National Eyes Nuclear-Free New Zealand Debate
National calls it a conversation. The rest of us should call it what it is: the first greasy step toward selling nuclear-free New Zealand.

National calls it a conversation. The rest of us should call it what it is: the first greasy step toward selling nuclear-free New Zealand.

Defence is getting more money. The people keeping its ships, aircraft and systems running now want proof they will not be left behind again.

Rocket Lab’s soaring profits and expanding US military ties are forcing a bigger question: has New Zealand quietly become part of America’s war machine?

Can New Zealand defend itself alone? Chris Penk joins Martyn Bradbury to discuss Pacific tensions, China and NZ’s military future.

Breakfast TV gave NZ Initiative hawks a free pass to push military alignment with America — with zero challenge.

China diversifying away from New Zealand dairy while escalating diplomatic complaints against the NZDF isn’t random. The message from Beijing is becoming clearer: the era of NZ playing both sides between China and America may be running out.

The Pacific is quietly becoming one of the most militarised regions on earth. Ben Morgan tracks the moves, the risks and the fault lines.

Trump is threatening Iran again — and the Alliance is asking why New Zealand is still tied to the fallout. How long do we stay hitched to this?

Rocket Lab’s growing US military contracts are raising concerns about New Zealand’s role in global defence and whether it is becoming entangled in the military industrial complex.
Why is New Zealand allowing US expansion in the Pacific while warning about China? A look at defence, diplomacy and the Realm.