Author: Reuters

The United States and Japan have evacuated their nationals from a quarantined city while British Airways suspended flights to mainland China as deaths from the coronavirus leapt to 132 and a government economist predicted a huge hit to the economy.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/01/coronavirus-chinese-president-admits-situation-grim-and-complex.html
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It’s hard to be excited about this infrastructure announcement today. 

We should be excited. Look at the state of the roads in this country - we are desperate for a big infrastructure spend.

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When it comes to New Zealand's plastic problem - it's time to face the facts. 

In a world-first study involving the rubbish and recycling bins of 867 households nationwide, it has been found that Kiwis throw out 1.76 billion plastic containers each year.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/01/nz-s-plastic-problem-staggering-number-of-recyclable-plastic-containers-sent-to-landfill-every-year.html
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Australia will partner with New Zealand to help some citizens leave Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak.

Fifty-three Kiwis are registered as living in the city, with around 20 of those requesting consular help.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/01/new-zealand-to-partner-with-australia-to-get-stranded-kiwis-out-of-wuhan.html
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Tried and tested. It’s the home straight for AOTEAROA as she commences contractor sea trials this month off the coast of South Korea. Final works and confirmation trials will follow, and then she’ll be delivered to New Zealand in the middle of the year.

Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/photos/a.390631373008/10159374326833009/?type=3&theater
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Author: Priscilla Dickinson

iwis are eligible for NZ Superannuation when they turn 65 - and people currently aged 35 and over can rest assured that by the time they get there, the cost is looking sustainable.

Although hiking up the age for NZ Super had been discussed in the past, interim retirement commissioner Peter Cordtz said that in a three-yearly review of retirement income policies, he has recommended that the NZ Super age be left where it is.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2020/01/nz-super-sustainable-for-at-least-30-years-report.html
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So you want to know how a sonobouy is deployed and works...

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eidMDdMK38s
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Hundreds of Auckland school children have been told to miss the start of the school year due to coronavirus concerns.

A third of Albany's Pinehurst School roll have been asked to stay home for up to two weeks after recently returning from China, or being in contact with others who have been there.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/01/hundreds-of-auckland-school-students-told-to-stay-home-amid-coronavirus-concerns.html
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