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- New Defence Minister Chris Penk Signals Continuity in New Zealand's Independent Strategic Policy
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Politics
In his first major interview since assuming the defense portfolio, Chris Penk has affirmed that New Zealand will maintain its "independent foreign policy" despite the escalating co...
- Royal New Zealand Air Force Aviator Dies Following Emergency Medical Event at Ōhakea Air Base Pool
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Australia & Oceania
A member of the Royal New Zealand Air Force passed away Tuesday morning after suffering a medical crisis at the base swimming facility. Emergency responders from Fire and Emergency...
- New Zealand Auditor General Delays Key Review of Defence Force Abuse Prevention Program
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Politics
The Office of the Auditor General has postponed the release of its third performance audit into Operation Respect, the New Zealand Defence Force’s initiative to eliminate harmful b...