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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

England inspired by the Lionesses as they target Women’s Rugby World Cup glory

Red Roses bid to complete a special summer as tournament favourites chase first world title since 2014

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: England favourites on home soil as women’s rugby seeks to shine

New Zealand, Canada and France are the Red Roses’ leading rivals for glory.

The Independent UK

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A soldier in New Zealand is sentenced to two years in military prison for attempted espionage

A New Zealand soldier, who pleaded guilty to attempted espionage, has been sentenced Wednesday to two years in military prison followed by discharge from the army

The Independent UK

Australia vs South Africa LIVE: Cricket score and updates from South Africa in Australia 2025

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The Independent UK

New Zealand to spend $3bn upgrading helicopters and ‘embarrassing’ defence planes

Government says country will buy five Seahawk helicopters and two Airbus A321XLR aircraft

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand Spy Service Warns Of China Interference

New Zealand's spy service warned Thursday that China is the most active power engaging in foreign interference in the country, including through front organisations.

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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

World Cup provides launchpad as women’s rugby prepares for liftoff

The next few weeks have the potential to refresh rugby in all its guises – this tournament is going to hit differently

The Guardian - UK

NZ Soldier Sentenced To Two Years' Detention For Attempted Espionage

A military court sentenced a New Zealand soldier on Wednesday to two years' detention for attempting to spy for a foreign power.

International Business Times

Family of New Zealand fugitive on the run for almost four years with his children plead for his return

In a New Zealand television interview, relatives spoke of their anguish since Tom Phillips disappeared with his three children in late 2021

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand Dollar Exchange Rate Hits USD 1.70

New Zealand Dollar TO USD buying exchange rate is USD 1.70 as per open market rate and NZD TO USD selling exchange rate for 1 New Zealand Dollar is USD 1.7...

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Why is the New Zealand government cutting Māori words from some school books?

Changes to readers for young children have sparked criticism from academics, authors and teachers, who have called it ‘an assault’ on Māori identity

The Guardian - AU

Who will win the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup? We ran 10,000 simulations to rank the contenders

Women’s rugby is growing rapidly worldwide, and now accounts for 25% of the total global playing base. US women’s rugby star Ilona Maher is the most followed rugby player in the world, ahead of men’s stars Siya Kolisi and Antoine Dupont.

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Euronews

New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in country's first such conviction

The soldier came to law enforcement attention as part of an operation after a 2019 terrorist attack on two mosques in Christchurch, when a white supremacist opened fire on Muslim worshipers, killing 51.

Reason

An 11-Day Middle-earth Fantasy in New Zealand

New Zealand's geography feels magically pulled straight from J.R.R. Tolkien's stories.

The Independent UK

A New Zealand soldier admits attempted espionage in the country's first spying conviction

A New Zealand soldier has admitted to attempted espionage in a military court

The Independent UK

New Zealand soldier convicted of spying in historic first espionage case

Linton-based serviceman admitted passing military information to an undercover officer posing as a foreign agent

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The Independent UK

Bangladesh vs India LIVE: Cricket score and updates from India in Bangladesh 2025

Follow all the action from Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium

Top News

New Zealand Dollar To USD Exchange Rate Update

New Zealand Dollar TO USD buying exchange rate is USD 1.69 as per open market rate and NZD TO USD selling exchange rate for 1 New Zealand Dollar is USD 1.6...

The Conversation

Payne Haas’s allegiance switch to Samoa: a threat or an opportunity for rugby league?

On Sunday, one of rugby league’s best forwards, Payne Haas, confirmed his switch in national allegiance from Australia to Samoa.

The Guardian - AU

‘Take that risk’: the New Zealand teen author named one of Time magazine’s girls of the year

Rutendo Shadaya, who wrote a series of children’s fantasy books featuring strong female leads, has been recognised along with nine other girls

The Conversation

NZ is trailing its allies over Palestinian statehood – but there’s still time to show leadership

It’s now a week since Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced his government had begun to formally consider New Zealand’s position on the recognition of a Palestinian state.

International Business Times UK

Julie Christie's Forever Auckland FC Brings Ted Lasso Energy to New Zealand Football: Release Date, Where To Watch

Julie Christie's Forever Auckland FC premieres 27 August, following the club's debut A-League season with behind-the-scenes drama on Sky Open, Sky Go, Neon and Sky Sport Now.

The Independent UK

Five players to watch at the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Who could be set to star in England over the next few weeks?

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