At Large with Toby Manhire
Beijing’s ballistic message in the Pacific, and its meaning for NZ
Toby Manhire speaks to Anna Fifield about China’s latest military statement in the Pacific, and Alex Casey about the many legitimate connections between New Zealand and Taylor Swift’s wedding.
07 Jul 2026
More about the episode
When the People’s Liberation Army launched a nuclear-capable long-range missile into the Pacific Ocean, it was testing its capability, but it was also flexing its muscles. Anna Fifield joins Toby to explain who was the message for, and what it means for New Zealand. Plus: In How Good, Alex Casey heroically joins the dots from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding to the brave and never embarrassing nation of New Zealand. At Large with Toby Manhire is produced by Te Aihe Butler, Jin Fellet and The Spinoff. Read more at thespinoff.co.nz.
