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Planes diverted as China conducts rare military drill near Australia

Planes flying between Australia and New Zealand were diverted due to China's military exercise nearby, which may involve live fire.
Australia and New Zealand are monitoring a Chinese fleet, comprising a frigate, a cruiser, and a supply tanker, since last week.
New Zealand received no notice from the Chinese Government about the strike force's movements, according to a statement by Collins.
Several international flights were affected by these diversions.

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The Age

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