The increases are to meet a target of spending 2 percent of GDP on the military within eight years, Defence Minister Chris Penk says.

New Zealand's government will boost defence spending by nine percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled Thursday, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying the country faced…

A defence commentator says it is good to see Budget funds for training recruits, but he questions where the acceleration of technology is at.

Intelligence agencies received a 20% boost.

New Zealand's government will boost defense spending by nine percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled Thursday, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying the country faced…

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“The rules-based global system is under strain. Countries are boosting their spending on defense," said Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

New Zealand could move faster towards its target of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence if security conditions warrant it, Defence Minister Chris Penk tells CNA.

The increases are to meet a target of spending 2 percent of GDP on the military within eight years, Defence Minister Chris Penk says.