China had given notice that its warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise in the Tasman Sea, Australian ...

The vessels were sailing in the Tasman Sea, and their announced intent to perform exercises prompted a call for commercial ...

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

Defence Minister Richard Marles said China must explain its failure to provide sufficient notice for the live-fire training exercise in the waters between Australia and New Zealand on Friday.