Author: New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force will exercise key capabilities used in maritime surveillance and disaster responses while enhancing its interoperability with other nations during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise in August.

The Royal New Zealand Navy dive and hydrographic vessel HMNZS Manawanui with 66 crew on board left Devonport Naval Base today to participate in the world’s largest international maritime exercise from 17–31 August.

Article: https://medium.com/@nzdefenceforce/hmnzs-manawanui-heads-to-rim-of-the-pacific-exercise-around-hawaii-7c55d05daae7
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Author: George Block

Two weeks ago, Captain Simon Rooke was undergoing brain surgery.

On Wednesday, he officially took command of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s largest ever ship, the brand new HMNZS Aotearoa, during a commissioning ceremony at Devonport Naval base in Auckland.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300069102/hmnzs-aotearoa-largest-ever-navy-ship-commissioned-in-emotional-ceremony
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Author: Jamie Ensor

China's state-run media has called New Zealand a chess piece playing a "little trick" with its decision to suspend an extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters' announced on Tuesday that New Zealand was halting its extradition agreement with Hong Kong due to the new national security law passed by China.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/07/chinese-state-media-labels-new-zealand-as-chess-piece-playing-little-trick-with-extradition-treaty-move.html
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Representatives from New Zealand's Jewish and Muslim communities have written a letter imploring the Government to take action in response to the persecution of the Uighur people in China.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/07/kiwi-jewish-muslim-communities-call-for-government-action-in-response-to-uighur-treatment.html
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Author: Christina Persico

Councillors have recommended approving a charter which formalizes a relationship between New Plymouth and the new Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, HMNZS Aotearoa.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/300068129/councillors-recommend-adopting-charter-for-new-navy-vessel
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New Zealand’s public military websites appear to be down on Tuesday evening.

The New Zealand Defence Force websites, including its ArmyNavy and Air Force websites, were not loading from 5pm on Tuesday.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/122278232/new-zealand-defence-force-websites-appear-to-be-down
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China has issued a stern warning to New Zealand over the Government's decision to suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

The Chinese Embassy in New Zealand labelled Foreign Minister Winston Peters' announcement as a "gross interference in China's internal affairs", and to stop now to avoid harming the two countries' relations further.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/07/china-labels-new-zealand-s-extradition-treaty-suspension-as-gross-interference.html
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