Monday, December 8, 2025

Latest

Chinese military warns Emirates flight en route to Christchurch as naval drills disrupt airspace

An Emirates flight from Sydney to Christchurch was directly warned by the Chinese military to avoid airspace over the Tasman Sea this morning amid unannounced naval exercises in international waters, 670 km southeast of Sydney.

The warning prompted air traffic controllers to issue formal advice to commercial pilots, leading to multiple flight diversions.

Chinese vessels were observed deploying a floating target and changing formations in a manner consistent with live-fire drills, though Australian authorities have not confirmed if shots were fired.

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that discussions with China were ongoing regarding transparency in military activities, while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese downplayed concerns, with reference to international law.

However, opposition figures criticised the government’s response, calling for a stronger stance against China’s growing military assertiveness in the Pacific.

Support DTNZ

DTNZ is committed to bringing Kiwis independent, not-for-profit news. We're up against the vast resources of the legacy mainstream media. Help us in the battle against them by donating today.

No login required to comment. Name, email and web site fields are optional. Please keep comments respectful, civil and constructive. Moderation times can vary from a few minutes to a few hours. Comments may also be scanned periodically by Artificial Intelligence to eliminate trolls and spam.

9 COMMENTS

  1. Sabre rattling.
    The human species still behaves like children.
    Thankfully this creation is a mere filter for the second, eternal creation.
    Let’s try to spend our time here with some dignity (a vain wish, I know).

  2. Australia needs a PM with balls. Tell Chine to F off.

    Stop supplying China with food and minerals.

    Of course NZ would do similar except John keys Govt already gave them all our dairy cows and technology for pennies on the dollar…..

  3. The BIG question here is this;
    Where are the Chinese submarines???
    Meanwhile, back on the surface, does the Chinese Frigate carry nuclear missiles that can generate an EMP over Australia?? Or- New Zealand for that matter?
    The below article is 5 years old, but still consistent…
    https://thecommonsenseshow.com/agenda-21-conspiracy-economics/breaking-china-preparing-kill-90-us-population-emp-pearl-harbor-first-strike-attack-followed
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NTYpTo_uS34
    https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3k4t1sU4yEo
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ycl2BOhkEM
    Not to be outdone, North Korea has the EMP capability as well…
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN99IM-Fq9o
    How to protect oneself from an EMP? That too is below…
    https://www.empshield.com/3-phase/

  4. Dont worry our voted leader Luxton will sort it out, so strong, ‘bald and impotent’ he will have powerfull words for them. With his Christian values and NZers best at heart he will do somethoing good, just because he hasnt done any good yet doesnt mean hes a cuck.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Wellington
broken clouds
19.4 ° C
20.8 °
18.3 °
79 %
8.8kmh
66 %
Mon
19 °
Tue
19 °
Wed
20 °
Thu
17 °
Fri
15 °




Sponsored



Trending

Sport

Daily Life

Opinion