WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday hosted Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) Rear Adm. David Proctor, at the Pentagon for a meeting, Jan. 23.

The leaders discussed opportunities for greater mutual support in advancing the two nations’ shared values, goals, and security interests, particularly, in the area of maritime domain awareness.

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Revised plans for Dunedin’s waterfront, which aim to reduce costs, have been fleshed out in technical documents released by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.

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France has announced two confirmed cases of the deadly new virus from China, the first reported in Europe, and the country's health minister said new cases were likely to follow.

The two cases were announced by Health Minister Agnes Buzyn. She said both of the sickened people had traveled to China.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/119040771/chinas-deadly-coronavirus-spreads-to-europe-with-two-confirmed-cases-in-france
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The National Reconnaissance Office’s first satellite launch of 2020 will take place in New Zealand, with the agency taking advantage of a new contract vehicle designed to leverage growing commercial small satellite launch capabilities.

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A group of French lawyers protesting pension reforms with a haka has caused outrage online. 

Video of the protest was shared on Twitter on Thursday, showing the group - clad in black legal robes and red ties - attempting to perform the traditional Māori dance.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/01/absolutely-appalling-french-lawyers-accused-of-cultural-appropriation-after-protest-haka.html
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The Minister of Health has pushed back against claims health authorities are not properly preparing for a potential arrival of the deadly coronavirus and says the Government is "alert but not alarmed".

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New Zealanders visiting relatives in China are now trapped in Wuhan as the city goes into lockdown over the deadly coronavirus.

At least 17 people are dead and more than 500 infected in China alone, as the virus spreads from Wuhan to other provinces and countries.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/01/more-chance-of-getting-measles-in-auckland-than-coronavirus-in-shenzen.html
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