An international relations professor is warning China's activity in the Tasman Sea shows it wants to establish a permanent military presence in the Pacific, and New Zealand must prepare for that.

The New Zealand Defence Force, in conjunction with Australian authorities, are continuing to monitor a People's Liberation Army - Navy (PLA-N) Task Group on Sunday.

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“Disappointing.” That was the blunt assessment from Fijian Drua skipper Frank Lomani following their heartbreaking 38-34 loss ...

94°E–130°E), the Coral Sea (4°S–26°S, 142°E–174°E) and the Tasman Sea (26°S–46°S, 150°E–174°E). Values are also provided for the Great Barrier Reef (see below for details). These regions are the same ...

A high to the east directs northerlies over the state, ahead of an approaching cold front forecast to cross Tasmania during Sunday morning. Another high begins to build over the Bight on Sunday, and ...