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John Oliver’s Backing of Puking Mullet Bird Derails New Zealand ‘Bird of the Century’ Contest

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Organizers of the annual ballot have been forced to delay the result.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

John Oliver arrives at the 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, U.S., September 19, 2021.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

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