The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", but nothing Kiwis need to be worried about.

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast ...

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast ...

Australia says it detected no live firing from Chinese naval ships off its east coast, despite the vessels broadcasting a ...

The Chinese naval drills in the waters between Australia and New Zealand have prompted airlines to divert flights.

The warships — frigate Hengyang, cruiser Zunyi and replenishment vessel Weishanhu — are exercising a freedom of navigation in ...

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Australia dispatched warships to track a Chinese flotilla off the country's east coast, according to a newspaper report. It ...

Cool and dry air replaced heat and humidity across southeastern Australia on the weekend, bringing some welcome relief from ...

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