John Oliver's Campaign Leads to Pūteketeke's Victory as New Zealand's "Bird of the Year"
A "weird puking bird" called the Australasian crested grebe has won New Zealand's avian beauty contest after British comedian John Oliver launched a global campaign for it. The bird, known as "puteketeke" in Maori, attracted votes from around the world with its unique looks, adorable parenting style, and bizarre mating dance. However, the campaign also caused controversy, with organizers discarding suspect votes and urging people to channel their passion for birds into productive efforts rather than rigging elections.