Zealand. Of the women who had experienced abuse, three quarters said they had not been able to sleep afterwards, and almost half feared for their physical safety. Around a third said they feared for the physical safety of their families. Amnesty NZ spokesperson Meg de Ronde told RNZ women’s experiences of abuse did not necessarily end when they logged off.
"Imagine getting death threats or rape threats when you open an app, or living in fear of sexual and private photos being shared online without your consent.”Manus Refugees Beg Australia to Accept New Zealand Resettlement
Refugees on Manus Island are asking Australia to accept Jacinda Ardern's offer to take 150 refugees to New Zealand. There are still 400 men left on Manus since the centre was shut in October. Since the closing of the former detention centre, no food, electricity or water has been available. Bentam Satah, a Kurdish refugee says "Let us go to New Zealand, because we are not going to leave this centre unless you give us freedom". Australia is refusing, saying it has preference for an American resettlement deal.
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An inquest into the 2014 suicide of a prisoner in Mt Eden Prison has found staffing failures were one of the main causes of his death. The inquest revealed severe staff shortages at Serco resulted in an almost month-long wait between cell searches, during which time the inmate was able to obscure his in-cell camera. Coroner Deborah Bell says ultimate blame lies with Serco who were in charge of Mount Eden prison at the time and failed to provide adequate care. Bell did not make further recommendations, as Corrections have increased staffing levels and cell-checks since his death.PM Apparently Mistaken for Justin Trudeau’s Wife
At the APEC summit in Vietnam, it seems, an observer had the impression that Trump thought Jacinda Ardern was Justin Trudeau's wife. Ardern has denied that Trump had her identity mistaken, but admitted she may have given that impression of events later when telling the story to friends. The APEC summit was the prime minister's first time meeting Trump. She later told RNZ that the story was "a bit of a funny yarn, something that I don't want to cause a diplomatic incident over" adding "I said there was some confusion over who I was" and that she understood how this could have been misinterpreted.Older Workers ACC Claims Among Highest in Country
A new report from Otago University shows older workers are among the highest ACC claimants in the country. Claims come predominantly from those working physical jobs such as construction or forestry work. The author of the report, Chrystal Jaye says we must ensure we don’t make older workers a liability, and instead make continuing to work easy for those who want to. "These are people who have been paying taxes their whole lives," she says. Lobby group Grey Power says the figures should end the conversation about raising the retirement age. Over-65's made 124 claims for every 1000 full time workers, the highest injury rate except for the 15-24 age group.
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The notorious cult leader behind a series of brutal killings in 1969 died of natural causes Sunday night, having spent more than 45 years behind bars. Manson was convicted of ordering nine people killed, including actress Sharon Tate. His death sentence was changed to life in prison after California briefly banned capital punishment. Manson was refused bail 12 times.Germany Coalition Talks Break Down
Coalition talks in Germany have broken down overnight. The FDP Leader Christian Lindner has pulled out of talks with Merkel's CDU/CSU bloc and the Greens, stating they had "no shared vision" for the country. The parties have reportedly faced ideological divides over tax, asylum and environmental policies, but there are also rumours that the FDP withdrawal was calculated. Merkel says it is a day of deep reflection for Germany and she will do everything to ensure the country is well managed in the coming weeks. If the parties can’t negotiate a coalition, a fresh round of elections is possible.US Puts North Korea on Terror List
President Trump has announced they are listing North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism. North Korea were removed from the list nine years ago, but Trump now says the state has "repeatedly supported international acts of terrorism". The pursuit of the country's nuclear weapons and missile programme, despite UN security council sanctions, is the main cause for concern. Trump says the re-designation to the list should have happened a long time ago and "very large" additional sanctions will be announced tomorrow.Submarine Communication Breaks Down
The Argentinian navy has revealed final communications with the missing ARA San Juan submarine included messages about a mechanical breakdown. According to Naval Captain Gabriel Galeazzi the submarine surfaced early last week reporting a short circuit in the vessels batteries. One of the crew members brothers confirmed the story, saying his sibling had mentioned battery problems in a message before contact was lost. The submarine and its 44 crew have been missing since Wednesday. Their last known location was 430 kilometres off the Argentine coast.Additional reporting: Lillian Hanly, Grace Watson, Jenn Tamati.