News

News

General News from around the world

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Politics
Category : Defence
Author: RNZ

The government has extended Defence Force (NZDF) deployments to Africa and the Middle East, including supporting United Nations efforts on contested Israel and Arab country borders.

Hits: 1108

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/517769/government-extends-defence-force-deployments-to-middle-east-and-africa
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Science
Category : Opinion
Author: Phil Pennington

New Zealand supports a United States military strategy to get hold of commercial space technologies in a conflict, including in a "surge" if required.

Hits: 1043

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/517691/nz-companies-could-benefit-from-us-military-space-strategy-documents-show
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Science
Category : Analysis
Author: Phil Pennington

Analysis - A headline on a Fox News op-ed recently read: The First Space War Is Coming. Here Are Three Things the US Must Do to Win.

You will have to read it if you want to find out.

Hits: 972

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/517668/war-in-space-us-space-force-looks-to-tie-in-allies-including-new-zealand
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: World
Category : News
Author: Michael Morrah

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed the New Zealand Defence Force has been given clearance by French authorities to leave for New Caledonia, where around 250 New Zealanders have been trapped amid ongoing riots and looting. 

Hits: 1036

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/rescue-flight-for-stranded-kiwis-in-new-caledonia-leaving-in-next-hour.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: RNZ

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home as soon as the French give permission to do so.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is in contact with around 250 New Zealanders in New Caledonia registered on SafeTravel. But they cannot leave until the airport has reopened and the roads are safe to use.

Hits: 1209

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/517266/defence-force-hercules-awaits-french-approval-before-heading-to-new-caledonia
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: World
Category : News
Author: RNZ

The Defence Force (NZDF) will fly into New Caledonia to bring home New Zealanders while commercial services are not operating.

Hits: 1325

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/517205/new-caledonia-unrest-defence-force-to-bring-new-zealanders-home
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Defence
Category : Opinion

The increase in New Zealand’s defence budget by NZ$571 million over the next four years is a welcome sign when most government departments in New Zealand are facing significant budget cuts.

Hits: 1166

Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/nz-defence-spending-boost-targets-pay-and-projects
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive

Details
Parent Category: News
Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: Reuters

North Korea denounced on Monday what it called increased surveillance of North Korea by U.S. allies under the guise of monitoring UN sanctions violations, and said it will take necessary steps to protect its sovereignty and security, according to state media KCNA.

Hits: 977

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2024/05/north-korea-denounces-new-zealand-for-surveillance.html
:
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

Star InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar InactiveStar Inactive
  1. Budget 2024: Government commits $571m for Defence Force pay and projects
  2. Judith Collins says Defence Force did 'well' finding savings, but 'can't get blood out of a stone'
  3. Defence budget boost as New Zealand looks to 'step up'
  4. Defence Force staff left stranded in Antarctica for a month

Subcategories

Politics Article Count:  317

General Politics

Defence Article Count:  1082

General Defence Articles

Science Article Count:  76

Sciencey stuff

 

World Article Count:  591

World News

Instagram