The government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region.
Read more: Government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China's influence grows
Read more: Funding boost secures Defence capabilities
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand can handle security issues in the Pacific, as China seeks to sign a sweeping, region-wide agreement with 10 island nations.
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta needs to be in “hot pursuit” of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as he asks Pacific countries to sign a sweeping security and development agreement, the National Party says.
Read more: Nanaia Mahuta needs to be in 'hot pursuit' of China's foreign minister, National says
The Media Association of Solomon Islands (MASI) is urging its members to boycott a media conference for a visiting Chinese delegation.
Read more: Solomons media angry over 'ridiculous' restrictions at China conference
Experts say it's both ambitious and alarming that China has revealed it's pushing for a Pacific-wide security, fishing and trade deal.
Read more: Analysts say China's plans for the Pacific 'a big worry', but doubt they can pull it off
Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers will be taught how to direct fire on enemies using 40 of New Zealand's dial sights that we don't need anymore.
Read more: NZ Defence Force to teach Ukrainian troops how to use dial sights we don't need anymore
OPINION: Josh Wineera is a recently retired lieutenant colonel from the Royal Regiment of New Zealand Artillery. He is a former military attaché, Massey University lecturer in defence studies, and is an expert in training foreign military forces.
Read more: Artillery training for Ukraine is NZ's big-stick option
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