TVNZ correspondent escorted from Pentagon meeting with Judith Collins

Tuesday 21 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 21 Oct 2025, 4:16pm

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TVNZ correspondent Logan Church was escorted out of the Pentagon after his accreditation was revoked for a meeting between Judith Collins and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Following the meeting, Collins stated that the Pentagon is positive regarding New Zealand's increased defence spending.

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1. 1NewsTue 21 Oct 2025, 9:48am

   TVNZ escorted out of Pentagon, access to Collins-Hegseth meeting withdrawn (opens in new tab)

   • Trump’s War Secretary 'positive' about NZ, Collins says after DC meeting (opens in new tab) Tue 21 Oct 2025, 4:16pm
2. The Press via The PostTue 21 Oct 2025, 11:33am

   TVNZ journalist Logan Church ‘escorted’ out of Judith Collins’ Pentagon meeting (opens in new tab)