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Tena koe minita. Congratulations on your appointment as Minister of Defence. It is one of the most important roles in New Zealand’s government. It is inevitably going to become more significant in the context of changes we are seeing in the world.
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Read more: The commemoration for the 102nd Anniversary of Armistice Day
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The New Zealand-China relationship may come under pressure if Joe Biden wins the US presidency as he’s expected to push Pacific allies to take a harder line against the rising superpower.
The Democratic presidential candidate appeared likely to win the US presidency on Thursday evening, as he neared a majority in several key swing states. President Donald Trump baselessly alleged voter fraud had occurred, and his campaign filed lawsuits to stop vote counting in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
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Read more: Biden presidency could push New Zealand into tricky positions on China
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The second UK-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiating round took place from 19th October to 2nd November.
Negotiators carried out 46 sessions over two weeks, covering all areas of the proposed FTA, and bringing us closer to agreeing an ambitious FTA. Between round one and round two both sides shared 35 draft texts and 25 position papers, which enabled detailed and constructive talks.
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Read more: Negotiations on the UK’s Future Trading Relationship with New Zealand
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A UN watchdog is urging Helen Clark to step down from leading the World Health Organization (WHO) inquiry into COVID-19's origins, saying she "can't credibly investigate China's role" in the pandemic.
Hillel Neuer, a lawyer and activist who heads up human rights organisation UN Watch, says the former New Zealand Prime Minister should resign on account of her close ties with the Chinese government and praise of the WHO's response, which she is charged with investigating.
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A local state of emergency has been declared in Napier as widespread flooding causes landslips, power cuts and evacuations.
It came as emergency services were inundated with calls for help and heavy rain continued to hit the region.
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A state of emergency has been declared in Napier following heavy flooding on Monday.
"Shelter at home and avoid driving where possible," the Hawke's Bay Civil Defence Facebook page warns.
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Read more: State of emergency declared in Napier
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Gone are the days of the heavy battleship and cruisers, with guns, guns, guns to bear. In the age of missiles do main guns still have a purpose on a naval vessel. I believe you already know the answer, as most naval vessels still have a main gun of some description. In my last article we talked about the heavy machine gun this time lets look at the main gun.
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