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China will take "drastic measures" if Taiwan makes moves towards formal independence, a Beijing official has warned, adding that Taiwan's so-called provocations and outside meddling could intensify next year.
China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and in the past two years has stepped up military and diplomatic pressure to assert its sovereignty claim, fuelling anger in Taipei and concern in Washington.
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Read more: China warns of 'drastic measures' if Taiwan pushes for formal independence
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/12/china-warns-of-drastic-measures-if-taiwan-pushes-for-formal-independence.html
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The Ministry of Health warns an Omicron case has been active in the community - including visiting multiple locations in Auckland's CBD.
The person, who is fully vaccinated, had previously returned three negative tests for COVID-19 while completing their seven days of managed isolation at a facility in Auckland. They were then allowed to leave to complete their final three days in self-isolation.
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Read more: Locations of interest in Auckland after Omicron case in community
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2021/12/covid-19-ministry-of-health-warns-omicron-case-active-in-community.html
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US and Russian officials will hold security talks on January 10 to discuss concerns about their respective military activity and confront rising tensions over Ukraine, the two countries said.
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Read more: US, Russia set for January 10 security talks amid Ukraine tensions
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/12/us-russia-set-for-january-10-security-talks-amid-ukraine-tensions.html
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Belgian kickboxer Frederic Sinistra has died from COVID-19 complications after discharging himself from hospital.
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US President Joe Biden signed into law the National Defence Authorisation Act, or NDAA, for the fiscal year 2022, which authorises $770 billion in defence spending.
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Read more: US President Joe Biden authorises $770 billion in defence spending
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/12/us-president-joe-biden-authorises-770-billion-in-defence-spending.html
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Police say the issue of gun violence is not just confined to a single region.
There is concern in Auckland about an increase in shootings.
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Read more: Police 'concerned at prevalence of firearms' in society
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/458678/police-concerned-at-prevalence-of-firearms-in-society
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Sunday he would ponder a slew of options if the West fails to meet his push for security guarantees precluding NATO's expansion to Ukraine.
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Read more: Putin mulls military measures if West refuses Ukraine guarantees
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2021/12/26/putin-mulls-military-measures-if-west-refuses-ukraine-guarantees/
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The shift to use more biofuels is forecast to raise petrol and diesal prices and knock up to $1 billion off New Zealand's economic growth within four years, but not making a move could also carry big, uncalculated costs, reports suggest.
A number of reports about biofuels to officials and ministers have been triggered by the impending shutdown of the Marsden Point oil refinery - which is being converted into an import-only terminal - and Tiwai Point aluminium smelter.
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Read more: What is the real cost of a switch to biofuels?
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/458668/what-is-the-real-cost-of-a-switch-to-biofuels
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So instead of growing food... that land is now for for fuel...
would prefer food over fuel I can live with out fuel but not food...
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