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All you need to know about the world this morning, curated by 95bFM and VICE NZ.Christchurch Suffers More Flooding During Stormy Week
New flooding hit Christchurch yesterday evening, as residents of Heathcote were just starting to clean up, with other towns and cities across the southeast of the South Island also dealing with floodwaters in the wake of last week's winter storm. Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel says that while the stormy weather was expected, the flooding that followed was unique. Some residents were shocked at how quickly the water rose, blaming it on poor land drainage. A state of civil emergency remains in place.Recommendations to Combat New Zealand's Obesity Epidemic
The Auckland University Health Food Environment Policy Index says New Zealand's obesity epidemic will only change if improvements are made to our food policies. A panel of public health experts prioritised nine of 53 recommendations for immediate action, including ensuring there is healthy food available for children in school. The Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan Coleman, believed this was an issue "threatening the health of young New Zealanders". David Clark, Labour's health spokesperson, agreed, but said National's "head in the sand" approach was not sufficient. New Zealand has the third highest obesity rate in the OECD.Auckland Now Too Expensive for the Majority of New Teachers
A survey of 450 primary and intermediate school teachers has found that two-thirds are looking to leave Auckland. The high cost of living in Auckland has led to many giving up hope of ever owning a home. Natasha Jones, a 25-year-old teacher, says she is ready to have children with her partner, but cannot afford to do so in Auckland, and intermediate teacher Angela Hampton says she'll have to leave at the end of the year because she has "huge financial stress by being in Auckland". Education Minister Nikki Kaye says the Ministry is meeting with Auckland Principals' Associations to combat the challenges of hiring teachers for Auckland schools.Boris on Tour
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is in New Zealand, and was welcomed onto Kaikoura's Takahanga Marae this morning. While he is in the country, Johnson will meet with Prime Minister Bill English and Labour leader Paul Little, and will take part in a ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington. The flamboyant, pro-Brexit Johnson is seen as an obvious successor to British Prime Minister Theresa May should she retire following the recent snap election she called, in which her party lost seats.Two Killed at General Strike Protests in Venezuela
Two people were killed and more than 170 were arrested when police and anti-government protestors clashed during Thursday's general strike in Venezuela, organized by the opposition party. Andres Uzcategui, 23, and Ronney Tejera, 24, were shot while attending a protest, according to the state prosecutor. Many streets were empty as thousands of businesses closed.At least Two Killed on Greek Island as Earthquake Strikes
At least two people were killed and more than 100 more injured on the Greek island of Kos when a strong earthquake hit close to the island in the Aegean Sea. The quake was also felt on Turkey's coastline when it hit early Friday morning, and roughly 70 people sought aid in Bodrum. The head of Turkey's disaster management agency warned of aftershocks.Saudi Police Arrest Prince After Beating Video Goes Viral
A Saudi Arabian prince has been arrested by police after footage of him allegedly beating and threatening people surfaced on social media. King Salman sanctioned the arrest of Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz and has ordered authorities to investigate, according to state television.China Bans Justin Bieber for Bad Behaviour
Chinese authorities will not permit Justin Bieber to perform in the country. According to a statement on the culture bureau's website, Bieber "has engaged in a series of bad behaviours, both in his social life and during a previous performance in China."—The GuardianNeil Armstrong's Moon Dust Bag Sells for $1.8 Million
A bag holding trace amounts of moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission has fetched $1.8 million at auction. Nancy Carlson bought it from a government auction site for only $995 three years ago before NASA made an unsuccessful legal bid to win it back.Additional reporting by Adel Abied, Lisa Boudet, Mary-Margaret Slack and Alessandra Nixon.
LOCAL NEWS
New flooding hit Christchurch yesterday evening, as residents of Heathcote were just starting to clean up, with other towns and cities across the southeast of the South Island also dealing with floodwaters in the wake of last week's winter storm. Christchurch mayor Lianne Dalziel says that while the stormy weather was expected, the flooding that followed was unique. Some residents were shocked at how quickly the water rose, blaming it on poor land drainage. A state of civil emergency remains in place.Recommendations to Combat New Zealand's Obesity Epidemic
The Auckland University Health Food Environment Policy Index says New Zealand's obesity epidemic will only change if improvements are made to our food policies. A panel of public health experts prioritised nine of 53 recommendations for immediate action, including ensuring there is healthy food available for children in school. The Minister of Health, Dr Jonathan Coleman, believed this was an issue "threatening the health of young New Zealanders". David Clark, Labour's health spokesperson, agreed, but said National's "head in the sand" approach was not sufficient. New Zealand has the third highest obesity rate in the OECD.
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A survey of 450 primary and intermediate school teachers has found that two-thirds are looking to leave Auckland. The high cost of living in Auckland has led to many giving up hope of ever owning a home. Natasha Jones, a 25-year-old teacher, says she is ready to have children with her partner, but cannot afford to do so in Auckland, and intermediate teacher Angela Hampton says she'll have to leave at the end of the year because she has "huge financial stress by being in Auckland". Education Minister Nikki Kaye says the Ministry is meeting with Auckland Principals' Associations to combat the challenges of hiring teachers for Auckland schools.Boris on Tour
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is in New Zealand, and was welcomed onto Kaikoura's Takahanga Marae this morning. While he is in the country, Johnson will meet with Prime Minister Bill English and Labour leader Paul Little, and will take part in a ceremony at Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington. The flamboyant, pro-Brexit Johnson is seen as an obvious successor to British Prime Minister Theresa May should she retire following the recent snap election she called, in which her party lost seats.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Two people were killed and more than 170 were arrested when police and anti-government protestors clashed during Thursday's general strike in Venezuela, organized by the opposition party. Andres Uzcategui, 23, and Ronney Tejera, 24, were shot while attending a protest, according to the state prosecutor. Many streets were empty as thousands of businesses closed.At least Two Killed on Greek Island as Earthquake Strikes
At least two people were killed and more than 100 more injured on the Greek island of Kos when a strong earthquake hit close to the island in the Aegean Sea. The quake was also felt on Turkey's coastline when it hit early Friday morning, and roughly 70 people sought aid in Bodrum. The head of Turkey's disaster management agency warned of aftershocks.Saudi Police Arrest Prince After Beating Video Goes Viral
A Saudi Arabian prince has been arrested by police after footage of him allegedly beating and threatening people surfaced on social media. King Salman sanctioned the arrest of Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz and has ordered authorities to investigate, according to state television.China Bans Justin Bieber for Bad Behaviour
Chinese authorities will not permit Justin Bieber to perform in the country. According to a statement on the culture bureau's website, Bieber "has engaged in a series of bad behaviours, both in his social life and during a previous performance in China."—The GuardianNeil Armstrong's Moon Dust Bag Sells for $1.8 Million
A bag holding trace amounts of moon dust collected by Neil Armstrong during the Apollo 11 mission has fetched $1.8 million at auction. Nancy Carlson bought it from a government auction site for only $995 three years ago before NASA made an unsuccessful legal bid to win it back.Additional reporting by Adel Abied, Lisa Boudet, Mary-Margaret Slack and Alessandra Nixon.