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ANALYSIS: New Zealand might not be part of the recently revealed security agreement between the US, Britain and Australia (AUKUS), but it certainly can't avoid the diplomatic and strategic fallout.
Under the pact, Australia stands to gain nuclear-powered submarine capability, with the US seeking greater military basing rights in the region. ASEAN allies have had to be reassured over fears the region is being nuclearised.
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OPINION: The return of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou to Shenzhen did not quite live up to the theatrical possibilities of the occasion. It was night-time in Shenzhen under pandemic restrictions. So there were no hordes of beaming children, waving paper flowers and chanting a warm welcome. Red flags fluttering were unseen, though there was a red carpet. Instead, she received a bouquet of flowers from an adult in full PPE regalia while beaming local officials stood well back.
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Read more: China's worldwide reset: Beyond Huawei CFO's return home
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/opinion/126505456/chinas-worldwide-reset-beyond-huawei-cfos-return-home
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An Afghan man applying to move to New Zealand has been beaten to death by suspected Taliban militants.
A family member already here in New Zealand was working with Community Law to get his visa processed, awaiting a court hearing on why it was taking so long, Stuff reported on Saturday morning.
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In this case, I totally agree... and when we did go it was to little to late...
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LONG BEACH, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (Nasdaq: RKLB) (“Rocket Lab” or “the Company”), a global leader in launch services and space systems, has been awarded a $24.35 million contract with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) for development of the Neutron launch vehicle’s upper stage. The agreement signifies Rocket Lab’s commitment to becoming a launch provider for the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) program, which launches the United States' most critical missions.
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Read more: Rocket Lab Wins $24m U.S. Space Force Contract to Develop Neutron Upper Stage
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The Court Martial trial for the New Zealand Army soldier facing 17 charges, including espionage, has been delayed - possibly until next year.
At a pre-trial hearing at Linton Military Camp, Chief Judge Kevin Riordan told the court it needs more time to consider what evidence can and can't be used at trial by the Crown and Defence.
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Read more: Court suppresses name of country in NZ soldier espionage case as trial delayed
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In recent months, several highly regarded defence and security commentators have drawn attention to the geostrategic realities that New Zealand now faces in the Asia-Pacific region. This commentary has included speculation about the level of naval capability needed to meet our commitments to collective security while at the same time performing the wide spectrum of other defence and security missions required of our navy. There have been some interesting social media exchanges, most of which have been constructive.
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Read more: Modularity and the Shape of New Zealand’s Next Naval Fleet
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Comment: From a distance, the big news about Germany's election tonight is the end of Angela Merkel's reign after 16 years of leadership in Germany and Europe.
Closer up, with no clear front-runner to take Merkel's place, the picture is far more complex.
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Read more: German election: The race to replace Angela Merkel and why it matters to New Zealand
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OPINION: On April 11, 1970, when Apollo 13 lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, its mission was to land on the moon, but on just the second day, an explosion on board changed everything.
Suddenly, with diminished oxygen supplies, a frantic process began to try to return the three astronauts to Earth.
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