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Top Stories for Wednesday 10 August 2022
Top stories for Wednesday 10 August 2022 National stands down Tauranga MP Sam Uffindel and launches an independent investigation, after further bullying allegations are raised by RNZ. A top US… Audio
'A missed opportunity' - top US diplomat reacts to Solomon Islands PM snub
A top US diplomat has described an apparent snubbing by the Solomon Islands Prime Minister as a missed opportunity.
US Senate approves bill to fight climate change, cut drug costs
The US Senate has passed a sweeping $430 billion bill intended to fight climate change, lower drug prices and raise some corporate taxes.
Chinese surveillance cameras in use in NZ
Chinese surveillance cameras remain in wide use in New Zealand despite renewed controversy about them overseas.
A new move has begun by 60 lawmakers in the UK to ban sales of world-leading Hikvision… Audio
Indiana lawmakers approve first state abortion ban since Roe overturned
The Republican-controlled senate in the US state of Indiana has approved a bill that will ban most abortions.
Moscow, Kyiv exchange accusations after Ukrainian nuclear plant shelled
Russia and Ukraine are accusing each other of shelling the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, a danger that could lay the ground for a potential disaster.
China halts co-operation with US on key issues
China is halting co-operation with the US in several key areas including climate change, military talks and efforts to combat international crime.
Mahuta meets with Chinese counterpart as tensions loom over Taiwan
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta has met with her Chinese counterpart face-to-face for the first time at the East Asia and ASEAN summits in Cambodia.
Tensions growing in Asia after Pelosi's Taiwan visit
Tensions are growing increasingly fraught between China and the rest of the region, with Japan reporting overnight that five Chinese missiles have landed in the waters of its exclusive economic zone.
…Taiwan braces as China drills follow Pelosi visit
China is kicking off its biggest-ever military exercises in the seas around Taiwan following US politician Nancy Pelosi's visit.
Top US diplomat to arrive in Pacific amid battle for influence with China
A senior US diplomat will travel to Samoa, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Australia, and New Zealand over the coming days.
Taiwan visits 'not up to the CCP to decide' - Seymour
National and Labour are toeing the one-China line, but ACT leader David Seymour says he would be happy to visit Taiwan if invited.
US Speaker Pelosi meets Taiwan's president - to Beijing's fury
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has met Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in a visit that has been strongly condemned by China.
Fury in Italy over racist street killing
There's fury in Italy, after a Nigerian street seller was beaten to death in broad daylight.
The attack was filmed, and the video shows bystanders failing to intervene. It's also raised questions… Audio
Pelosi arrives in Taiwan as China condemns visit
US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi arrived in Taiwan late on a trip immediately condemned by China condemned as a threat to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
Chinese warplanes sent to Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - source
China has repeatedly warned against Pelosi going to Taiwan, which it claims as its own.
David Cohen: Russian ban on New Zealanders misses the mark
Opinion - Civic leaders, academic pundits, Defence Force brass and journalists in New Zealand have all figured prominently in the latest 'Russophobic Awards', David Cohen writes.
Iran says it has technical means to produce atomic bomb
Iran has the technical capability to produce an atomic bomb but has no intention of doing so, according to the head of the country's atomic energy organisation.
Top US commander in NZ talking Pacific stability, climate change
Stability in the Pacific, climate change and expanding America's relationship with New Zealand are all issues on the agenda for a top US commander visiting New Zealand.
Admiral John Aquilino, the… Video, Audio
Watch: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks in Samoa
A New Zealand delegation led by the prime minister has arrived in Samoa to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship between the two countries.
