One of the last few remaining members of the Māori Battalion who saw action in Italy, the Middle East and Japan has died.

Article: https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/m-ori-battalion-veteran-epineha-ratapu-dies-aged-98
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One of the pilots whose encounter with a mysterious - and still unexplained - object off the coast of the US in 2004 says whatever it was, it committed an "act of war".

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/09/infamous-2004-ufo-committed-act-of-war-says-pilot-who-saw-it.html
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The Electoral Commission won't be taking action against the NZ Public Party (NZPP), saying because it's not an actual registered political party, it is not subject to the usual spending rules.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/09/nz-election-2020-electoral-commission-clears-nz-public-party-of-wrongdoing-over-donations.html
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It should come as no surprise that US Deputy Secretary of State, Stephen Biegun, has finally said what has been on a lot of minds in our region.

Article: https://unclas.com/2020/09/01/will-p-a-t-o-lead-to-nz-armed-neutrality/
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Beca Applied Technologies Ltd, with the support of specialist naval architecture company Vard Marine Inc, has been appointed by the Ministry of Defence as Technical Support Partner to the Southern Ocean Patrol Vessel project. 

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/09/09/beca-southern-ocean-patrol-vessel-technical-partner/
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Does New Zealand face a China dilemma? Former New Zealand Ambassador to China John McKinnon CNZM QSO and Beijing-based business leader David Mahon delivered sage perspectives at a recent New Zealand China Friendship Society public discussion, reports Nicholas Dynon.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/08/28/new-zealand-china-dilemma/
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Army’s Hawkei vehicle was put on show at Russell Offices, Canberra, on September 2, for the announcement that it was ready to commence full-rate production at the Thales facility in Bendigo.

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The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN)'s frigate HMNZS Te Kaha started sea trials in Canada following a mid life upgrade. It is the first of two Anzac-class frigates set to receive the Frigate Systems Upgrade (FSU) at Seaspan shipyards with Lockheed Martin Canada acting as prime contractor.

Article: https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2020/09/royal-new-zealand-navys-te-kaha-frigate-starts-post-upgrade-sea-trials/
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