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A United States Navy ship will visit New Zealand in the next fortnight, it's been announced, providing an opportunity for our Defence Force (NZDF) to receive more training.

The vessel - an Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer - will berth in Wellington at some point this month, the NZDF announced on Wednesday. While on our shores, the ship's crew will train and interact with NZDF personnel, as well as take part in interoperability exercises and official engagements. 

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Chief of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), Rear Admiral David Proctor, said the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and RNZN were looking forward to the visit. The vessel will berth in Wellington. 

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/united-states-navy-ship-to-visit-new-zealand/
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Author: Jenna Lynch

Newshub understands vaccination will not be absolutely necessary for summer travel, with a negative test a possible alternative. 

On Wednesday, the Government will unveil its systems for summer - and while there will be a vaccination or test requirement for travel out of Auckland, don't expect to see police checkpoints everywhere. 

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/11/covid-19-government-may-allow-negative-test-as-alternative-to-vaccine-for-summer-travel.html
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Anyone who is double-vaccinated for Covid-19 will be able to request a vaccination certificate later this morning.

The certificate - dubbed "My Vaccine Pass" will be required in a range of public settings under the new traffic light system.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/455875/official-covid-19-vaccine-certificate-to-go-live
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Author: Zane Small

COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins has announced that vaccine certificates are ready to download in time for the summer break. 

My Vaccine Pass is an official record of someone's COVID-19 vaccination status and will allow access to places that require proof of immunisation under the new COVID-19 Protection Framework.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/11/covid-19-vaccine-certificates-are-ready-here-are-five-things-you-need-to-know.html
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Author: Tony Wall

Murupara, a small town in the Bay of Plenty, has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the country. Local GP Bernard Conlon refuses to be vaccinated. A leading medical expert says his actions are harmful. Are his statements putting lives at risk? National Correspondent Tony Wall reports.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/126983349/gp-is-treated-like-a-hero-in-his-small-town-but-are-his-statements-putting-lives-at-risk
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Author: Demelza Leslie

A new review of the Defence Force (NZDF) is set to shake up its processes during overseas deployments. 

An expert panel set up by the Government to review the NZDF's structure, information management and record-keeping has made nine recommendations in its 93-pages report released on Monday.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2021/11/operation-burnham-new-defence-force-review-set-to-shake-up-overseas-deployment-processes.html
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Author: Mark Quinlivan

China has sent a chilling warning to Australia after the country's Defence Minister said it would be "inconceivable" for them not to join the United States should they take action to defend Taiwan.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2021/11/chinese-state-media-sends-chilling-warning-to-australia-after-its-vow-to-defend-taiwan.html
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  2. Worker says COVID-19 vaccine confirmation letters 'easy' to fake as anti-vaxxers share forged documents to avoid jab mandates
  3. China’s influence in the Pacific under the spotlight
  4. Australia would join United States in defending Taiwan if necessary

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