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The Queen, a rugby coach and the former prime minister all received honours today, but only one of those received criticism that extended well past the job they are known for.
Footage of Paora being petted by zoo visitors under fluorescent lights has caused an outcry in New Zealand, where it is common knowledge that the national bird is nocturnal and should not be handled other than by experts.