Category : Opinion
Author: Andrew Tillett
Category : Analysis
Author: Jamie Ensor & Lloyd Burr

Foreign interference linked to China "in and against New Zealand" is labelled an "intelligence concern" by the country's spies in their first-ever comprehensive assessment of threats against Aotearoa published publicly.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2023/08/new-zealand-spies-call-out-foreign-interference-including-by-china-in-first-of-its-kind-report.html
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So government knew this report was coming and decided a week before hand state that we need to up the NZDF including misinformation, cyber attacks and the like and the general security of the nation with the first NSS - National Security Strategy... hmmmm

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Category : News
Author: Katie Ham

The Royal New Zealand Navy formed part of an international drug bust in the Middle East that saw $495 million worth of drugs seized.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/300947897/nz-navy-part-of-international-drug-bust-that-saw-495-million-worth-of-drugs-seized
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Category : News
Author: Reuters

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un replaced the military's top general and called for more preparations for the possibility of war, a boost in weapons production, and expansion of military drills, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2023/08/north-korean-leader-kim-jong-un-dismisses-top-general-steps-up-preparation-for-war.html
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 what again.... 5th time this year...??? crazy little pudgy man.

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Category : News
Author: Geoffrey Miller

Brand new strategy suggest a future desire to join the great power pack — even AUKUS — despite years of independence. New Zealand apparently wants to run with the pack now countering China — and may seek to join AUKUS, too.

Article: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/2023/08/04/with-china-in-sights-new-zealand-signals-major-defense-policy-shift/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Tim Fish

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is likely to increase its role supporting the development of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) capabilities following the launch of New Zealand’s new defence policy.

Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/australia-to-take-key-role-in-nzdf-capability-growth
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Category : Opinion

National backs our Defence Force like we back the All Blacks, and we want to see them be the very best they can be. As we have all seen in recent months, the quality of the service that the NZDF gives to our great country is unparalleled, and it would only be right that we give them the support they need.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2023/07/26/national-party-attrition-conditions-interoperability/
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There is no hiding the fact that the New Zealand Defence Force has been through an extremely tough time over the last few years, with Operation Protect being a turning point for many personnel and their families. Combine that experience with underinvestment, low pay, a lack of deployment opportunities, and miserable conditions in Defence housing, the pressures were and still are in plain sight.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2023/07/25/new-zealand-needs-to-get-serious-on-defence-act-party/
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