There's claims Portuguese millipedes are wreaking havoc in Wellington's Owhiro Bay - and should be declared a pest. 

The many-legged creatures have been invading homes in the small suburb at night.   

City Councillor Nureddin Abdurahman says he's heard the problem is spreading beyond Owhiro Bay to wider Wellington. 

He says if someone visits the nearby Red Rocks, millipedes could be taken into ecologically protected areas like Zealandia. 

"If it's impossible to eradicate then it needs to be contained."

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There's claims Portuguese millipedes are wreaking havoc in Wellington's Owhiro Bay - and should be declared a pest.&nbsp;
The many-legged creatures have been invading homes in the small suburb at night. &nbsp;&nbsp;
City Councillor Nureddin Abdurahman says he's heard the problem is spreading beyond Owhiro Bay to wider Wellington.&nbsp;
He says if someone visits the nearby Red Rocks, millipedes could be taken into ecologically protected areas like Zealandia.&nbsp;
"If it's impossible to eradicate then it needs to be contained."
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Nureddin Abdurahman: Wellington City Councillor on the Portuguese millipedes impacting Owhiro Bay

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Questions remain on processes for asylum seekers convicted of serious crimes in New Zealand. 

Proposed Government reforms will let immigration officials take crimes committed by a refugee-applicant into account. 

New Zealand is obligated under international conventions to keep them here.  

Immigration lawyer Pooja Sundar says one option is giving asylum seekers a series of work visas - but that could limit their access to rehabilitation. 

"The criminal justice system we have in New Zealand will take care of that, that doesn't mean that we have to send them home to potentially be facing death."

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Questions remain on processes for asylum seekers convicted of serious crimes in New Zealand.&nbsp;
Proposed Government reforms will let immigration officials take crimes committed by a refugee-applicant into account.&nbsp;
New Zealand is obligated under international conventions to keep them here. &nbsp;
Immigration lawyer Pooja Sundar says one option is giving asylum seekers a series of work visas - but that could limit their access to rehabilitation.&nbsp;
"The criminal justice system we have in New Zealand will take care of that, that doesn't mean that we have to send them home to potentially be facing death."
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Pooja Sundar: immigration lawyer on the Government's new approach for refugees with criminal records seeking asylum

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The CEO of New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal is quelling concern imports to New Zealand could cease if the Middle East conflict continues. 

Iran's blocking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its response to continuing US Israeli attacks. 

As of midnight Sunday, New Zealand had 49 days fuel cover. 

Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan says there are other oil producers. 

He explained the US, West Africa and South America all have reserves - and can ramp up production in response. 

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The CEO of New Zealand’s largest fuel import terminal is quelling concern imports to New Zealand could cease if the Middle East conflict continues.&nbsp;
Iran's blocking shipping through the Strait of Hormuz as part of its response to continuing US Israeli attacks.&nbsp;
As of midnight Sunday, New Zealand had 49 days fuel cover.&nbsp;
Channel Infrastructure CEO Rob Buchanan says there are other oil producers.&nbsp;
He explained the US, West Africa and South America all have reserves - and can ramp up production in response.&nbsp;
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Rob Buchanan: Channel Infrastructure CEO addresses concerns over fuel shortage as Middle East conflict continues

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A Northland parent claimed teachers at her son's first school routinely rewarded children with chocolate and lollies, sparking debate about whether this is a good idea.

Health Ministry guidelines say schools should not serve sweets or chocolate at all, and concerns have been raised about the health impacts. 

Auckland University professor Boyd Swinburn says there could probably be better ways to reward kids for good behaviour.

"Plenty of schools have done it, plenty of schools do say they're providing the best environment for kids, they're being institutional role models - and they'll find ways to do it."

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A Northland parent claimed teachers at her son's first school routinely rewarded children with chocolate and lollies, sparking debate about whether this is a good idea.
Health Ministry guidelines say schools should not serve sweets or chocolate at all, and concerns have been raised about the health impacts.&nbsp;
Auckland University professor Boyd Swinburn says there could probably be better ways to reward kids for good behaviour.
"Plenty of schools have done it, plenty of schools do say they're providing the best environment for kids, they're being institutional role models - and they'll find ways to do it."
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Boyd Swinburn: Auckland University professor on the debate over whether schools should give out sweets as rewards

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Nureddin Abdurahman: Wellington City Councillor on the Portuguese millipedes impacting Owhiro Bay

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