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Jones, Oldroyd retain titles at Queenstown Marathon

STORY: Jones, Oldroyd retain titles at Queenstown Marathon SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 18, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:44 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the marathon STORYLINE: Host runner Daniel Jones and Hannah Oldroyd from Britain defended their titles in the men's and women's categories respectively of the Queenstown Marathon on Saturday as the picturesque event attracted over 11,000 athletes. Wellington-based Jones won the men's race in two hours, 31 minutes and 13 seconds, while Oldroyd finished first in the women's category with 2:49:50. "I'm feeling pretty stoked. I've been back training pretty well for the last six weeks and I felt just about ready to get in a good marathon today. 2:31, I think it was not my quickest time here, but I was pushed hard by some of those other guys earlier on and just managed to pull away in the second half and held my nerve and just managed to stick to it," said Jones. "There was such a good atmosphere again, running through Que

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT-BOMB THREAT

(231006) -- WELLINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are evacuated due to a bomb threat from Queenstown Airport in Queenstown, New Zealand, Oct. 6, 2023. The international airport of New Zealand's scenic spot Queenstown was evacuated on Friday due to a bomb threat, local media reported. (Photo by James Allan/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT-BOMB THREAT

(231006) -- WELLINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are evacuated due to a bomb threat from Queenstown Airport in Queenstown, New Zealand, Oct. 6, 2023. The international airport of New Zealand's scenic spot Queenstown was evacuated on Friday due to a bomb threat, local media reported. (Photo by James Allan/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT-BOMB THREAT

(231006) -- WELLINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Queenstown airport is temporarily closed following a report of an explosive device in Queenstown, New Zealand, Oct. 6, 2023. The international airport of New Zealand's scenic spot Queenstown was evacuated on Friday due to a bomb threat, local media reported. (Photo by James Allan/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN AIRPORT-BOMB THREAT

(231006) -- WELLINGTON, Oct. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Passengers are evacuated due to a bomb threat from Queenstown Airport in Queenstown, New Zealand, Oct. 6, 2023. The international airport of New Zealand's scenic spot Queenstown was evacuated on Friday due to a bomb threat, local media reported. (Photo by James Allan/Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-TOURISM

(231003) -- QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand. New Zealand witnesses an influx of Chinese tourists during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-TOURISM

(231003) -- QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A woman strolls by a lake in Queenstown, New Zealand, Sept. 28, 2023. New Zealand witnesses an influx of Chinese tourists during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-TOURISM

(231003) -- QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Tourists enjoy themselves in Wanaka, New Zealand, Sept. 29, 2023. New Zealand witnesses an influx of Chinese tourists during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-TOURISM

(231003) -- QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown, New Zealand. New Zealand witnesses an influx of Chinese tourists during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-TOURISM

(231003) -- QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A man jogs by a lake in Queenstown, New Zealand, Sept. 28, 2023. New Zealand witnesses an influx of Chinese tourists during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-TOURISM

(231003) -- QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 30, 2023 shows a yacht pier in Queenstown, New Zealand. New Zealand witnesses an influx of Chinese tourists during this year's Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday period. (Xinhua/Guo Lei)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-STATE OF EMERGENCY

(230922) -- QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sightseeing cable car system is closed due to nearby slips in Queenstown, New Zealand, on Sept. 22, 2023. New Zealand's scenic town Queenstown declared a state of emergency on Friday for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain and risks of slips and flooding. TO GO WITH "State of emergency declared for New Zealand's Queenstown following heavy rain" (Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-STATE OF EMERGENCY

(230922) -- QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 22, 2023 shows a muddy road in Queenstown, New Zealand. New Zealand's scenic town Queenstown declared a state of emergency on Friday for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain and risks of slips and flooding. TO GO WITH "State of emergency declared for New Zealand's Queenstown following heavy rain" (Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-STATE OF EMERGENCY

(230922) -- QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A staff member is on duty in the rain to close a road in Queenstown, New Zealand, on Sept. 21, 2023. New Zealand's scenic town Queenstown declared a state of emergency on Friday for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain and risks of slips and flooding. TO GO WITH "State of emergency declared for New Zealand's Queenstown following heavy rain" (Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-STATE OF EMERGENCY

