Defence Minister Richard Marles has defended New Zealand’s ­delayed warning to Australia on a live-fire drill by three Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea, ­arguing that “it wasn’t a real incident” and ...

Australia's defence minister downplays concerns about time taken by New Zealand to raise an alert about Chinese warships ...

The defence minister has once again stressed that China did not breach international law by conducting live-fire drills off ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles has come to the defence of Anthony Albanese, stating that the Prime Minister “made clear” ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles could not say whether the Chinese flotilla off Australia is travelling with a nuclear ...

Defence Minister Richard Marles discusses the importance of maintaining Australia's Collins Class submarine fleet while the ...

In recent days, the Chinese Navy conducted two live-fire military exercises in waters near Australia and New Zealand, sparking concern in both countries. The Albanese government lodged a diplomatic ...

Australia said Saturday it has not received a satisfactory explanation from Beijing after Chinese warships off its east coast ...

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has said that China did not give a "satisfactory" answer for its ...

Australia accused China on Saturday of failing to give satisfactory reasons for what it called inadequate notice of a live-fire drill in waters between Australia and New Zealand that forced airlines ...

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon earlier said New Zealand "have been continuously monitoring, tracking and shadowing the movements of this fleet".