Author: RNZ

Police are warning landline users about a surge in people being conned out of thousands of dollars by phone scammers.

Three men in Auckland, aged in their 20s and 30s, have been charged in relation to alleged money laundering after an 84-year-old victim lost almost $10,000 after getting a phone call from someone pretending to be from Spark.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/10/just-don-t-do-it-surge-in-phone-scam-calls.html
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More than 100 people have been arrested, 30 guns seized and 1kg of meth discovered in a Waikato drug bust.

The haul also included $350,000 in cash and high value motor vehicles and motorcycles after police executed 40 search warrants across the region.

Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/crime/100-arrested-guns-cash-vehicles-seized-in-drug-raid/
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Author: Lana Andelane

ACT leader David Seymour has flatly rejected the possibility of becoming Deputy Prime Minister under a National Government, saying he prioritises his "independence" over the materialistic "guff" associated with a higher political rank.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2020/10/nz-election-2020-david-seymour-says-no-to-possibility-of-being-deputy-prime-minister.html
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Author: Dr Greener

With its Seasprites due for replacement in 2027, the Defence shopping list includes nine maritime helicopters. Editor-at-large Peter Greener surveys the market and considers the main contenders.

Article: https://issuu.com/bordermanagement/docs/20_lod_spring_web/1?ff&showOtherPublicationsAsSuggestions=true
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Author: DefSec

Amid the disruption of COVID-19 there are plenty of potential good news stories, says NZDF External Relationship Manager Richard Harrison, including upcoming procurement projects and opportunities for local suppliers.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/09/29/defence-support-local-suppliers/
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Author: Sky News Australia

Sky News host Andrew Bolt says “we are at a frightening moment in history” as communist China is about to sign a new deal that will allow the dictatorship to “tighten its grip”.

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFXHNi9nw3g
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Author: Royal New Zealand Navy

 Join our crew from HMNZS Canterbury as they team up with personnel from the New Zealand Army and Royal New Zealand Air Force during Exercise Joint Waka.

Article: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=396595911335779
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Author: Reuters

As Americans digested the news that President Donald Trump had tested positive for the novel coronavirus, some of his backers expressed surprise that he hadn't been safe from infection and said their support for him was not diminished.

"It was shocking," said Maranda Joseph, 43, of Warren, Ohio, who has 12 Trump flags in her front yard festooned with skeletons and other Halloween decorations. "To see he has it wakes you up a bit. Anyone can get it, even the president."

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/10/donald-trump-supporters-shocked-at-covid-19-diagnosis.html
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