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Luxon says NZ will ‘explore’ joining pillar of Aukus security pact

Australia has done New Zealand a 'real solid' on deportation, according to Luxon.

Ukraine has moved my soul on many levels

Opinion: Tenby Powell is back after setting up a relief effort in Ukraine.

Thames gunner named Soldier of the Year

Looking after mates earns soldier Person of the Year status.

Intercepted calls show growing number of Russian soldiers want out of Ukraine war

The urge to flee is common enough that soldiers talk of 500s — people who refuse to fight.

Commercial vessel and US destroyer attacked off Yemen, says US military

Financial Times: Growing threat to ships in one of world’s most important trade corridors.

‘Economy limping along’: The fiscal headwinds facing Luxon and Willis

A rundown of some of the big stories from the Herald's podcast network this week.

Audrey Young on Luxon's first Cabinet - the good, the bad and the unfair

OPINION: Cabinet positions suggests National well and truly in charge.

Australia alleges navy divers likely injured by China's ‘unsafe’ use of sonar

Several militaries have accused China of dangerous actions in the western Pacific.

NZDF apologies to aircraftman for its handling of her assault complaint

She faced a court martial - he did not.

White House unveils ban on US investment in Chinese tech sectors

Financial Times: Security threat cited, restrictions for firms linked to Chinese military.

Te Pāti Māori wants Aotearoa to be the Switzerland of the South Pacific

John Tamihere says the New Zealand Defence Force should be a peackeeping force.

Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food

New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.

New Zealand’s message to China in new defence strategy - not a 'path to war'

A grassroots activist group claims the new strategy leads NZ down the path to war.

Human remains found in search for Australian army helicopter

The black box crucial to explaining the tragedy is yet to be found.

Terehia and Ngahiwi Walker: Matariki educators

Wrote waiata, trained adult 35-member kapa haka rōpu, running hangi for 100.

Military service runs deep in Kelly's Tuhoe whānau

Flight Lieutenant Donté Kelly gains Masters in aerospace design.