General Politics
If the centre-right wins in 2023, ACT promises to pause minimum wage hikes, reverse sick leave increases and the upcoming benefit boost, and scrap either the new Matariki holiday or another public holiday.
New Zealand will need to send a strong signal to other Pacific Islands after China's overtures to Solomon Islands, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare says.
Read more: New Zealand must send strong signal to Pacific over China - Defence Minister Peeni Henare
New Zealand will need to send a strong signal to other Pacific Islands after China's overtures to Solomon Islands, Minister of Defence Peeni Henare says. Bit late the barn doors wre left open and the horse has bolted...
PM Jacinda Ardern has confirmed NZDF personnel will travel to Europe to support intelligence work following the invasion of Ukraine.
The government is yet to decide if it will withdraw the Defence Force from the Solomons if troops or police from China are stationed there, the prime minister says.
Read more: Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if China troops arrive
The New Zealand First leader's comments follow revelations Solomon Islands is negotiating a security deal with China. Under the terms of a leaked draft agreement, Beijing could be allowed to base warships less than 2000km off Australia's east coast.
Read more: Winston Peters says NZ must 'try much harder' in Pacific
Yesterday the alarming news broke that the Solomon Islands is planning to sign a security agreement with the People’s Republic of China, opening the way for a permanent military base and intelligence listening posts. The new agreement has implications for the security of the whole of the Pacific.
Read more: Shock China security deal shows Pacific powers need to face facts
New Zealand has spoken out strongly about a possible security deal between China and Solomon Islands.
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta said such an arrangement could destabilise the Pacific’s security and would not benefit the region.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's announcement of military support for Ukraine is highly symbolic.
The support package includes a donation of $5 million to NATO's trust fund - to spend on supplies such as fuel and food for soldiers - as well as 1066 body armour plates, 473 helmets and 571 camouflage vests.
Read more: How important is New Zealand's new military support for Ukraine?
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