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NZ finally joins its Five Eyes partners in strongly opposing Hong Kong's new national security law. While the Government reviews its relationship with Hong Kong (and quietly shifts on China) pro-CCP leaders in NZ praise the far-reaching legislation, Laura Walters reports.
The Government is gearing up to overhaul its relationship with Hong Kong following the passing of a widely condemned national security law, which will crack down on citizens’ rights and breach the 'one country, two systems' arrangement.
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Read more: NZ toughens stance on Hong Kong’s new security law
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A South Korean citizen who tested positive for Covid-19 after travelling from New Zealand spent more than 14 hours in an airport transit lounge.
Health authorities in South Korea believe the person was likely infected during transit at Singapore’s Changi Airport after leaving Christchurch on July 21, according to the Ministry of Health.
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Read more: South Korea Covid-19 case spent 14 hours in airport transit lounge
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New Zealand has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong, saying it can no longer trust that the city’s justice system is independent of China.
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Is the long China-New Zealand honeymoon finally drawing to a close?
New Zealand has for a long time benefited from a close relationship with China. Throughout the last decade the two countries have phased in the provisions of a free trade deal agreed to in 2008. China is now and has been for some time New Zealand’s second largest trading partner after only Australia. Exports of dairy produce, growing Chinese tourist numbers, and bolstered numbers of foreign students are all to New Zealand’s benefit.
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Read more: Cracks Appear in the New Zealand-China Relationship
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The New Zealand Government has suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong and made a number of other changes in light of China's decision to pass a national security law for Hong Kong.
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters said on Tuesday China's passing of the legislation has "eroded rule-of-law principles" and "undermined the 'one country, two systems' framework" that underpins Hong Kong's unique status.
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/07/new-zealand-suspends-extradition-treaty-with-hong-kong-over-china-s-controversial-security-law.html
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Two training centres will be opened in Timor-Leste this week as part of commemorations to mark 20 years since the death of New Zealand peacekeeper Private Leonard Manning KIA.
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Read more: KIA’s legacy to be marked on 20th anniversary
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New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) maritime surveillance patrols in partnership with Pacific nations and other agencies are operating well within the new normal of Covid-19 considerations.
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Read more: NZDF supports Pacific Partners, agencies with patrols
- Article: https://medium.com/@nzdefenceforce/nzdf-supports-pacific-partners-agencies-with-patrols-74c24e621d85
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The Ministry of Social Development (MSD) has requested 750 employers accessing the wage subsidy return the money "following audits, allegations or investigations" - a tiny fraction of the total number of businesses which have accessed the scheme.
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