Chinese harassment complaints may signal deeper geopolitical tensions
Beijing’s recent allegations of “harassment” against the New Zealand Defence Force could be a calculated response to shifting…
Devonport Naval Base: NZDF silent on last private home overlooking site after $4.2m church purchase
While costly, the 2025 purchase seemed prudent, given security concerns and potential “espionage” threats arising from the property’s…
Inquiry finds NZDF accepted $418k in gifts, calls for careful policy
The NZDF introduced a new policy in 2023 that resulted in a reduction in the number of gifts…
NZSAS elite domestic terror Commando unit quietly shelved as police anti-terror team steps up
Previously those squadrons were entirely focused offshore. The alleged move follows a sharp drop in experience and numbers…