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.
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Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping today.
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US close-call in strait with Chinese destroyer
The US military released video of an 'unsafe' Chinese manoeuvre in the Taiwan Strait.
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Nato's gang of four in the Indo Pacific
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India files criminal complaint against Rolls-Royce and BAE
Financial Times: Groups accused over historic deals to supply country with fighter jets.
PM unconvinced as review finds intelligence committee lacks independence
The relevant act currently requires the committee to be chaired by the Prime Minister.
Russia launches ‘largest drone attack’ on Ukraine since war began
The attack lasted more than five hours, air defence shot down more than 40 drones.
Andrew Little says the Bushmasters will save Kiwi soldiers' lives
Andrew Little says the vehicles will save lives of Kiwi soldiers on the front line
US v China: We know what side we're on - Defence Minister Andrew Little
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Focus: Defence Minister with new Bushmaster military vehicles
Defence Minister Andrew Little marks the arrival of 18 Bushmaster protected mobility vehicles at Trentham Military Camp. Video / Mark Mitchell
The flights carrying $41m in cash during peak of cyclone crisis
Armed police watched on as the "very important mission" came in to land.
City Rail Link won't open until at least 2026, Harbour Bridge backlash & Christchurch arborist tragedy | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 May, 2023
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Hopes new intersection will minimise risk for Ōhakea Defence Force staff
A roundabout will be built at the entrance to the Ōhakea air force base.
‘Time for Truth’: Act releases Alternative Budget featuring tax cuts, prison boost
Act proposes 200 more youth justice beds be built at a cost of $500 million.
Destiny Church leaders make Gallipoli pilgrimage
Brian and Hannah Tamaki pay tribute to the fallen soldiers who did not return.
NZ Navy chief on China: We can’t stand aside and say ‘nothing to see here’
Speaking at an Anzac service in Hawaii, Rear Admiral says NZ will defend freedom.
First New Zealand Memorial Museum to open in France in October
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Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga
'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.
Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
Focus Live: Anzac Day 2023
Thousands of people gathered at the central Auckland Anzac Dawn Service at the Auckland Domain and across Aotearoa to mark Anzac Day 2023. Video / Whakaata Māori
Martyn Dunne: We remember the past but must acknowledge the future
Opinion: 'The mana of Anzac Day is as strong today as has ever been.'
Veterans talk about their service and why Anzac Day is celebrated
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand.
NZ and Australian army chiefs strengthen relationship with signing of new plan
The chiefs of each of the armies are calling it a "significant step forward".
French Embassy reveals why warship was in Hauraki Gulf
French officials say Coastguard crew 'may have been surprised' by the navy vessel.