Judith Collins signals increased defence investment following Chinese naval activity

Sunday 23 February 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Sun 23 Feb 2025, 7:03pm

In this story New Zealand Defence Force, Judith Collins, Chinese Navy

Defence Minister Judith Collins has signalled significant investment in the defence force following live firing exercises by a Chinese naval task group in the Tasman Sea. The naval activity, which occurred near Australia, forced commercial aircraft to divert. New Zealand and Australian authorities are continuing to monitor the vessels.

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1. 1NewsSun 23 Feb 2025, 7:30am

   'We cannot hide anymore': Collins signals 'big budget' defence investment (opens in new tab)

2. StuffSun 23 Feb 2025, 6:05pm

   ‘We can’t hide at this end of the world anymore’: Judith Collins signals 'big' defence investment (opens in new tab)

3. RNZSun 23 Feb 2025, 7:03pm

   Explainer: What are the Chinese naval vessels doing in the Tasman Sea? (opens in new tab)