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Local bird app refugee. I'm the board, the lightning, the thunder ⚡
Local bird app refugee. I'm the board, the lightning, the thunder ⚡
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The suspected outbreak of a hemorrhagic vial illness in Ethiopia has now been confirmed to Marburg Virus Disease. So far 9 cases have been identified in a part of the country that shares a border with Sudan.
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Ethiopia confirms first Marburg outbreak as WHO lauds country's fast action
Ethiopia has confirmed its first Marburg outbreak after nine cases were identified in the southern region of the country that borders South Sudan.
apnews.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The suspected outbreak of a hemorrhagic vial illness in Ethiopia has now been confirmed to Marburg Virus Disease. So far 9 cases have been identified in a part of the country that shares a border with Sudan.
apnews.com/article/ethi...
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Lorde I love light rail with a grassy right of way! Can we get just a crumb of this in NZ? I beg.
November 15, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Lorde I love light rail with a grassy right of way! Can we get just a crumb of this in NZ? I beg.
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The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Universities in 'battle of the century' with journal publisher Elsevier
One New Zealand university told its staff all universities in New Zealand and Australia would "lose some degree of access" to the publisher's 1600 titles from the start of next year.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 5:50 AM
The irony here is that academics don’t just write the articles for free—we also referee and edit for them for free. Something is deeply broken.
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
“New Zealand's eight universities spent $30-million a year on journal licences and about half of that sum went to Elsevier.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
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#NZpol
The promotion of Chung - PROMOTION after all that insidious, hideous RW troll did - tells us a lot about how "forward thinking" the Council will actually be.
It's assuredly fucked us for the near future. Some of these people are just addicted to having power, and damn it, it fucking shows.
The promotion of Chung - PROMOTION after all that insidious, hideous RW troll did - tells us a lot about how "forward thinking" the Council will actually be.
It's assuredly fucked us for the near future. Some of these people are just addicted to having power, and damn it, it fucking shows.
The conservative minority on Wellington City Council never had the votes to kill the Golden Mile, so instead they played for time, demanding more reviews and consultation to delay it until a conservative won the mayoralty. Andrew Little has played right into their hands.
November 15, 2025 at 6:39 AM
#NZpol
The promotion of Chung - PROMOTION after all that insidious, hideous RW troll did - tells us a lot about how "forward thinking" the Council will actually be.
It's assuredly fucked us for the near future. Some of these people are just addicted to having power, and damn it, it fucking shows.
The promotion of Chung - PROMOTION after all that insidious, hideous RW troll did - tells us a lot about how "forward thinking" the Council will actually be.
It's assuredly fucked us for the near future. Some of these people are just addicted to having power, and damn it, it fucking shows.
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Now this is easily the longest, strongest hailstorm I’ve seen. Still going several minutes later. And SO LOUD.
November 15, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Now this is easily the longest, strongest hailstorm I’ve seen. Still going several minutes later. And SO LOUD.
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"Make bold plans, small plans have no power to fire the imagination" - Sir Dove-Myer Robinson.
November 15, 2025 at 4:00 AM
"Make bold plans, small plans have no power to fire the imagination" - Sir Dove-Myer Robinson.
FLOOF
November 15, 2025 at 6:11 AM
FLOOF
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I was recently in Spain, and the prosperity and confidence and quality of urban design, pedestrian, cycling and public transport facilities in the five cities I visited all made Wellington look like some ossified late 70s backwater.
Some cities are actively pursuing growth. Others are stuck in a state of managed decline, merely cutting costs for loud existing homeowners while doing nothing to build for the future.
I'm increasingly worried that Wellington is irrevocably stuck in the second category.
I'm increasingly worried that Wellington is irrevocably stuck in the second category.
November 15, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I was recently in Spain, and the prosperity and confidence and quality of urban design, pedestrian, cycling and public transport facilities in the five cities I visited all made Wellington look like some ossified late 70s backwater.
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Why does everyone hate Starmer? Because us Left-leaning types have spent DECADES being fucked over by the Tories, trying desperately to convince Tory voters and Centrists that Labour will be better, can do better, and can do better without acting like Tory bastards...
Then, Starmer goes Reform lite
Then, Starmer goes Reform lite
November 15, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Why does everyone hate Starmer? Because us Left-leaning types have spent DECADES being fucked over by the Tories, trying desperately to convince Tory voters and Centrists that Labour will be better, can do better, and can do better without acting like Tory bastards...
Then, Starmer goes Reform lite
Then, Starmer goes Reform lite
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Exactly this.
Tory Whanau tried to break the stagnation to move the city forward, the loud homeowners engaged in a campaign of sabotage.
And now here we are, only a few weeks into Little's term, straight back to the sclerotic norm.
Tory Whanau tried to break the stagnation to move the city forward, the loud homeowners engaged in a campaign of sabotage.
And now here we are, only a few weeks into Little's term, straight back to the sclerotic norm.
Some cities are actively pursuing growth. Others are stuck in a state of managed decline, merely cutting costs for loud existing homeowners while doing nothing to build for the future.
