The Latest Breaking News from Peeni Henare

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.

AAP · Nov 3, 2023

New Zealand defence minister visits Ukraine, reaffirms support

New Zealand said on Sunday Defence Minister Peeni Henare has visited Kyiv to reaffirm the Pacific nation's support for Ukraine's resistance to Russia's invasion.

Reuters · Nov 20, 2022

New Zealand bolsters Russia sanctions

New Zealand is widening the scope of its sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin for his "illegal and immoral" invasion of Ukraine.

AAP · Sep 27, 2022

New Zealand says Pacific islands can make own decisions on China ties

New Zealand Minister of Defence Peeni Henare said on Saturday that Pacific island nations have the freedom to make their own decisions about cooperation with China, as Beijing seeks closer military ties with the strategically important region.

Reuters · Jun 11, 2022

China is exerting ‘enormous pressure’ on Pacific island nations, Scott Morrison says

Morrison dodges questions on whether Australia knew of Solomon Islands-China pact amid ministers’ conflicting accounts

The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2022

The deal that shocked the world: inside the China-Solomons security pact

A secret agreement that expands Chinese influence over Solomon Islands has now been signed. How did it come about, and what does it mean for the region?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2022

Beyond tougher trade sanctions: 3 more ways NZ can add to global pressure on Russia

Defence Minister Peeni Henare may not have won Cabinet approval to provide lethal weaponry to Ukraine, but the decision to apply 35% tariffs to all Russian imports is a clear sign the government knew its response to Russia’s war of aggression had to accelerate.

The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022