Australia plans major overhaul of defences as China rises
China’s military buildup 'is now the largest and most ambitious of any country'.
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The removal of hurdles to citizenship for Kiwis in Australia is being celebrated.
Brain drain: Fears of exodus of Kiwis after Aussie citizenship change
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Jack Tame: Hidden pitfall in citizenship deal for Kiwis in Australia
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Michael Hill to buy Australian chain Bevilles in $45m deal
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Approach with caution: Why NZ should be wary of AUKUS
AUKUS is the agreement between Australia, UK and the US for the exchange of naval info.
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Opinion: Why NZ should be wary of buying into the Aukus security pact
"As a relatively small nation, it must now choose which side to support."
Sex worker who infected client with HIV fighting deportation to NZ
Clayton Palmer was convicted in 2018 on one count of grievous bodily harm.
Blame it on the booze: Hundreds of arrests at Aussie airports
The Australian Federal Police have had a busy six months at major airports.
NZ and Australian army chiefs strengthen relationship with signing of new plan
The chiefs of each of the armies are calling it a "significant step forward".
Sydney businessman supplied Chinese spies with intel - court
Csergo is just the second person arrested under Australia’s foreign interference laws.
Fletcher Building in leaky pipe probe
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Data shows that a lot of Kiwis lack a rainy day fund.
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