Australia warned airlines flying between Australian airports and New Zealand about Chinese warships conducting live-fire exercises in the Tasman Sea. Several flights were diverted, raising questions about the lack of notice from China. The warships were exercising freedom of navigation off the Australian east coast, a move that angers Beijing. There was uncertainty about whether live fire had occurred, but the risk had passed. New Zealand confirmed there was no ongoing danger. New Zealand’s aviation regulator did not issue warnings. Australian officials planned to discuss the disruption with Chinese counterparts at a G20 meeting in South Africa. Flight monitoring websites showed flights avoiding the area. Airlines like Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia modified flight paths to avoid the danger zone.
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Auckland Southwestern Motorway car fire: Land Rover engulfed in flames caught on video
Traffic to and from Auckland Airport is heavily congested due to a car fire on the Southwestern Motorway. A witness reported that the vehicle, a classic model Land Rover, emitted dark grey smoke and flames were seen engulfing its bonnet, with fire rising from underneath the engine and around the wheel wells. The incident occurred just after the Massey Rd interchange on State Highway 20, causing significant delays for motorists in the area. Full Article
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