# Cybersecurity threats and intelligence cooperation in the NZ

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cybersecurity-threats-and-intelligence-cooperation-in-the-nz
> Updated: 2026-10-14T01:27:02.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) identified China as the nation’s most persistent and capable state-backed cyber threat. In a report covering the year ending June 2026, the agency noted that 86 of 369 security-relevant incidents were suspected to have links to foreign state-sponsored actors, including China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea. These activities targeted government, healthcare, and educational sectors.

Following these security concerns, regional cooperation has intensified. Fiji has initiated a six-month partnership with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), funded by Wellington, to overhaul its intelligence and cybersecurity frameworks. This move follows reports from the U.S. Embassy regarding suspected Chinese-linked network compromises in Fiji. While the United States provides technical assistance to Fiji, China has rejected allegations of state-sponsored hacking, describing them as “unproven and politicized.”

## Claims

- The U.S. Embassy reported a suspected network compromise involving a regional organization in Suva between July and August 2026, alleging Chinese-linked hackers maintained access for several days. (disputed by 2 sources)
- Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated he has not been fully briefed on the reported cybersecurity incident despite claims from the U.S. Embassy that the government was notified. (disputed)
- Fiji's Cabinet approved a six-month, New Zealand-funded partnership with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to review and reform Fiji's intelligence structure. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Chinese Embassy in Suva rejected allegations of involvement in cyberattacks, accusing the United States of making baseless claims. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The United States is providing technical assistance and support to modernize Fiji's information and communications technology systems. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Fiji partners with New Zealand to overhaul intelligence amid cyber threats

Fiji is partnering with New Zealand's intelligence service to reform its security sector following U.S. warnings of suspected Chinese-linked cyberattacks on regional networks.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/fiji-partners-with-new-zealand-to-overhaul-intelligence-amid-cyber-threats

### 2026-09-23: New Zealand identifies China as primary state-backed cyber threat

New Zealand's NCSC identifies China as its most persistent state-backed cyber threat, citing 86 suspected state-linked incidents targeting government and essential services.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-zealand-identifies-china-as-primary-cyber-threat

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