I'm increasingly worried that Wellington is irrevocably stuck in the second category.
I'm increasingly worried that Wellington is irrevocably stuck in the second category.
November 15, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Exactly this.
Tory Whanau tried to break the stagnation to move the city forward, the loud homeowners engaged in a campaign of sabotage.
And now here we are, only a few weeks into Little's term, straight back to the sclerotic norm.
Tory Whanau tried to break the stagnation to move the city forward, the loud homeowners engaged in a campaign of sabotage.
And now here we are, only a few weeks into Little's term, straight back to the sclerotic norm.
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Are they doing it? Are they domesticating themselves like cats did? 👀
City Raccoons Are Evolving to Look More Like Pets
City-dwelling raccoons seem to be evolving a shorter snout—a telltale feature of our pets and other domesticated animals
www.scientificamerican.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Are they doing it? Are they domesticating themselves like cats did? 👀
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OK team of 5m, we've got 15 days to add $27k to Siouxsie's fundraiser to top $200k.
If you can, please contribute to pay back some of the awesome mahi she did for us. If you can't, just encourage others to.
She doesn't deserve to be out of pocket over the legal battles she has had to fight.
If you can, please contribute to pay back some of the awesome mahi she did for us. If you can't, just encourage others to.
She doesn't deserve to be out of pocket over the legal battles she has had to fight.
Support Dr Siouxsie After She Supported Us! | PledgeMe
Support Dr Siouxsie to recover some of the money she spent fighting her legal case to protect employees experiencing online abuse
www.pledgeme.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 3:39 AM
OK team of 5m, we've got 15 days to add $27k to Siouxsie's fundraiser to top $200k.
If you can, please contribute to pay back some of the awesome mahi she did for us. If you can't, just encourage others to.
She doesn't deserve to be out of pocket over the legal battles she has had to fight.
If you can, please contribute to pay back some of the awesome mahi she did for us. If you can't, just encourage others to.
She doesn't deserve to be out of pocket over the legal battles she has had to fight.
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Fact: Trains produce 70% fewer emissions than trucks per tonne of freight carried, making it an environmentally sound project. Thus rail is the most efficient form of land transport both freight and passenger!
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
Big test ahead: Govt eyes private model for $1b Marsden Point rail link
More than 70 organisations have shown interest in building the 19km rail link.
www.nzherald.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Fact: Trains produce 70% fewer emissions than trucks per tonne of freight carried, making it an environmentally sound project. Thus rail is the most efficient form of land transport both freight and passenger!
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
www.nzherald.co.nz/northern-adv...
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It soothes my bitter heart to know that no matter how much money Elon Musk has, he will never, ever be funny
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November 13, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It soothes my bitter heart to know that no matter how much money Elon Musk has, he will never, ever be funny
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Not good
Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found in Aukland's Glenfield brings total to nine
Two more yellow-legged hornet queens found in Aukland's Glenfield brings total to nine
Yellow-legged hornets are an invasive predator species, and a danger to local honey and wild bees.
www.rnz.co.nz
November 15, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Not good
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FYI Common Ground cafe in J’ville has been handing out free hot chocolates to students studying for their NCEA exams in the library. They’re good people.
November 15, 2025 at 2:17 AM
FYI Common Ground cafe in J’ville has been handing out free hot chocolates to students studying for their NCEA exams in the library. They’re good people.
She's baby 🥰😍
November 14, 2025 at 10:54 PM
She's baby 🥰😍
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Them: you better not be a cunty grandfather clock when I get there.
Me:
Me:
Just becuase I downloaded a document doesn't mean I want to open it Adobe!
November 14, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Them: you better not be a cunty grandfather clock when I get there.
Me:
Me:
Remember when she was wearing a cute sailor outfit and just wanted healthcare? 🫤
"The trio discusses 'international jewery' on multiple occasions..."
Actress Dasha Nekrasova Fired By Gersh, Dropped From Movie Amid Backlash Over Podcast Interview With Far-Right Political Commentator Nick Fuentes
Actress Dasha Nekrasova has been dropped by Gersh over a podcast interview with far-right political commentator Nick Fuentes.
deadline.com
November 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Remember when she was wearing a cute sailor outfit and just wanted healthcare? 🫤
Exactly 💯
Fag (complementary)
November 14, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Exactly 💯
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In today’s Weekend Herald
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 PM
In today’s Weekend Herald
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Overheard conversation between my boyfriend and Marcel last night:
BF: No, you can't touch my food with your paw.
Marcel: Mew.
BF: Why? I think you know why.
BF: No, you can't touch my food with your paw.
Marcel: Mew.
BF: Why? I think you know why.
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Overheard conversation between my boyfriend and Marcel last night:
BF: No, you can't touch my food with your paw.
Marcel: Mew.
BF: Why? I think you know why.
BF: No, you can't touch my food with your paw.
Marcel: Mew.
BF: Why? I think you know why.
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Never underestimate the power of calling someone a good boy
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Never underestimate the power of calling someone a good boy
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