(230922) -- QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The path to a sightseeing cable car system is closed due to slips in Queenstown, New Zealand, on Sept. 22, 2023. New Zealand's scenic town Queenstown declared a state of emergency on Friday for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain and risks of slips and flooding. TO GO WITH "State of emergency declared for New Zealand's Queenstown following heavy rain" (Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-STATE OF EMERGENCY

(230922) -- QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A sightseeing cable car system is closed due to nearby slips in Queenstown, New Zealand, on Sept. 22, 2023. New Zealand's scenic town Queenstown declared a state of emergency on Friday for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain and risks of slips and flooding. TO GO WITH "State of emergency declared for New Zealand's Queenstown following heavy rain" (Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-STATE OF EMERGENCY

(230922) -- QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members patrol on a road in Queenstown, New Zealand, on Sept. 21, 2023. New Zealand's scenic town Queenstown declared a state of emergency on Friday for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain and risks of slips and flooding. TO GO WITH "State of emergency declared for New Zealand's Queenstown following heavy rain" (Xinhua)

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NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-STATE OF EMERGENCY

(230922) -- QUEENSTOWN, Sept. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Sept. 21, 2023 shows a muddy road in Queenstown, New Zealand. New Zealand's scenic town Queenstown declared a state of emergency on Friday for an initial period of seven days, as part of the response to the current heavy rain and risks of slips and flooding. TO GO WITH "State of emergency declared for New Zealand's Queenstown following heavy rain" (Xinhua)

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Jones, Oldroyd win at Queenstown Marathon

STORY: Jones, Oldroyd win at Queenstown Marathon DATELINE: Nov. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:42 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of runners competing in the Queenstown Marathon STORYLINE: Home runner Daniel Jones and Hannah Oldroyd from Britain won the men's and women's races of the Queenstown Marathon respectively on Saturday as the picturesque event attracted over 12,000 athletes. Wellington-based Jones won the men's race in two hours 26 minutes and 30 seconds, while Oldroyd finished first in the women's race with 2:53:09. "A marathon is always hard work but to be back in Queenstown racing again is awesome, it was amazing, it was pretty perfect conditions, a little bit windy but we had such good crowd support and when it comes down to it, racing is racing, so that's what drove us home in the end," said Jones. There are four events in this year's Queenstown Marathon including full marathon, half marathon, the 10km and 3km Kids Run. Over 12,000 athletes took part in the

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Photo by Jay French/Xinhua)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants start in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Photo by Jay French/Xinhua)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Winner of the men's races Daniel Jones competes in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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(SP)NEW ZEALAND-QUEENSTOWN-MARATHON

(221119) -- WELLINGTON, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Participants compete in the Queenstown Marathon in Queenstown, New Zealand, Nov. 19, 2022. (Xinhua/Lu Huaiqian)

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New Zealand population growth lowest since 1986

STORY: New Zealand population growth lowest since 1986: statistics DATELINE: Aug. 16, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: Wellington CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Queenstown 2. various of Wellington STORYLINE: New Zealand's resident population provisionally grew by 12,700 or 0.2 percent over the year, to reach 5.12 million on June 30 this year, the country's statistics department Stats NZ said on Tuesday. This is the lowest annual growth rate since June 1986 when the population barely changed, Stats NZ. New Zealand's population change is a combination of natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration (migrant arrivals minus migrant departures), it said. "The net migration loss combined with a lower natural increase has resulted in this low level of population growth," population estimates and projections acting manager Rebekah Hennessey said in a statement. In the year ended June 2022, the number of births remained around 61,000 while the number of deaths grew by 10.1 percent to 36,90

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Sake brewery in New Zealand

David Joll (2nd from R), head brewer of Zenkuro Sake brewery, and his wife Yasuko Joll (R), in this photo taken Feb. 23, 2018, pose for photos in Queenstown together with Richard Ryall (2nd from L), a co-owner of the brewery. (Kyodo). ==Kyodo

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Sake brewery in New Zealand

David Joll, head brewer of Zenkuro Sake brewery in Queenstown, New Zealand, in this photo taken Feb. 23, 2018, stirs a vat of fermenting sake using a stick made from manuka myrtle, a native New Zealand tree. ==Kyodo