Chinese ships conduct Live-Fire Drills in Tasman Sea

February 24, 2025

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Chinese warships have been conducting live-fire exercises in international waters in the Tasman Sea, prompting concerns from both New Zealand and Australia.

The drills, which took place about 340 nautical miles southeast of Sydney, led to planes being asked to avoid the affected airspace.

New Zealand’s Defence Force confirmed that one of its navy warships, HMNZS Te Kaha, observed live rounds being fired from a Chinese warship, the Zunyi. The Chinese navy had previously advised of another live-fire exercise, and New Zealand officials say they are monitoring the situation closely.

Australia’s Airservices agency also issued warnings to airlines, resulting in at least three flights altering their routes. Passengers on an Emirates flight from Sydney to Christchurch were among those affected after the Chinese navy directly warned them to avoid the area.

New Zealand and Australia continue to track and monitor the movements of the Chinese vessels.

Article written by Milli Banbury

This article was written using AI as an assistive tool for research and writing.

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Room 4 planted a garden behind their classroom. They watered the seeds, pulled out weeds, and watched small green shoots appear. Some plants grew vegetables, and others grew bright flowers. The children measured the plants each week and wrote down what they noticed. By the end of the term, the garden had changed a lot. The class learned that plants need care, sunlight, and time to grow well.

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The class only measured the garden once. The children liked flowers more than vegetables. The plants grew quickly because of the weeds. The class planted a garden and learnt how plants grow.