Wellington Zoo’s 18-year-old Sumatran tiger has died.
Bashii arrived at the zoo from Australia Zoo in 2014.
He had suffered with kidney disease, a common ailment for elderly big cats, which in captivity had a typical lifespan of 16 to 20 years.
“Over the past few days, his condition began to deteriorate quickly, and after a full health examination, it became clear that euthanising him was necessary due to his quality of life being compromised.”
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In a public tribute, family marked the death of Reef Connor Gurnick, who Stuff understands was the 15-year-old driver of the car.
Randell is reportedly set to contest the Tukituki seat, currently held by National’s Catherine Wedd.
Rupe, who lives in St Marys Bay, has now copped a ban that prohibits him from running a company for eight-and-a-half years.
‘We didn’t need a state of emergency. When you make a call like that, it means you are under the pump. I think it takes away the importance of a state of emergency’ – Little
Winston Peters will continue to position NZ First as the ‘adults in the room’ Expect more ‘unnamed National sources’ briefing against Luxon in the coming weeks.
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