Category : Opinion

The increase in New Zealand’s defence budget by NZ$571 million over the next four years is a welcome sign when most government departments in New Zealand are facing significant budget cuts.

Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/nz-defence-spending-boost-targets-pay-and-projects
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Category : Defence
Author: Reuters

North Korea denounced on Monday what it called increased surveillance of North Korea by U.S. allies under the guise of monitoring UN sanctions violations, and said it will take necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and security, according to state media KCNA.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2024/05/north-korea-denounces-new-zealand-for-surveillance.html
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Category : Defence
Author: Molly Swift

The Government is committing more than half a billion dollars to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to improve pay for personal and upgrade dated equipment.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/budget-2024-government-commits-571-for-defence-force-pay-and-projects.html
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Category : Defence
Author: Jamie Ensorl
Category : Defence
Author: Ben McKay

New Zealand will boost funding for both defence and foreign affairs in its upcoming budget, in a move likely to please its international partners.

Article: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8618221/defence-budget-boost-as-new-zealand-looks-to-step-up/
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Category : Defence
Author: Charlotte Cook

Bad weather and aircraft availability left 12 Defence Force staff stranded in Antarctica for a month with a rapidly closing window to get out before winter.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/02/defence-force-staff-left-stranded-in-antarctica-for-a-month/
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Category : Defence

Minister of Defence Judith Collins says the readiness of the New Zealand Defence Force is improving after a report late last year suggested widespread issues.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/26/judith-collins-hints-at-budget-boost-for-fragile-defence-force/
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Category : News
Author: Henry McMullan

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has unveiled its new Bushmaster NZ5.5 Armoured Vehicles as it strides towards enhanced defence capabilities.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/22/an-exclusive-look-at-nzs-new-bushmaster-armoured-vehicles/
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