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The Defence Force is investigating claims Iranian missiles have hit a base at Taji, Iraq, where Kiwi troops are based, a Defence Force spokesman has confirmed.
Intelligence organisation DWS claimed Iranian missiles struck Taji on Wednesday afternoon.
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Read more: Defence minister 'concerned' about Iraq situation amid claims of more missiles
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(CNN)Iran launched more than a dozen missiles at two Iraqi bases that hold US troops in what appears to be retaliation for the American airstrike that killed a top Iranian general last week, the Pentagon said Tuesday, confronting President Donald Trump with the biggest test of his presidency to date.
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Read more: Iran attacks two Iraqi bases housing US forces in revenge for Soleimani's death
- Article: https://edition.cnn.com/2020/01/07/politics/rockets-us-airbase-iraq/index.html
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Defence Minister Ron Mark writes that climate change assessment will inform the review of the Defence Capability Plan and that Defence Estate Regeneration will be in a positive, future-proofed position during current government term.
It’s been a big year for Defence, as I detailed in my last column, we’ve achieved a lot in a relatively short space of time.
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Read more: Minister: Capability Plan Review, Defence Estate and Climate Change
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2018/12/20/minister-capability-plan-defence-estate/
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Twenty-one drivers in Nelson have been handed roadside suspensions after being stopped at police checkpoints over the holidays.
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Read more: Dozens suspended from driving after police checkpoint testing over holidays
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/406865/dozens-suspended-from-driving-after-police-checkpoint-testing-over-holidays
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A person who was travelling across the country over the holidays has been confirmed to have measles in Christchurch.
The person was diagnosed in Christchurch and Canterbury DHB has been working to identify all close contacts and offer advice.
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Read more: Measles warning after infected person travels New Zealand over holidays
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/01/measles-warning-after-infected-person-travels-new-zealand-over-holidays.html
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As the number of Kiwis using cheques continues to decline, NZ Post has announced its decision to stamp out cheques from the end of next month.
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Read more: NZ Post to stop taking cheques
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/money/2020/01/nz-post-to-stop-taking-cheques.html
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A petition supporting an Australian firefighter who told Prime Minister Scott Morrison to "get f***ed" in an on-camera rant has been taken down after a Rural Fire Service (RFS) spokesperson rubbished the claims that the firefighter faced dismissal.
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Josie Adams writes for The Spinoff
Bushfire season in Australia traditionally runs from December-March, but since August last year fires have been scorching the country in an unprecedented wave of destruction. We look at the fires by numbers.
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Read more: The numbers telling the terrible story
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/01/australia-bushfires-the-numbers-telling-the-terrible-story.html
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