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Fran O’Sullivan: New Zealand looks to shift its status as defence freeloader

OPINION: But a balancing act remains regarding NZ policy independence.

China v Crusher Collins: Beijing lashes out over NZ position

The embassy has responded strongly to a joint NZ-Oz statement criticising China.

Australia working towards ‘seamless’ military with New Zealand

The inaugural meeting of transtasman foreign and defence ministers was in Melbourne.

Australian officials coming to NZ to talk Aukus deal as Winston Peters, Judith Collins salute strength of Anzus

The ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.

Watch: Judith Collins nearly runs over Australian Deputy PM with pink Mars rover

The four ministers have spent the day locked away talking about China and submarines.

Aukus on the agenda, as Winston Peters and Judith Collins try to charm Australia

The pair are in the country for a history-making defence meeting.

NZSAS veterans offered urgent cash payments to prevent them quitting

The NZDF is tight-lipped over the NZSAS crisis, citing national security sensitivity.

NZ sending Defence Force team to Middle East to provide maritime security in Red Sea

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced the military deployment today.

Defence Force disables internet access for all staff over mystery issue

Military leadership won't specify the nature of the issue that cut internet access.

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.

Linton-based soldier charged with espionage applies for stay of proceedings

The case is the first of its kind in New Zealand.

The Price of Peters - $10b spending cuts in first year, $20b spending increases

An economist has costed NZ First's promises, and found them very expensive.

What is the Iron Dome? Israel's first line of defence explained

The Iron Dome is land-based and built to keep the citizens of Israel safe. But what is it?

Defence Force investigating alleged animal abuse at Canterbury military camp

A soldier is being investigated for allegedly dumping a mistreated dog in a recycling bin.

Navy divers scour hulls of ships in Tauranga after drugs tip-off

Two ships of interest were identified and Navy divers were sent to Tauranga.