When geopolitical tension mounts, New Zealand tends to lean closer to traditional allies. Chinese warships in the Tasman make ...

The defence minister says the presence of Chinese warships carrying out live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea is "unusual", ...

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.

A high pressure system is centred over the Tasman Sea. A trough and cold front will move across SA from the west during Saturday. Another high pressure system southwest of Perth will move to a ...