As ANZAC day approaches, Australia and New Zealand will be strengthening the relationship between both armies under a new agreement that upgrades the long-standing trans-Transman strategic partnership. “Plan ANZAC” provides a framework to increase cooperation, improve interoperability, and enhance engagement as well as exchange information. Chief of the New Zealand Army Major General John Boswell,…
ANZAC Spirit Gets an Upgrade as Australia and New Zealand Armies Expand Cooperation
More Than Half of New Zealanders Now View China as a Threat: Survey
June 22, 2022
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New Zealanders’ perception of China has shifted dramatically over the first half of 2022, with the majority now viewing the Asian nation as a “threat,” according to a recent survey. A mini-survey conducted by Asia New Zealand Foundation in June found that 58 percent of New Zealanders view China as a “threat” and a record…
Kiwis Get Quarantine Free One-Way Travel to Australia
Kiwi’s will get free quarantined travel from New Zealand (NZ) to Australia after border restrictions were lifted on Monday. However, restrictions still apply with limits on the type of visitors allowed to enter NZ; and only two Australian states, New South Wales and Victoria opening to international travel. Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism, and Investment…
NZ’s Absence From New Military Alliance ‘Disappointing’: NZ Opposition Leader
September 15, 2021
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Opposition leader Judith Collins says the absence of New Zealand from the newly formed trilateral security partnership AUKUS is “concerning” and leaves many questions for the Ardern government to answer. “It’s disappointing that after many years of New Zealand’s co-operation with our traditional allies, the current government appears to have been unable to participate in…
New Zealand Closes Australia Travel Bubble
The Australia-New Zealand travel bubble will close from midnight on Friday in response to outbreaks of the CCP virus in Australia, effectively shutting out the rest of the world once again. This comes after the NZ government allowed a seven-day grace period to allow eligible travellers in Australia—except in the state of New South Wales,…
Sydney Outbreak Pops New Zealand’s Travel Bubble With Australia
The Greater Sydney outbreak of the CCP virus has burst Australia’s travel bubble with New Zealand (NZ), with NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing the travel pause on Friday. The pause in quarantine free travel, which will begin at 11.59 p.m. in New Zealand (10 p.m. in Australia), will last eight weeks. There will also…
NZ Officials Summoned by Chinese Embassy Following Condemnation of Cyberattacks
July 22, 2021
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The Chinese Embassy summoned New Zealand officials following the release of a joint international statement condemning Beijing’s involvement in malicious cyber activity. NZ Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta issued a statement after saying, “Areas of difference need not define our relationship, but we will continue to promote the things that we believe in and support the…
Australia, New Zealand, and Allies Say China Behind Malicious Cyber Activity
July 19, 2021
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Australia and New Zealand (NZ) have joined the United States in attributing malicious cyber activity to China’s Ministry of State Security and said they are deeply disturbed by Beijing using criminal contract hackers to back its state-run cyberattacks against targets worldwide. In media releases issued late Monday night, both the Australian and New Zealand governments called…
New Zealand Extends Pause on Travel Bubble With Australia for 5 More Days
June 29, 2021
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The New Zealand (NZ) government has announced that the pause on the trans-Tasman travel bubble will be extended for a further five days. Flights to Australia will resume from Sunday, July 4, 11:59 p.m. (NZT) to Victoria, South Australia (SA), Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and Tasmania. However, it will be constantly under review and subject…
NZ to Pause Quarantine-Free Travel Bubble With Victoria, Australia
May 25, 2021
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New Zealand has temporarily suspended its travel bubble with the Australia’s state of Victoria while the source of the new Melbourne cases in the last two days are investigated. The travel ban began on Tuesday at 8 p.m. (6 p.m. AEST) and will be in place for at least 72 hours. “While the case announced…
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