NZ, Chinese and Tasman Sea

A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to Aukus
The appearance of three Chinese naval vessels firing live rounds in the Tasman Sea has caused understandable alarm in New Zealand and Australia. But this has more to do with the geopolitical context than the actual event.
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 defence spending.
Australia warns airlines to beware of a potential Chinese navy live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
Australia warned airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand to beware of Chinese warships potentially conducting a live-fire exercise in the Tasman Sea
China slams Australia for ‘hyping up’ live-fire drills in Tasman Sea
The defence ministry has hit back at Australia’s response to its naval exercises off the east coast, labelling Canberra’s protests as “unreasonable”.
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China accuses Australia of ‘hyping up’ live-fire drills in Tasman Sea
The verbal crossfire follows Australia’s complaint that it did not receive sufficient notice of a military drill conducted by Chinese warships on Friday.
Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia
China's naval exercise in the Tasman Sea has put Australia and New Zealand on alert, with Canberra calling it "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 ...
Explainer: What are the Chinese naval vessels doing in the Tasman Sea?
The New Zealand Defence Force, in conjunction with Australian authorities, are continuing to monitor a People's Liberation ...
China defends naval drills in Tasman Sea, accuses Australia of ‘deliberately hyping’ military exercises
Beijing on Sunday said Canberra had “deliberately hyped” recent Chinese naval exercises near the Australian coast and ...
Defence Minister reveals new location of Chinese warships in Tasman Sea
Defence Minister Judith Collins has revealed the new location of the Chinese warships off the Australian coast and says the Government does not know if the ...
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", ...