6 h. ago Why Chinese warships have got these Western countries so rattled

China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted

Events

11 h. ago Why Australia and New Zealand are worried about Chinese warships operating nearby

China’s live firing exercises caused flights between the two countries to be diverted

Events

60 h. ago Tensions escalate as China conducts a SECOND firing exercise in the Tasman Sea

New Zealand's Defence Minister Judith Collins confirmed the second day of warship exercises in the Tasman Sea on Saturday.

Events

3 d. ago Commercial flights diverted as Chinese warships undertake apparent live

Three Chinese vessels currently in international waters notified Australia’s defence department before the drillFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastChinese warships have undertaken an apparent live-fire drill in the seas between Australia and New Zealand, diverting commercial flights in the skies above.The Chinese navy notified the Australian defence department shortly before the drill on Friday. Continue reading...

Society

4 d. ago The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring 3 Chinese warships off Australia

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

Events

6 d. ago New Zealand’s latest tourist campaign 'Everyone must go' ridiculed

New Zealand's latest tourist campaign with the tagline 'Everyone must go!' has been ridiculed, with some saying it is 'tone-deaf' and comparing it to a clearance sale advert

Politics

7 d. ago New Zealand faces heat for tourism ad targeting Australians: ‘Sounds like we’re in a clearance bin’

Campaign featuring slogan ‘Everyone Must Go’ was aimed at creating a ‘sense of urgency’ for Australians

Society