Category : Defence
Author: Brian Hartigan

New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed on Operation Tīeke in the United Kingdom have marked the departure of the latest intake of Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) soldiers to complete their basic infantry training – with the Kiwis now readying to pivot to a new training approach.

Article: https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2024/05/22/nzdf-pivots-in-training-package-for-ukraine/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Nicholas Khoo

Chinese ambassador Wang Xiaolong’s decision to insert himself into NZ’s Aukus debate makes it clear we are now in the regional power politics game, Nicholas Khoo writes

Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/05/28/how-to-handle-chinas-big-stick-diplomacy-on-aukus/
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Category : Defence
Author: RNZ

The government has extended Defence Force (NZDF) deployments to Africa and the Middle East, including supporting United Nations efforts on contested Israel and Arab country borders.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/517769/government-extends-defence-force-deployments-to-middle-east-and-africa
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Category : News
Author: Michael Morrah

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed the New Zealand Defence Force has been given clearance by French authorities to leave for New Caledonia, where around 250 New Zealanders have been trapped amid ongoing riots and looting. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/rescue-flight-for-stranded-kiwis-in-new-caledonia-leaving-in-next-hour.html
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Category : Defence
Author: RNZ

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home as soon as the French give permission to do so.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is in contact with around 250 New Zealanders in New Caledonia registered on SafeTravel. But they cannot leave until the airport has reopened and the roads are safe to use.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/517266/defence-force-hercules-awaits-french-approval-before-heading-to-new-caledonia
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Category : News
Author: RNZ

The Defence Force (NZDF) will fly into New Caledonia to bring home New Zealanders while commercial services are not operating.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/517205/new-caledonia-unrest-defence-force-to-bring-new-zealanders-home
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