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- Category : Defence
New Zealand still has no specific plan for how it will reach its 2% of GDP Defence spend target, writes Wayne Mapp. But in order to spend an additional $16.5 billion over the next eight years, we’ll need one soon.
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Read more: New Zealand needs a Defence shopping list
- Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/03/06/wayne-mapp-new-zealand-needs-defence-shopping-list/
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- Category : Opinion
"Human-machine teams" using leading-edge technology to defeat the enemy are part of the NZ Defence Force's vision for the future.
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Read more: 'Machines will play an increasing role in targeting' - NZDF's vision for the future
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/587033/machines-will-play-an-increasing-role-in-targeting-nzdf-s-vision-for-the-future
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- Category : Defence
New Zealanders in the Middle East should attempt to leave by road or commercial flights as soon as it is safe to do so, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) said.
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Read more: Government working 'around the clock' to help New Zealanders stranded in Middle East
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/589079/government-working-around-the-clock-to-help-new-zealanders-stranded-in-middle-east
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- Category : Defence
An estimated 200 to 300 litres of lubricating oil has been spilt in Akaroa Harbour by the anchored Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Te Kaha.
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Read more: Navy vessel spills up to 300 litres of oil in Akaroa Harbour
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/08/navy-vessel-spills-up-to-300-litres-of-oil-in-akaroa-harbour/
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- Category : Defence
The government is urging New Zealanders in the Middle East to register on SafeTravel in preparation for evacuation.
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Read more: NZ Defence Force planes will head to Middle East in a matter of days for evacuations
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/588690/nz-defence-force-planes-will-head-to-middle-east-in-a-matter-of-days-for-evacuations
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- Category : News
Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
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Read more: Naval officers face charges over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
- Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/02/naval-officers-face-charges-over-sinking-of-hmnzs-manawanui/
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Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
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Read more: Naval officers face charges over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/588412/naval-officers-face-charges-over-sinking-of-hmnzs-manawanui
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- Category : News
Taranaki’s engineering sector has taken a step towards securing work under the Government’s $12 billion Defence Capability Plan, with the Taranaki Alliance signing a memorandum of understanding with British military vehicle manufacturer Supacat.
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Read more: Taranaki Alliance signs MoU with British defence vehicle maker Supacat
- Article: https://transporttalk.co.nz/news/taranaki-alliance-signs-mou-with-british-defence-vehicle-maker-supacat
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