New Zealand raised fresh concerns Monday over nearby live-fire drills conducted by Chinese warships armed with “extremely capable” weapons, an unprecedented show of firepower last week that analysts say are part of Beijing’s ongoing plan to build a blue-water navy with global reach.

An unusual series of military exercises by Chinese warships in the sea between Australia and New Zealand has prompted reproval from leaders in both countries about the amount of warning given.

New Zealand’s foreign minister is meeting senior officials in China just days after New Zealand and Australia said that Chinese warships should have given more warning before live-fire exercises in wa

The Australian and New Zealand militaries are monitoring three Chinese warships that are moving unusually far south along Australia’s east coast on an unknown mission

Drake’s fans in Australia and New Zealand will have to wait a little longer to watch him perform as part of his Anita Max Win Tour. The rapper has canceled the rest of the tour dates, and his team is working on rescheduling those concerts for the future.

Due to a scheduling conflict, says a rep for the rapper, the four sold-out shows are postponed: "We are actively working on rescheduling these dates."