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 ...
Foreign Policy Group Voices Alarm At New Zealand’s Role In Militarising The Pacific
24 February 2025 – Amongst an intense reaction to China’s naval exercises in the Tasman sea and recent agreements with Cook ...
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", ...
Chinese ships in the Tasman 'a gift from Beijing' for defence spending - expert
Activity by Chinese military ships in the Tasman sea is a "gift from Beijing" to a government trying to persuade the public of the need to spend more on defence, says a defence expert. The New Zealand ...
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 Army - Navy (PLA-N) Task Group on Sunday.
Expert Says China's Military Exercise In Tasman Sea Serves As 'Serious Threat'
An international relations professor is warning China's activity in the Tasman Sea shows it wants to establish a permanent ...