Foreign Interference Attempts Persist in New Zealand, Says Intelligence Service

New Zealand's Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) has reported that attempts by some foreign states to interfere with the country's democracy, economy, and civil society are persistent. The agency identified increasingly aggressive activity from individuals associated with a small number of foreign states, posing an enduring threat to national security. The report also highlighted the importance of regional Pacific security and the growing presence of China in the South Pacific. New Zealand has toughened its tone on security and China in the past year.