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Aotearoa's free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Kingdom will come into effect sooner than expected, with the two nations agreeing to bring forward the entry into force to the end of this month.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/05/new-zealand-united-kingdom-free-trade-agreement-entering-into-force-early-by-end-of-may.html
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The Prime Minister has had a phone call with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky ahead of an anticipated announcement of more support for Ukraine.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/05/prime-minister-chris-hipkins-has-warm-and-insightful-phone-call-with-ukrainian-leader-volodymyr-zelensky.html
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Author: Alexa Cook

One of the Prime Minister's first duties in London was to visit the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) camp where Kiwi soldiers are training Ukranians for combat.

It's the first New Zealand prime ministerial visit the soldiers have had since the training programme began in June. 

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/05/nzdf-soldiers-training-ukrainians-for-combat-in-united-kingdom-paid-first-visit-by-chris-hipkins-since-programme-began.html
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Author: Aaron Smale

More than 500 sailors on New Zealand navy ships were exposed to tests of hydrogen bombs in the late 1950s. One sailor spoke ahead of Anzac Day.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300860765/nuclear-test-veterans-seek-recognition-ahead-of-anzac-day
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Author: Kadambari Raghukumar

Since April 15 when fighting broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, thousands have been fleeing the cities to reach safety.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/voices/audio/2018887894/it-s-just-beyond-description-nz-diaspora-desperate-to-evacuate-family-members-from-sudan-conflict
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says was an attempt on President Vladimir Putin's life.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/489226/kremlin-drone-zelensky-denies-ukraine-attacked-putin-or-moscow
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Author: Thomas Manch

The Government will provide a further $5.3 million in support of Ukraine, and has extended a deployment of soldiers who are training Ukrainian troops for another year.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/131935340/government-to-provide-another-53m-for-ukraine-conflict-extends-defence-force-deployment
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Author: Kirsty Wynn

A landlord has been left devastated after a group of more than 22 people completely destroyed his rental property, kicking in walls, smashing windows, ripping out cabinets, and leaving taps to run.

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Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/papakura-rental-property-in-auckland-completely-destroyed-after-tenants-evicted-for-rent-arrears/67TPJHNRAZH7LH2WOPAQQRUK6Q/
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  4. Ministry of Defence sets sights on new maritime helicopters and drones

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