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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.
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Read more: Does an increasingly powerful China present a dilemma for New Zealand?
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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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Read more: Australian Army’s Hawkei on its Way to Full-Scale Production
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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.
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Read more: Royal New Zealand Navy’s Te Kaha Frigate Starts Post-Upgrade Sea Trials
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Taiwan's representative in Auckland has rejected the Chinese Embassy's "overtly untrue" message to National Party leader Judith Collins that "Taiwan is part of China".
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An emergency department nurse working on the frontline of the COVID-19 outbreak in the US has written a letter calling for New Zealanders to "be thankful" for our country's response.
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The Labour Party is campaigning on a new top tax rate of 39 percent - but this won't apply to most MPs.
The proposed tax rate will kick in on income over $180,000 - about $16,000 more than the majority of MPs earn, with a base yearly income rate of around $164,000. This is increased if they chair a select committee, and doesn't include their expense allowance.
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Read more: Jacinda Ardern explains why most MPs wouldn't pay new top tax rate
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The Electoral Commission is looking into a complaint about the New Zealand Public Party's (NZPP) use of donations.
A spokesperson for the commission said the complaint was first sent to the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).
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Disney’s $200M live-action ‘Mulan’ is facing global backlash. Its star publicly supported Hong Kong police during pro-democracy protests, and its producer thanked the Public Security Bureau of Xinjiang region, where millions of Uyghurs are being held in camps.
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