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Why a US ‘freeloading’ claim has put the heat on NZ’s independent foreign policy

If there’s one area of New Zealand foreign policy that demands delicate diplomatic language from elected officials, it is the country’s nuclear-free status.

The Conversation

The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascends

Nations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the United States' regional focus is questioned. Countries are strengthening ties with each other, aiming to share security burdens. Japan is becoming a key hub for this expanded regional collaboration.

The Economic Times

NZ eyes steady defence spending lift to meet target

New Zealand is planning two new drones for intelligence and surveillance in the South-West Pacific as well as for polar deployment.

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New Zealand unveils defence boost for fleet and drones

New Zealand is allocating new funding for drones and critical maintenance of its fleet in its upcoming budget, the defence minister says.

Luxon shakes up cabinet, campaign in NZ election year

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon has announced the country's next defence minister, following the retirement of National stalwart Judith Collins.

New Zealand Overturns Ban On Candace Owens Entry

New Zealand reverses ban on Candace Owens, allowing her to enter for speaking engagements. Owens remains prohibited from entering Australia due to concerns...

New Zealand official reverses visa refusal for US conservative influencer Candace Owens

New Zealand's Associate Immigration Minister Chris Penk has overturned a visa refusal for the U_S_ conservative commentator Candace Owens, citing “the importance of free speech."

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Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention

Conservative US commentator Candace Owens granted NZ visa after government intervention

Minister reversed earlier rejection after considering arguments including ‘importance of free speech’, spokesperson says

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand eyes Australian building product standards

New Zealand eyes Australian building product standards

Prime Minister Chris Luxon has announced New Zealand will move to adopt Australian building standards and allow use of more Australian building products.

Luxon lauded as National's poll messiah after NZ win

Luxon lauded as National's poll messiah after NZ win

He's a teetotaller who wakes at 4:30am each morning and writes emails in blue comic sans font. And soon, he'll be the New Zealand Prime Minister.

Political donation changes amidst spate of court cases

Political donation changes amidst spate of court cases

An improvement, but not far enough – that’s the report card from electoral law experts on the Justice Minister’s proposed political donation changes.

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