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New Zealand rejects US ‘freeloader’ swipe over defence spending

Analysts say the US defence secretary’s taunts ring hollow given Washington’s own record of undermining alliance obligations.

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New Zealand rejects US ‘freeloader’ swipe over defence spending

Analysts say the US defence secretary’s taunts ring hollow given Washington’s own record of undermining alliance obligations.

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Pete Hegseth's 'freeloading' snipe: Should NZ be worried?

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New Zealand rejects US ‘freeloader’ swipe over defence spending

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New Zealand rejects US ‘freeloader’ swipe over defence spending

Pete Hegseth's 'freeloading' snipe: Should NZ be worried?

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