Author: Newstalk ZB

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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Author: Scott Palmer

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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Author: RNZN

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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Author: dmaass99

So you want to know how a sonobouy is deployed and works...

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eidMDdMK38s
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Author: Lucy Warhurst

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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Author: Lana Andelane

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been caught awkwardly ignoring a call from Australian leader Scott Morrison during a press conference - a move The Project co-host Jeremy Corbett has likened to "treating ScoMo like he's treated climate change".

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/01/jacinda-ardern-dismisses-phone-call-from-australian-pm-scott-morrison-during-coronavirus-update.html
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 Oh for fuck sake she was in the middle of a press conference...  I am sure she rang him back.

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