A leading strategic studies professor believes Beijing calling out New Zealand over its defence ties with the US is full of overreaction and hype.
The United States and New Zealand issued a joint statement this week when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met President Joe Biden at the White House.
The countries committed to co-operate more militarily - in the face of China's push into the Pacific through a suite of proposals - including security.
Victoria University of Wellington professor of strategic studies Robert Ayson spoke to Susie Ferguson.
