New Zealand Will Explore Joining AUKUS, PM Announces

In his first overseas trip since taking office, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has visited his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney. Mr. Luxon said that in a “more challenging and complex world” the relationship in Australia, being New Zealand’s only ally, was “very foundational.” The Australian prime minister said he was “absolutely delighted” to host Mr. Luxon. “Australia and New Zealand, of course, share history, geography, values and a common strategic outlook, and our relationship has never been more important,” he said. When Mr. Luxon was CEO of Air New Zealand and Mr. Albanese was Transport Minister, the pair had formed a friendship based on being “aviation nerds,” he added....