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Category: Defence
Category : Defence
Author: The Devonport Flagstaff

Seven projects have been identified as immediate priorities for a multibillion-dollar rebuild of the Devonport Naval Base. Asbestos-ridden facility among first to go in base upgrade.

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Article: https://devonportflagstaff.co.nz/massive-navy-base-works-programme-outlined/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Nine To Noon

With the growing interest in smaller nuclear reactors around the world, how should New Zealand weigh the developing technology?

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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
Category : Defence
Author: Charlyse Tansey

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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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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Author: RNZ

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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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
Category : Defence
Author: DRM News

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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Category: Politics
Category : Opinion
Author: Lillian Hanly

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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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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Author: The Conversation

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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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
Category : Defence
Author: South China Morning Post

Analysts say the US defence secretary’s taunts ring hollow given Washington’s own record of undermining alliance obligations.

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Article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3355774/new-zealand-rejects-us-freeloader-swipe-over-defence-spending
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