Foreign Interference: China, Russia, and Iran Target New Zealand, Intelligence Agency Warns

New Zealand's domestic intelligence agency, the Security Intelligence Service, has publicly released its threat assessment report for the first time, revealing that China, Iran, and Russia are engaged in foreign interference in the country. The report highlights China's targeting of the Chinese communities in New Zealand, Iran's monitoring of Iranian communities and dissident groups, and Russia's war in Ukraine leading to geopolitical competition and disinformation campaigns. The agency also acknowledges the ongoing threat of domestic violent extremism in New Zealand.