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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.

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Author: Molly Swift

The Government is committing more than half a billion dollars to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to improve pay for personal and upgrade dated equipment.

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Author: Jamie Ensorl

The Defence Force is to get a near-$600 million boost in the Budget, with the money going towards personnel pay, equipment and infrastructure.  

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/judith-collins-says-defence-force-did-well-finding-savings-but-can-t-get-blood-out-of-a-stone.html
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Author: Ben McKay

New Zealand will boost funding for both defence and foreign affairs in its upcoming budget, in a move likely to please its international partners.

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Article: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8618221/defence-budget-boost-as-new-zealand-looks-to-step-up/
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Author: Charlotte Cook

Bad weather and aircraft availability left 12 Defence Force staff stranded in Antarctica for a month with a rapidly closing window to get out before winter.

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Minister of Defence Judith Collins says the readiness of the New Zealand Defence Force is improving after a report late last year suggested widespread issues.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/26/judith-collins-hints-at-budget-boost-for-fragile-defence-force/
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Author: Henry McMullan

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has unveiled its new Bushmaster NZ5.5 Armoured Vehicles as it strides towards enhanced defence capabilities.

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Author: RNZ

Intelligence agencies have revealed a further threat from China, telling MPs seven former Defence Force personnel were hired to help train the People's Liberation Army.

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