Iran struck back at the United States for the killing of a top Iranian general early Wednesday, firing a series of ballistic missiles at two Iraqi bases housing US troops and warning the United States and its allies in the region not to retaliate.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/middle-east/118657614/iran-fires-missiles-at-us-airbase-in-iraq-iran-state-tv-reports
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The Defence Force is investigating claims Iranian missiles have hit a base at Taji, Iraq, where Kiwi troops are based, a Defence Force spokesman has confirmed.

Intelligence organisation DWS claimed Iranian missiles struck Taji on Wednesday afternoon.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/118659153/defence-minister-concerned-about-iraq-situation-but-affirms-faith-in-kiwi-troops-nzdf-bosses
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Author: By Nicole Gaouette, Hamdi Alkhshali, Ryan Browne and Barbara Starr

(CNN)Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi bases that hold US troops in what appears to be retaliation for the American airstrike that killed a top Iranian general last week, the Pentagon said Tuesday, confronting President Donald Trump with the biggest test of his presidency to date.

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Defence Minister Ron Mark writes that climate change assessment will inform the review of the Defence Capability Plan and that Defence Estate Regeneration will be in a positive, future-proofed position during current government term.

It’s been a big year for Defence, as I detailed in my last column, we’ve achieved a lot in a relatively short space of time.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2018/12/20/minister-capability-plan-defence-estate/
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A person who was travelling across the country over the holidays has been confirmed to have measles in Christchurch.

The person was diagnosed in Christchurch and Canterbury DHB has been working to identify all close contacts and offer advice.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/01/measles-warning-after-infected-person-travels-new-zealand-over-holidays.html
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Author: Priscilla Dickinson

As the number of Kiwis using cheques continues to decline, NZ Post has announced its decision to stamp out cheques from the end of next month.

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A petition supporting an Australian firefighter who told Prime Minister Scott Morrison to "get f***ed" in an on-camera rant has been taken down after a Rural Fire Service (RFS) spokesperson rubbished the claims that the firefighter faced dismissal.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/01/change-org-petition-supporting-anti-morrison-firefighter-against-alleged-dismissal-is-taken-down.html
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