N. Zealand to spend over $2B on defense
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-29 02:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Military & Defence, Tax & Budget, World News, Business & Economy, Environment & Climate, Asia Pacific
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WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s government will boost defense spending by 9 percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled on Thursday, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying the country faced its “most adverse” security environment in eight decades.
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