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Category : Defence
Author: Defsec

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced a refreshed ministerial lineup, which includes the elevation of Chris Penk to Cabinet, replacing the outgoing Judith Collins as New Zealand’s Minister of Defence.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2026/04/02/chris-penk-to-become-defence-minister/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Jonathan Milne

The operation was called ‘Trojan Compass’ and it’s a call sign of things to come. The Royal NZ Air Force No 40 Squadron aircraft, crew and detachment were deployed last month to RAAF Base Richmond in New South Wales to work as part of the Australian Defence Force, under Australian call signs, flying to locations across Australia and the Indo-Pacific.

Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/03/18/nz-joins-forces-with-australia-the-most-dangerous-times-in-my-lifetime/
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Category : Opinion
Author: SOPHIE MAK

Closer ties could see Wellington follow Canberra in buying Mogami-class frigate. New Zealand is continuing to weigh its options for replacing two navy frigates, with a statement this week hinting Japan could achieve another big win for its Mogami-class vessels.

Article: https://archive.ph/myxAo#selection-2675.0-2675.67
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Category : Opinion
Author: Morning Report

The Chinese Embassy says New Zealand and Australia's recent comments on China are unwarranted and inappropriate, accusing the nations of "inexplicable colonial-style arrogance".

Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/world/590014/colonial-style-arrogance-china-unhappy-with-nz-australia-statement
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Category : Opinion
Author: Q+A Reporters

A retired military leader has issued a stark warning about the Defence Force's capabilities in light of the Iran war.

Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/22/extreme-risk-retired-generals-warning-about-nzdf-amid-iran-conflict/
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Category : Defence
Author: Justin Bassi, David Capie and Alex Bristow

Tuesday’s meeting between the foreign and defence ministers of Australia and New Zealand was a nicely poised display of strategic alignment and statecraft. It balanced an ambitious plan to build an ANZAC platform of joint procurement, sustainment and operations by 2035 with a clear articulation of both countries’ shared interests and agency in the Pacific and beyond.

Article: https://www.aspistrategist.org.au/anzmin-shows-the-australia-new-zealand-alliance-has-focus-and-potential/
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Category : Defence
Author: Hon Judith Collins KC

At approximately 4:30am on the 25th of April 1915, the first ANZAC landing at Gallipoli forged a bond unlike any other; changing the Australian and New Zealand relationship forever. Since then, Australians and New Zealanders have served and fought side-by-side with selflessness, courage, perseverance, and mateship, to defend our freedom, our values, and uphold a peaceful world.

Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/operationalising-australia-new-zealand-alliance-anzac-2035-closer-defence-relationskk0EO4fLKA
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