Author: Brian Hartigan

New Zealand Defence Force firefighters are currently working in Australia to help control bushfires spreading across New South Wales and Queensland.

Article: https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2019/11/26/new-zealand-defence-firefighters-on-australian-bushfire-front-lines/
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A Recognised Seasonal Employer worker has been confirmed with measles in Hawke’s Bay – the first confirmed seasonal worker case in the region.

Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health Dr Rachel Eyre says the employer of the worker had acted promptly to notify the district health board’s public health unit.

Article: https://www.newsie.co.nz/news/167609-rse-worker-confirmed-measles-hawkes-bay.html
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Author: Zane Small

National isn't fooled by gang PR campaigns," is the message from Simon Bridges in the party's latest policy proposal document on law and order.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/11/national-ponders-strike-force-raptor-police-unit-to-harass-gangs-in-policy-proposal.html
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Author: Point of Order

Naval opinion is firming on the next class of frigate to replace the RNZN’s two Anzac Class frigates Te Kaha and Te Mana which are scheduled to be retired within 10 years under the Defence Capability plans.

Article: https://pointofordernz.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/navy-firms-its-thinking-about-frigate-replacements/
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Author: George Block

Military brass from China, the US, Australia and New Zealand convened at SkyCity to simulate the evacuation of a Pacific island.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/117557713/green-mp-questions-why-16000-military-exercise-held-at-skycity
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Author: Dan Satherley

There's more carbon in the atmosphere than any time in recorded history, new measurements show.

Despite humanity's best efforts carbon dioxide levels reached 407.8 parts per million last year, up from 405.5 the year before, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

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Samoa's top health official is appealing for help with the measles epidemic as the death toll continues to rise.

At least 22 people have died - all but one of them children - and almost a dozen kids are in intensive care.

Article: https://www.newsie.co.nz/news/167531-samoa-lsquocalling-helprsquo-amid-measles-epidemic.html
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Author: Nighthawk

With the scaffolding gone, HMNZS TE KAHA reveals her new superstructure to workers in Victoria Shipyard in Esquimalt. TE KAHA, sitting beside HMNZS TE MANA, departed New Zealand on 9 February 2018, as the first of the two frigates to start her Frigate System Upgrade in Canada. 

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