New Zealand, Australia and Chinese warships

Here’s why Chinese warships near Australia and New Zealand have prompted alarm
An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given.
Flights diverted by Chinese warship activity between Australia and New Zealand
The three vessels sparked an alert for commercial pilots and forced flights on Australia-New Zealand routes to be diverted on Friday.
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.
China Says Australia ‘Deliberately Hyped’ Live-Fire Naval Drills
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New Zealand says China navy held 2nd live-fire drill in international waters
New Zealand said the Chinese navy conducted a live-fire exercise in international waters near the Pacific nation on Saturday, a day after it held a similar drill between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines to divert flights.
China accuses Australia of 'hyping' live-fire navy drills
China conducted naval drills between Australia and New Zealand over two days. Beijing said it is "deeply surprised and strongly dissatisfied" with Australia's remarks which it said were "inconsistent with facts.
China denies it didn't give timely warning of live-fire drills off Australia
China’s Defense Ministry says that Australia made “unreasonable accusations” and deliberately hyped the situation after three ...
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Commercial Flights Rerouted After Chinese Navy Announces Last-Minute Live-Fire Drills Near Australia
Commercial airliners flying over the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand were forced to reroute their flights on ...
Flights diverted as China takes naval exercises to Australia's doorstep
Analysts say China is demonstrating its naval capabilities through the rare live-fire drills and the development will prompt ...
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 ...
Commercial flights diverted as China carries out naval exercises near Australia
Military exercises by the Chinese navy in international waters southeast of Australia on Friday forced commercial flights ...
China live-fire drill off Australia: 3 flights diverted; ’disconcerting’ warning issued, says minister Richard Marles
On Friday morning, three planes from Sydney bound for the New Zealand cities of Christchurch and Queenstown were in the air ...
Man arrested after allegedly discharging shotgun in Christchurch suburb of Shirley
Video / NZ Herald A 36-year-old Spreydon man has been arrested after allegedly discharging a shotgun in the Christchurch suburb of Shirley this afternoon. Police were called to an address in Emmett St ...
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Webjet partners with Tourism New Zealand to discount fares from Australia
Webjet is offering discounted flights to Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington and more, departing across Australia.
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Australia warns airlines to beware of Chinese naval exercises in the Tasman Sea
China had given notice that its warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise in the Tasman Sea, Australian ...
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".