2026
Line of Defence Magazine – Winter 2026
Kia ora and welcome to the Winter 2026 issue of Line of Defence – our 40th issue and 10th anniversary edition! This issue’s font cover depicts red and blue pills, taking its metaphoric cue from […]
Month: June 2026
Aerospace
New Zealand-developed FireVision technology integrated into Transall aerial firefighting platform
Aerial firefighting organisation Transall Tankers and technology company Tabula have partnered to integrate live fireground intelligence capability into the Transall C-160 aerial firefighting platform. The integration of Tabula’s FireVision platform will combine live fireground mapping, […]
Defence
NZ Army and Royal Gurkha Rifles sharpen combat skills under the Southern Alps
Soldiers from the New Zealand Army’s 2nd/1st Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment (2/1 RNZIR) have trained alongside soldiers from 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles (RGR) during an exercise at Burnham and Tekapo. The biennial […]
2026
New Monthly Edition: New Zealand Security Magazine – June 2026
Kia ora and welcome to the June 2026 issue of New Zealand Security Magazine. With this issue, we hit the Winter months with the first in a series of changes designed to get your NZ […]
Electronic Security
Make it Count: Nominating for the 2026 New Zealand Security Awards
If you’re thinking you have a colleague who might be worthy of a New Zealand Security Award, nominate them, writes chief editor Nicholas Dynon, but make sure your nomination is a compliant and competitive one. […]
Features
John Wick and the Art of Physical Security Risk Management
So what do John Wick and the New Zealand Government’s Protective Security Requirements (PSR) have in common? ICARAS Security Consultants explores a few lessons from the underworld. The John Wick franchise has enthralled audiences with […]
Guarding & Patrols
Decade of Firsts: Su Kaur celebrates 10-year milestone with FIRST Security
Su Kaur has notched up a stellar decade with FIRST Security during a career that has seen her rise from security guard to a range of regional management roles, writes Nicholas Dynon. Su Kaur has […]
Features
Race to the Bottom: European report evidences what we already know
Latest International Security Ligue report into the procurement of security personnel services in Europe finds misalignment between procurement practices and the operational realities of modern security delivery, writes Nicholas Dynon. Procurement of Security Services – […]
Access / Perimeters
Protege GX cybersecurity changes: What you need to know
ICT has announced a new series of quarterly Protégé GX updates aimed at delivering stronger protection by default. The first update is available now. In the first of a new series of quarterly updates, Protege […]
Electronic Security
Nextro wins NZ Project of the Year at Axis Oceania Partner Awards 2026
Nextro takes out the Project of the Year – New Zealand award at the annual Axis Communications Oceania Partner Summit on Australia’s Gold Coast. Auckland-based integrator and managed network and security services provider Nextro has […]
Guarding & Patrols
Allied Security grappling champion finds national success
Allied Security security officer takes his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to the national stage, achieving success at New Zealand Grappler Summer Slam Nationals. Ministry of Social Development (MSD) Allied Security guard Ryan is now a national grappling […]
Guarding & Patrols
Matrix security officer on midnight patrol prevents fire, supports police response
Matrix security patrol officer Raymond Townsend prevents fire outbreak at customer site in Auckland, earning praise from police responders. At Just after 11:30pm, during a routine patrol at one of its commercial client’s sites in […]
Guarding & Patrols
15 year milestone for FIRST Security operations specialist Gareth Bacon
Gareth Bacon’s two-decade-long career in security has been dominated by his 15-year rise within national security provider FIRST Security. FIRST Security National Manager – ATM Services Gareth Bacon has achieved 15 years of service with […]
Industry bodies
NZSA to host Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum 2026
Following a successful showing last year, the Security of Crowded Places in New Zealand Forum is back – this time Auckland’s Eden Park will set the stage. The New Zealand Security Association has issued an […]
Guarding & Patrols
Red Badge delivers at One Stadium opening weekend
New Zealand security provider Red Badge Group delivers security and safety for opening events at Christchurch’s new One Stadium. The first major sporting event at Christchurch’s new One New Zealand Stadium took place on the […]
