New Zealand, Australia and Tasman Sea

Live-fire drills by ‘extremely capable’ Chinese warships rattle New Zealand and Australia
New Zealand raised fresh concerns Monday over nearby live-fire drills conducted by Chinese warships armed with “extremely capable” weapons, an unprecedented show of firepower last week that analysts say are part of Beijing’s ongoing plan to build a blue-water navy with global reach.
New Zealand warns Chinese ships in Tasman Sea armed with 'extremely capable' weaponry
New Zealand Defense Minister Judith Collins said Monday that a Chinese naval group conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea was armed with "extremely capable."
Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills in Tasman Sea ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?
The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies.
Here’s why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
There’s no suggestion China broke any laws, but analysts say the episode highlights escalating regional tensions over China’s influence.
Chinese warships with ‘extremely capable’ missiles alarm New Zealand and Australia
Chinese warships conducting unusual exercises near Tasmania are armed with “extremely capable” long-range ballistic missiles, New Zealand’s defence minister warned.
Chinese warships in Tasman Sea inch closer to Australia
The three Chinese navy ships in the Tasman Sea have moved slightly closer to Australia. The ships have been sailing in international waters off Australia's east coast and conducting live firing exercises, causing trans-Tasman flights to divert.
AUDIO: NZ's warnings about Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
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China Accuses Australia of 'Hyping' Chinese Naval Drills
China defence ministry spokesperson Wu Qian said on Sunday that Australian complaints over recent Chinese live-fire naval drills in international waters between Australia and New Zealand were "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts".
US Ally Releases Photos of Chinese Warships Near Coast
It was not clear whether the Chinese naval task group will transit westward to the waters south of mainland Australia.
Defence Minister Judith Collins says Chinese warships in Tasman Sea nothing to worry about
The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", ...
Australia says China warned of "live fire" drills in Tasman Sea with little notice, diverting flights midair
Australia's defense forces, joined by New Zealand, have been monitoring Chinese navy vessels since they were spotted last ...
NZ defence minister warns of 'extremely capable' Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
The Chinese warships off Australia's coast are carrying missiles with a range of about 1,000 kilometres, New Zealand's defence minister says, warning of an urgent need for her government to bolster ...
Peters to seek answers from China over warships, Cook Islands deal
The foreign minister will be raising the matters of the warships and the controversial Cook Islands deals in three high-level meetings in Beijing this week.
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Why wandering warships are rattling our relationship with China
As tensions ratchet up in the Pacific, foreign minister Winston Peters has landed in Beijing for scheduled meetings. He'll ...
Intelligence chief says Chinese warship development designed to be 'provocative'
Defence officials believe a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine accompanied the flotilla during its deployment off Australia's ...
Official Chinese report details PLA warships’ drills in Pacific Ocean amid Aussie, NZ hypes
An official Chinese media report on Tuesday provided details of recent exercises by Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) ...