Queenstown Winter Festival.

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On Friday Night there was massive festival fireworks displayed over Queens town Bay, and performances from local and Visiting bands. The Festivities and Carnival will continue for ten more days.   The warm temperature had got higher while the cold air had gone away. 

John Key visits Fiji

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The prime Minster of New Zealand visited Fiji last week. He needed to have a conversation with their leader.  Their Prime Minister defended the fact that he has banned some New Zealand media reporters from entering Fiji. 

Leopard Escapes Zoo in Utah, USA.

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A leopard had escaped from his enclosure in Hogle Zoo at Salt Lake City, Utah. Hundreds of zoo visitors took shelter inside buildings such as cafes or gift shops and Other. The 4-year-old female leopard was found by Visitors at the zoo about an hour later sleeping on a high outdoor ledge in a public area .        

Matariki.

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Matariki is a Maori name for a small cluster of stars. Matariki is all about helping and  celebrating Maori New Year. For many Maori the first New Moon after the rise of Matariki signals the start of New Year celebrations. Matariki has always been an Important time in the Maori calendar.