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Professor Al Gillespie: Update and analysis
Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins us with analysis of the latest developments worldwide. Audio
Winston Peters meets with US Secretary of State Blinken
Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken overnight, topping the conversational agenda is the war in Gaza and New Zealand's future position in pillar 2 of AUKUS… Audio
NZ won't be contributing more funds to UNRWA says PM Luxon
New Zealand won't be contributing more funds to UNRWA, the UN's aid agency for Palestinians, until the Foreign Minister is satisfied over allegations that several of its staff were involved in the… Audio
New Zealand could face 'tough decisions' on Gaza - expert
New Zealand could soon face tough decisions about peacekeeping efforts in the Israel-Gaza region, including whether we want to be involved.
This comes as tensions are rising and US Secretary of State… Audio
Dr Al Gillespie: A global murder mystery
Dozens of elite Russians have died in suspicious circumstances over the past few years in what the Sydney Morning Herald has called "a global murder mystery." Waikato University's International Law… Audio
Law expert says Israel-Gaza war is "troubling" for liberal democracies
A international law expert says the conflict between Israel and Gaza is very troubling for liberal democracies like New Zealand that depend on an international rule based order.
The government has… Audio
Around 500 feared dead after air strike on hospital in Gaza
About 500 people are feared dead in Gaza after an air strike on a hospital. Hamas says the strike was an Israeli air strike, but the Israeli military says the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation is… Audio
Authorities need to step up to deal with increased climate protests, law expert says
Protest in New Zealand has moved well beyond a march up the main street. Restore Passenger Rail protesters have cemented their hands to State Highway 1, and seriously defaced a car dealership in… Audio
Professor Al Gillespie: Ukraine and the world one year on
As the West remains resolute in its opposition to the invasion of Ukraine, many are wondering where Russia might look for support. Al Gillespie is a Professor of Law, specialising in international law… Audio
Missile hits Polish town: 'Someone will know where it came from'
The world was on a knife edge today as leaders from Nato countries discussed what to do after a missile of unconfirmed origin landed in a Polish border town, killing two people.
Initial reports from… Video, Audio
Al Gillespie: China's influence in the Pacific not all bad
China's increasingly visible presence in the Pacific has intensified concerns about its growing influence in the region. However, Professor Al Gillespie says China's presence in the Pacific need not… Audio
NZDF's Ukraine mission timed well with PM's US visit - expert
An international affairs expert says our deployment of a further 30 defence force personnel to Britain to train Ukranian soldiers will be a strong selling point for the Prime Minister's visit to the… Audio
What happens if Russia loses in Ukraine?
The outlook for the Ukraine situation is something we want to discuss again with Waikato University's Professor of International Law Dr Al Gillespie, author of the multi-volume The Causes of War. Audio
Al Gillespie on the threat of nuclear war in Ukraine
The ante has been upped in Ukraine in recent days as Russia attacked Kyiv with two cruise missiles while UN secretary general António Guterres was visiting the city. Professor of International Law Dr… Audio
A "battle for the Donbas" is underway
Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy said the Battle of the Donbas had begun.
His statement was made after Ukraine officials confirmed Russian forces have launched a new offensive along most of the… Audio
Professor Al Gillespie on the situation in Ukraine
The world is rightly horrified by the situation in Ukraine, but there's also the ongoing claim that the West has been partly to blame in this conflict. Waikato University's International Law Professor… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie
Along with the continuing Omicron threat, our Weekend panelists Janet Wilson and Al Gillespie discuss the Russia/Ukraine situation, Kainga Ora, political polling and why people are shunning rum and… Audio
Expert on why spies do not report all crime to the police
If you see a serious crime, you should report it, right?
Especially if you're a public servant. You'd think so, but it appears the nation's spies are exempt.
The Inspector-General for Intelligence… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Al Gillespie and Lavina Good
Joining us on the panel this morning are Dr Alexander Gillespie and Lavina Good. Among other topics, they'll be discussing the anti-lockdown protest on Auckland's motorway, the All Blacks and Black… Audio
Could more have been done to prevent LynnMall terror attack?
Friday's terror attack at LynnMall came after the 32-year-old Sri Lankan-born offender had been on the police radar for five years. The timeline involving this man -- who was shot dead by police --… Audio