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. AAP · Apr 1
Australia, NZ boost military co-operation over decade Defence and foreign ministers from Australia and New Zealand have outlined a decade-long military plan as both nations lauded the strong relationship. AAP · Mar 17
New Zealand's Judith 'Crusher' Collins to quit politics Judith Collins, the former leader of New Zealand's conservative National party, is quitting politics after 24 years filled with highs and lows. AAP · Jan 28
Tom Phillips case: New Zealand to hold public inquiry into disappearance of fugitive father and children Hearings will be held in private to assess ‘whether government agencies took all practicable steps to protect the safety and welfare of the Phillips children’, says attorney general The Guardian - AU · Nov 27, 2025
The top police officer’s sex abuse case that sent shockwaves across New Zealand Jevon McSkimming will be sentenced in December and faces up to 10 years in prison The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2025
New Zealand to buy US helicopters in €1.3bn military spending package, officials say New Zealand’s military spending has trailed that of its larger partners in the Five Eyes intelligence sharing group of countries, which includes the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia. Euronews · Aug 21, 2025
New Zealand will spend $1.6B on military aircraft in a plan to double the defense budget New Zealand's government has announced new military spending of $1.6 billion to replace aging planes and helicopters The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025
FBI upgrades New Zealand office to counter China, international crime FBI Director Kash Patel travelled to New Zealand to inaugurate the office, which will also oversee Pacific countries. Al Jazeera · Jul 31, 2025
New Zealand attorney general warns her government’s electoral reform could breach human rights law Judith Collins also said the controversial electoral law reform could disenfranchise Māori The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025
Three New Zealand MPs suspended for performing haka in parliament MPs criticise ban saying Māori would not be silenced The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025
How controversy over Maori haka sparked chaos in New Zealand parliament The haka is a cherished cultural symbol, but this one has ignited a fiery debate The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
New Zealand MPs Behind Viral Haka Protest Receive Longest Suspension In Parliament History “This is the most severe punishment handed down in our history.” Pedestrian.tv · May 15, 2025
Haka protest to land Maori Party MPs severe bans Their now-infamous haka protest in New Zealand's parliament was seen by millions across the world, but will produce suspensions for the Maori Party MPs. AAP · May 14, 2025
New Zealand, Phillippines Sign Troops Deal In 'Deteriorating' Strategic Environment The Philippines and New Zealand signed an agreement on Wednesday allowing the deployment of troops on each other's territory, a move aimed at bolstering security in a "deteriorating" strategic environment. International Business Times · Apr 30, 2025
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Philippines signs military pact with New Zealand to widen alliances while facing an assertive China The Philippines has signed a military pact with New Zealand, allowing their forces to hold joint exercises as Manila continues to build security alliances as it faces an increasingly aggressive China in the disputed South China Sea
AAP · Apr 8, 2025 China threat spurs New Zealand defence spend surge It used to be that New Zealand constituted a wink in the Five Eyes partnership, but a new defence spending plan suggests a changing of attitudes.
The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025 Why China’s controversial navy drills have triggered a row with Australia and New Zealand Beijing’s unexpected exercises disrupted flights and fuelled regional security debates
The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2025 Why Chinese warships have got these Western countries so rattled China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted
The Guardian - AU · Feb 24, 2025 ‘Extremely capable’ weapons on Chinese warships off Australia’s east coast, NZ government says New Zealand defence minister Judith Collins says department has ‘never seen a task group of this capability undertaking this sort of work’
The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2025 Airlines warned to stay away as Chinese navy holds live-fire drills in Tasman Sea off Australia Pilots advised to avoid airspace between Australia and New Zealand
AAP · Feb 20, 2025 Wong to meet with Chinese Foreign Minister on warships Foreign minister Penny Wong will meet with her Chinese counterpart to make Canberra's case on the presence of Chinese warships near Australia.
AAP · Feb 20, 2025 New Zealand distances itself from Trump on Ukraine Defence Minister Judith Collins says Ukraine President is not a dictator, nor did he start the war with Russia - contradicting US President Donald Trump.
Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2025 Australia, New Zealand monitor ‘unusual’ movement of three Chinese warships Three Chinese navy ships have charted a course along Australia’s eastern coast in a move described as ‘unusual’.
The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024 Funding research for economic return sounds good – but that’s not how science really works The announcement by Science Minister Judith Collins this week that half of New Zealand’s sole fund for fundamental science will now go to research with economic benefits – with social sciences and the humanities no longer supported – came as a shock to many.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 18, 2024 A sunken timebomb? Samoa fears long-lasting damage from wrecked New Zealand navy ship Samoa says 200,000 litres of diesel has leaked into the sea after HMNZS Manawanui hit a reef, with officials now racing to remove tons more fuel ahead of cyclone season