The SIS has warned businesses and public officials to be on alert after a foreign spy tried to infiltrate high levels of Government and sensitive New Zealand industries.
The hostile intelligence officer came to New Zealand under a 'cover identity' and had meetings with senior Government officials with high level security clearances.
The spy visited "key New Zealand business facilities", according to information revealed by the SIS in its latest annual report.
"This activity may indicate foreign efforts to influence or access the knowledge of New Zealand's business community," said the SIS.
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