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- Category : Opinion
With the growing interest in smaller nuclear reactors around the world, how should New Zealand weigh the developing technology?
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Read more: 'Couple of small, modular reactors': A new pitch for nuclear power in New Zealand
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597338/couple-of-small-modular-reactors-a-new-pitch-for-nuclear-power-in-new-zealand
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- Category : Defence
The New Zealand Defence Force was one of the big winners in this year's budget, but the US Secretary of War says it's still not cutting it, calling NZ 'freeloaders'
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Read more: NZ's defence spending is doubling, but the US says that's not enough
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597605/nz-s-defence-spending-is-doubling-but-the-us-says-that-s-not-enough
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- Category : Defence
The United States has announced the approval of a US$1.5 billion (NZ$2.6b) sale of MH-60R helicopters and related equipment to New Zealand.
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Read more: NZ's $2.6 billion military helicopter purchase approved by US
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597409/nz-s-2-point-6-billion-military-helicopter-purchase-approved-by-us
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- Category : Defence
New Zealand Defence Minister Chris Penk outlined Wellington's vision for a stronger and more capable military at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, pledging to more than double defense spending and deepen Indo-Pacific engagement. Penk highlighted support for Ukraine, regional security partnerships, and the importance of upholding the rules-based international order as global security challenges intensify. For more details, watch our story and subscribe to our channel, DRM News.
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Read more: New Zealand Defence Chief Unveils Stronger Military Vision at Shangri-La Dialogue 2026
- Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO7Lfmjthsw
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- Category : Opinion
An Australian maritime security specialist says there's no expectation New Zealand would revise its nuclear-free stance based on its neighbour's commitment to AUKUS.
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Read more: No expectation NZ will revise nuclear-free stance, but there could be disadvantages
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/597393/no-expectation-nz-will-revise-nuclear-free-stance-but-there-could-be-disadvantages-expert
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- Category : Defence
If there’s one area of New Zealand foreign policy that demands delicate diplomatic language from elected officials, it is the country's nuclear-free status, writes University of Waikato law professor Alexander Gillespie.
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Read more: US 'freeloading' claim puts heat on NZ's independent foreign policy
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/06/05/us-freeloading-claim-puts-heat-on-nzs-independent-foreign-policy/
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- Category : Defence
Analysts say the US defence secretary’s taunts ring hollow given Washington’s own record of undermining alliance obligations.
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Read more: New Zealand rejects US ‘freeloader’ swipe over defence spending
- Article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355774/new-zealand-rejects-us-freeloader-swipe-over-defence-spending
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- Category : Defence
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to ramp up military spending to counter China's growing power and prevent its dominance in the region, warning of "rightful alarm" over its rapid military buildup.
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Read more: Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildup
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/596818/pentagon-chief-urges-allies-to-boost-defence-spending-amid-alarm-over-china-s-buildup
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