A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS
When geopolitical tension mounts, New Zealand tends to lean closer to traditional allies. Chinese warships in the Tasman make that even likelier now.
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 ...
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 ...