Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies announced as the new New Zealand Chief of Defence Force
Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.
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Politically irresponsible’: Niue’s first female MP on proposed constitutional changes
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Winston Peters postpones New Caledonia visit amid unrest
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Marches,...
Multi-million-dollar package announced for PNG during NZ Pacific mission
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No group case hearing two days before referendum Polling day in Vanuatu
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Riots and unrest rock New Caledonia, Noumea International Airport closes and cancels flights
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NZ wants to work with regional partners on security
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The Pacific family of nations – the changing security outlook
Statement by NZ Foreign Minister Winston Peters at the Kumul Leadership Centre in Port Moresby
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Ravai looks forward to Fijian Drua clash
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Australia guarantees Tuvalu’s security in $110m pact
Australia is guaranteeing Tuvalu's security under a new pact as it pledges more than $110 million (US$72 million) in a development package.
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