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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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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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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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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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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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On February 26, 2026, the New Zealand Defence Force selected Syos Aerospace to deliver SM300 uncrewed surface vessels, SA2 and SA7 aerial systems, and SG400 autonomous ground vehicles.
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Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.
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Read more: Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability
- Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/kiwi-drones-boost-defence-capability
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