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Author: NZDF

An NH90 helicopter has played an integral part in the training of four New Zealand Army snipers as they prepare to move into roles that will enable the development and effective training of our sniper capability.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/nh90s-taking-aim-with-snipers/
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The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is conducting Tactical Exercise 22 (TACEX 22) from RNZAF Base Ohakea in the Manawatū and Rangitikei area, from 31 October to 11 November, 2022.

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Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/news/rnzaf-trains-alongside-republic-of-singapore-air-force-at-base-ohakea/
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Author: Andrea Vance

The Scott Base rebuild is fraught with risk – including fears the US could pull out of a logistics sharing agreement, says the man hired by Government to assess the project.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/130354242/why-an-economist-told-ministers-not-to-rebuild-scott-base
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Author: Giles Dexter

The government will ensure existing firearms owners don't get caught out in a predicted backlog of new licence applications.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/478081/amended-arms-act-to-ensure-licence-holders-not-penalised-due-to-application-backlog
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Author: Peter Mallett

A Clearance Diving Officer from Fleet Diving Unit (Pacific) (FDU(P)) cleared Second World War relics in the South Pacific waters.

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Article: https://rnzngunners.wordpress.com/2022/11/04/hmnzs-manawanui-clearance-diving-officer-helps-clear-tuvalu-of-explosive-remnants-of-war-by-lookout-production-on-nov-03-2022-with-comments-0/
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Author: Adam Vidler

Debris from an uncontrolled Chinese rocket could crash into New Zealand overnight as the spacecraft re-enters Earth's atmosphere.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300731472/rocket-the-size-of-a-10storey-building-falling-to-earth-with-new-zealand-in-its-path
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Author: Reuters

North Korea fired multiple missiles into the sea on Thursday, including a possible failed intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), prompting the United States and South Korea to extend air drills that have angered Pyongyang.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/11/north-korea-fires-suspected-intercontinental-ballistic-missile-warns-us-against-dangerous-choices.html
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Author: Reuters

A Russian-installed occupation official in southern Ukraine said on Thursday Moscow was likely to pull its troops from the west bank of the Dnipro River, signalling a huge retreat that, if confirmed, would be a major turning point in the war.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2022/11/ukraine-invasion-kyiv-wary-as-russian-official-signals-new-retreat-in-southern-ukraine.html
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Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

  1. The hidden row over NZ's mission to Antarctica and the future of Scott Base
  2. Jacinda Ardern says New Zealanders will be more informed about national security risks
  3. New Zealand among large group calling for China to respond to report on Uyghur human rights issues
  4. US to deploy B-52 bombers to Australia to create ‘unified front’ against China

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