Chinese state-run media has released menacing footage of its live fire exercises in the Tasman Sea, as more passengers planes were reportedly diverted while flying between Australia and New Zealand.

Chinese Navy Drill in Tasman Sea Forced 49 Flights to Change Paths, Australian Official Says By Renju Jose and Lucy Craymer SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A Virgin Australia pilot alerted ...

New Zealand's foreign minister said he had raised concerns over China's recent live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea during meetings with Chinese leaders on Wednesday. The issue was a lack of notice ...

He did not directly address questions about whether more Tasman Sea drills could be expected, or whether Australia and New Zealand would get more timely warnings in future. New Zealand's Foreign ...

US Coast Guard Ship in Tasman Sea Did Not Interact With Chinese Navy, Commander Says By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY (Reuters) - A U.S. Coast Guard cutter crossing the Tasman Sea as part of maritime ...

Chinese destroyer CNS Zunyi, top, frigate CNS Hengyang, middle, and replenishment ship CNS Weishanhu transit the Tasman Sea near Australia on February 22, 2025. Chinese destroyer CNS Zunyi ...

New Zealand warned Monday that live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea off Australia by a Chinese battle group were a wake-up call. File Photo by PLA Navy/UPI ...

Minister of Defence Judith Collins said that China has launched a live-firing activity in the Tasman Sea following a warning on Friday and Saturday. “We are aware of reporting from the New ...

SYDNEY/WELLINGTON (Reuters) - A Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change ...

A Virgin Australia pilot alerted Australian authorities about a live-fire drill by Chinese naval ships last week in the Tasman Sea that forced 49 flights to change their paths, Australia's air ...