Rocket Lab, Peter Beck and NZ’s drift into the US military orbit
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.
Geopolitics
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Trump hilariously chickens out of his own TACO
Trump claims Iran wants a deal as tensions rise, but Tehran denies talks — raising questions about strategy and credibility in the Middle East crisis.
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Still Waiting For Luxon To Condemn Illegal War, As Government Further Aligns With US And Israel – Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington criticises Luxon for failing to condemn the Iran war as NZ aligns with US and Israel amid rising tensions.
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Luxon is lying about the illegal war in Iran – what if Nicola is also wrong about how much fuel we have?
Is the Government misleading New Zealand about the Iran war and fuel security? Rising tensions could trigger a major fuel crisis.
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A tactical revolution in Ukraine?
Ukraine’s evolving drone tactics are reshaping the battlefield and targeting Russia’s oil economy in a slow, strategic war of attrition.
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Why NZ Is Better Placed for the Energy Crisis
New Zealand’s renewable grid and EV uptake mean it’s far better placed than the 1970s — and even Australia — to weather the Iran war oil shock
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The Horror of Hegseth’s White Christian Thug Nationalism
Pete Hegseth’s rhetoric during the Iran war reveals a dangerous blend of militarism and Christian nationalism shaping US foreign policy.
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NZ Herald pimps for war – there is NO WAY NZ should send Navy for Trump’s illegal Iran war
Calls for NZ to support Trump’s Iran war are growing. Here’s why sending the Navy into the Strait of Hormuz would be a dangerous mistake.
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What’s behind the US-Israeli war against Iran and New Zealand’s lapdog response
Ian Powell examines the US-Israel war on Iran, its real drivers, and why New Zealand’s response raises serious questions about independence.
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Why are we allowing America to encroach into our Realm while complaining about China?
Why is New Zealand allowing US expansion in the Pacific while warning about China? A look at defence, diplomacy and the Realm.
