Judith Collins to investigate Australian warship internet disruption

Monday 9 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Mon 9 Jun 2025, 12:45pm

In this story Christopher Luxon, Judith Collins, ABC News, Royal Australian Navy

The Royal Australian Navy ship HMAS Canberra accidentally disrupted mobile internet access in Taranaki and Marlborough last week. Navigation radar interference from the warship affected 5 GHz wireless access points. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Judith Collins will look into how the incident occurred.

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1. RNZMon 9 Jun 2025, 9:18am

   Judith Collins looking into how Australian warship was able to knock parts of New Zealand offline - Luxon (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesMon 9 Jun 2025, 9:35am

   PM unsure how Aussie ship knocked parts of NZ offline (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldMon 9 Jun 2025, 12:45pm

   Australian warship HMAS Canberra disrupts internet in Taranaki and Marlborough, PM Luxon seeks answers (opens in new tab)