Hegseth’s NZ Insult Proves We Need An Independent Foreign Policy
Pete Hegseth’s insult should not make New Zealand kneel harder. It should make us stand up, fund independence and stop outsourcing sovereignty.
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NZDF Civilian Workers Must Get Pay Rise From Defence Boost
Defence is getting more money. The people keeping its ships, aircraft and systems running now want proof they will not be left behind again.
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NZDF Israel Training Sparks Anti-War Backlash
Peace activists are condemning New Zealand’s participation in RIMPAC exercises alongside Israel and the United States amid escalating war in the Middle East.
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NZDF RIMPAC Exercises With Israel Criticised
Palestine advocates say New Zealand cannot champion human rights while conducting military exercises alongside Israel during the Gaza war.
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NZDF Marks Anzac Day Across The World
From Gallipoli to Afghanistan, the New Zealand Defence Force marked Anzac Day worldwide with history, sacrifice and service front of mind.
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China’s warning to NZ is bigger than just dairy
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.
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Calls to halt NZDF US training over illegal war
NZ is still training alongside the US military — even as accusations of illegal war and war crimes escalate. Critics say that makes us complicit.
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The NZ Veterans Advocate
A new advocacy group is pushing for reforms to the Veterans’ Support Act after the landmark Gardiner case opened the door for more veterans’ claims to be recognised.
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Protest at Parliament Over Weapons Companies Meeting
Peace Action Wellington plans a noise protest outside Parliament as Lockheed Martin and other weapons firms meet with officials.
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Who Let The Arms Dealers In? The Revolving Door At NZ Defence House – Peace Action Wellington
Peace Action Wellington questions the revolving door between NZ Defence and weapons companies as $12 billion in defence spending looms.
