Soldier pleads guilty to attempted espionage and other charges
Monday 18 August 2025 · 7 outlets · 6 reports · updated In this story New Zealand Defence Force
A New Zealand Defence Force soldier with links to far-right groups has pleaded guilty to attempted espionage and other charges. The soldier, who is currently under interim name suppression, handed over sensitive military information to an undercover officer posing as a foreign agent.
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NZ Herald
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The Press
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1News via RNZ
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Otago Daily Times
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