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![Canberra braced for Chinese backlash](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Canberra braced for Chinese backlash
Comments made about China's dominance in Asia by Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd could prove embarrassing to Canberra.
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New Defence Force chief announced
Army chief Major General Rhys Jones will replace Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae as chief of the NZ Defence Force.
![Korean conflict - What the global media is saying](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Korean conflict - What the global media is saying
What the international media is saying about North Korea's latest act of aggression.
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NZ condemns attack on South Korea
New Zealand is adding its voice to international outrage over North Korea's artillery attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island.
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Mapp tones down Defence savings
The Defence Force may only be able to save up three quarters of the $300 million touted after the release of the white paper, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.
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Minister tips full-blown war games within a year
Full-blown military exercises between the US and NZ could begin within a year, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says.
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US ready to take bigger Pacific role
The United States wants to to stamp its presence on the Pacific region.
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SAS fundraiser 'sad' - Hodgson
Labour's defence spokesman Pete Hodgson says it is 'sad' the SAS is fundraising for their families.