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Category : News
Author: Chris Hyde

The fines for speeding on New Zealand roads could increase for the first time in more than 20 years.

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatū Waka, is reviewing its infringement fines as part of its Road to Zero action plan.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300614024/speeding-fines-havent-changed-for-more-than-20-years-now-an-increase-is-being-considered
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Right... inflation... ??? not sure how inflation is a factor here... but there you go.  While I agree that dangerous driving and excessive speeding sure fine and take their license etc.... but we all know most of the time it is just a money grab...

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Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: Benjamin Felton

Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking to procure a range of unmanned systems and sensors according to a Request for Proposals (RFP) released 31 May. The acquisition constitutes the second tranche of the ongoing Network Enabled Army (NEA) program, which is overhauling the New Zealand Armies C4 and ISR capabilities.

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Article: https://www.overtdefense.com/2022/06/13/new-zealand-is-seeking-a-suite-of-drones/
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Category: Defence
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Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Defence Minister Peeni Henare identifies climate change as one of the greatest security challenges for New Zealand and the Indo-Pacific region.

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Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2022/06/13/peeni-henare-identifies-climate-change-threat/
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Category: Politics
Category : News
Author: Alexa Cook

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong has met with New Zealand counterpart, Nanaia Mahuta, in Wellington today.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/06/australia-s-penny-wong-says-partnership-with-new-zealand-indispensable-following-meeting-with-nanaia-mahuta.html
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Category: Politics
Category : News
Author: TVNZ: 1News

Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong said Australia has work to do "as a member of the Pacific family".

Wong met with New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta in Wellington on Thursday, as the pair reiterated the closeness of the trans-Tasman relationship.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/06/16/pacific-a-priority-as-mahuta-meets-oz-foreign-minister/
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Category: News
Category : Analysis
Author: Bill Birtles

Analysts say China's leader Xi Jinping has set the legal basis for an expansion of the Chinese military's role in other countries, just weeks after Beijing signed a security pact with Solomon Islands.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/469153/xi-agrees-plans-for-chinese-military-to-undertake-armed-forces-operations-abroad
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Category: World
Category : News
Author: TVNZ: 1News

Parts of Fiji have been hit by extensive coastal flooding on Wednesday, including popular tourist destination the Coral Coast.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/06/15/fiji-hit-by-coastal-flooding-officials-fear-it-could-get-worse/
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Category: News
Category : News
Author: Ireland Hendry-Tennent

High inflation, rising interest rates and winter are all putting pressure on Kiwis' wallets and middle-income earners are feeling the pinch as well. 

A perfect storm of economic factors is driving the costs of essentials sky-high with grocery, petrol and mortgage prices all spiking.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2022/06/cost-of-living-crisis-what-help-is-available-for-middle-income-earners-as-inflation-rising-interest-rates-bite.html
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