Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Photo: RNZThe prime minister says New Zealand has not been asked to provide military support in the Middle East, and had no plans to do so. When asked at a press conference this morning if New Zealand would join the United States in this instance, Christopher Luxon said no. "It's a no for me, and we haven't been asked to and I think we're unlikely to be as well." He reiterated his comments from yesterday, when he said New Zealand wasn't party to the information that led to the strikes.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 02, 2026 22:55 UTC