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Category: Science
Category : Opinion
Author: Cushla Norman

The European Union’s move to mandate a universal charger for all new devices is expected to affect consumers globally, including in New Zealand.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2022/06/19/kiwis-expected-to-be-affected-by-eu-moves-to-standardise-chargers/
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Author: Newshub

Kiwis gazing up into the night sky on Sunday might have spotted a strange sight: a mysterious glowing swirl high above the country.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/technology/2022/06/mysterious-glowing-swirl-spotted-above-new-zealand-the-truth-revealed.html
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Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: NZ Herald

An Air Force Orion aircraft has landed safely at Whenuapai Royal New Zealand Airforce Base after an incident which saw police poised to respond.

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Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/national/air-force-orion-lands-safely-after-leaking-fluid-shutting-down-engine/
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Category: Defence
Category : Analysis
Author: Simina Mistreanu

China has launched its first home-made aircraft carrier which it named after its closest province to Taiwan.

The Fuijian, China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier has been wholly designed and built domestically, according to state media.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/300616655/china-launches-homemade-aircraft-carrier-with-taiwanprovoking-name
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The United States is planning to establish a co-operation framework next week with New Zealand, Japan, Australia and other countries to strengthen ties with Pacific nations, US National Security Council (NSC) Indo-Pacific Affairs Co-ordinator Kurt Campbell revealed during a virtual conference.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/300616471/us-to-establish-pacific-cooperation-framework-with-nz-australia-japan
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Author: Katie Scotcher

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to participate in the upcoming NATO Leaders Summit, becoming the first New Zealand leader to do so.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/469340/jacinda-ardern-first-new-zealander-to-be-invited-to-speak-at-nato-leaders-summit
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Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: Caitlin Rawling

New Zealand's Defence Minister Peeni Henare says the number one priority for security is the Pacific.

The Defence Minister spoke with Newshub Nation on Saturday and made it clear the Pacific is his number one priority when it comes to security concerns worldwide.

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/06/defence-minister-peeni-henare-makes-it-clear-pacific-is-number-one-priority-for-security.html
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Author: Chris Hyde

The fines for speeding on New Zealand roads could increase for the first time in more than 20 years.

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatū Waka, is reviewing its infringement fines as part of its Road to Zero action plan.

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Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300614024/speeding-fines-havent-changed-for-more-than-20-years-now-an-increase-is-being-considered
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