Category : Analysis
Author: Simina Mistreanu

China has launched its first home-made aircraft carrier which it named after its closest province to Taiwan.

The Fuijian, China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier has been wholly designed and built domestically, according to state media.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/asia/300616655/china-launches-homemade-aircraft-carrier-with-taiwanprovoking-name
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Category : News

The United States is planning to establish a co-operation framework next week with New Zealand, Japan, Australia and other countries to strengthen ties with Pacific nations, US National Security Council (NSC) Indo-Pacific Affairs Co-ordinator Kurt Campbell revealed during a virtual conference.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/south-pacific/300616471/us-to-establish-pacific-cooperation-framework-with-nz-australia-japan
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Category : News
Author: Katie Scotcher

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is expected to participate in the upcoming NATO Leaders Summit, becoming the first New Zealand leader to do so.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/469340/jacinda-ardern-first-new-zealander-to-be-invited-to-speak-at-nato-leaders-summit
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Category : Defence
Author: Caitlin Rawling

New Zealand's Defence Minister Peeni Henare says the number one priority for security is the Pacific.

The Defence Minister spoke with Newshub Nation on Saturday and made it clear the Pacific is his number one priority when it comes to security concerns worldwide.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2022/06/defence-minister-peeni-henare-makes-it-clear-pacific-is-number-one-priority-for-security.html
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Category : News
Author: Chris Hyde

The fines for speeding on New Zealand roads could increase for the first time in more than 20 years.

The Ministry of Transport, Te Manatū Waka, is reviewing its infringement fines as part of its Road to Zero action plan.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300614024/speeding-fines-havent-changed-for-more-than-20-years-now-an-increase-is-being-considered
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Right... inflation... ??? not sure how inflation is a factor here... but there you go.  While I agree that dangerous driving and excessive speeding sure fine and take their license etc.... but we all know most of the time it is just a money grab...

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Category : Defence
Author: Benjamin Felton

Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking to procure a range of unmanned systems and sensors according to a Request for Proposals (RFP) released 31 May. The acquisition constitutes the second tranche of the ongoing Network Enabled Army (NEA) program, which is overhauling the New Zealand Armies C4 and ISR capabilities.

Article: https://www.overtdefense.com/2022/06/13/new-zealand-is-seeking-a-suite-of-drones/
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Category : News

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Defence Minister Peeni Henare identifies climate change as one of the greatest security challenges for New Zealand and the Indo-Pacific region.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2022/06/13/peeni-henare-identifies-climate-change-threat/
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