A sophisticated drone strike has knocked out the world's largest oil site in Saudi Arabia, leading to a reduced crude oil production by almost 6 million barrels a day – half of the kingdom’s output.

Article: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/petrol-grocery-airline-prices-in-nz-could-all-spike-wake-saudi-oil-field-attack-economist?fbclid=IwAR1nPRBfIplWaz1CeOOBWOIEzLlcnuiB9Ch8SnvPFdIb0CErtBfqCURIZNU
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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will meet formally one-on-one with US President Donald Trump for the first time next week.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/115857965/jacinda-ardern-to-formally-meet-with-donald-trump-in-new-york
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BP and Z Energy have increased the price of petrol and diesel by 6 cents a litre in the wake of the drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities on Saturday. 

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/115847283/gull-promises-to-hold-prices-to-weekend-as-other-petrol-firms-also-watch-and-wait
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Taiwan's foreign minister Joseph Wu says his country was breaking off diplomatic relations with the Solomon Islands because the Pacific island nation has decided to switch recognition to China.

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Some children of anti-vaxers are opting to get their vaccinations as teenagers and young adults, often prompted by the desire to travel.

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South Auckland's reputation as a hotbed of crime isn't always deserved, but right now something new and disturbing is happening. There's been a spike in violent crime, including shootings, and changes in the social structure of the area are being blamed.

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BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) is the first modern suface combatant of the Philippine Navy and is currently being fitted out at Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard. Her sister ship is currently under construction.

Royal New Zealand Navy's HMNZS Aotearoa (A12) is also being fitted out next to it. Check out their size differences!

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