Category : Defence
Author: Alexa Cook

One of the Prime Minister's first duties in London was to visit the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) camp where Kiwi soldiers are training Ukranians for combat.

It's the first New Zealand prime ministerial visit the soldiers have had since the training programme began in June. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/05/nzdf-soldiers-training-ukrainians-for-combat-in-united-kingdom-paid-first-visit-by-chris-hipkins-since-programme-began.html
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Category : News
Author: Aaron Smale

More than 500 sailors on New Zealand navy ships were exposed to tests of hydrogen bombs in the late 1950s. One sailor spoke ahead of Anzac Day.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300860765/nuclear-test-veterans-seek-recognition-ahead-of-anzac-day
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Category : News
Author: Kadambari Raghukumar

Since April 15 when fighting broke out between the army and the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan, thousands have been fleeing the cities to reach safety.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/voices/audio/2018887894/it-s-just-beyond-description-nz-diaspora-desperate-to-evacuate-family-members-from-sudan-conflict
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Category : News

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has denied his country carried out an alleged drone attack on the Kremlin, which Russia says was an attempt on President Vladimir Putin's life.

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/489226/kremlin-drone-zelensky-denies-ukraine-attacked-putin-or-moscow
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Category : Analysis
Author: Thomas Manch

The Government will provide a further $5.3 million in support of Ukraine, and has extended a deployment of soldiers who are training Ukrainian troops for another year.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/131935340/government-to-provide-another-53m-for-ukraine-conflict-extends-defence-force-deployment
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Category : Analysis
Author: Kirsty Wynn

A landlord has been left devastated after a group of more than 22 people completely destroyed his rental property, kicking in walls, smashing windows, ripping out cabinets, and leaving taps to run.

Article: https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/papakura-rental-property-in-auckland-completely-destroyed-after-tenants-evicted-for-rent-arrears/67TPJHNRAZH7LH2WOPAQQRUK6Q/
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Category : Defence
Author: Oscar Francis

The New Zealand Defence Force has quietly disposed of $29 million worth of air defence missiles which were never used or brought into service.

Article: https://www.odt.co.nz/news/national/axing-missile-system-leaves-nz-army-without-air-defence
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Category : Opinion
Author: Richard Kemp

OPINION: In recent weeks, optimism has been the main feature of analysis regarding Ukraine’s chances this summer, as Kyiv gears up for a major offensive.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/europe/300865236/whisper-it-but-ukraine-may-no-longer-be-winning
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