Archive · 21 Aug 2025
NZ Report Flags China as 'Most Active' Security Risk
New Zealand is worried about spies and other countries trying to mess with them.
A new report says China is the biggest threat, trying to change things in New Zealand.
The report mentions that Russia and Iran are also trying to do sneaky things.
The government is also concerned about people becoming violent after being influenced online.
These threats are taken very seriously because they are affecting the country's safety.
New Zealand faces increasing national security threats, particularly from foreign interference and espionage.
China is identified as the 'most active' foreign power attempting to interfere in New Zealand's affairs.
The NZSIS report highlights China's willingness and capability to undermine New Zealand's national interests.
Russia and Iran are also mentioned as engaging in covert activities targeting New Zealand.
Violent extremism from lone actors radicalized online remains a concern.
- Who
- The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS)
- What
- An intelligence report highlights increasing national security threats, including foreign interference and espionage.
- When
- Released on Thursday.
- Where
- New Zealand
- Why
- To inform New Zealanders about the risks the country is facing.
New Zealand Intelligence Viewpoint
China's Response
China's Actions
New Zealand Intelligence Viewpoint
China is the 'most active' foreign power attempting to interfere.
China's Response
China dismisses the findings as 'unsubstantiated and groundless'.
- Report Title
- New Zealand’s Security Threat Environment
- Primary Threat
- Foreign interference and espionage
- Targeted by
- China, Russia, and Iran
- Key Actor
- China
- Director-General of Security
- Andrew Hampton
