Pacific must not become a ‘military zone’ amid rise of China, New Zealand’s deputy PM warns

In an interview with the Guardian, Winston Peters says the world faces the most uncertain time' in 80 years ahead of talks with Australia's foreign minister

The Pacific must be protected from becoming a military zone amid China's growing push for influence in the region, New Zealand's top diplomat Winston Peters has warned ahead of a meeting with his Australian counterpart Penny Wong.

Peters, who is New Zealand's deputy prime minister and foreign affairs minister, told the Guardian that his country has a good relationship with China.