Wayne Mapp
Former Defence Minister on problematic plane
The Prime Minister abandoned his Defence Force flight to Melbourne because a 'maintenance fault' was identified with the Boeing 757.
Christopher Luxon ended up flying commercially, and running behind… Audio
Back-up plane sent to China for PM
The Prime Minister had a clunky start to his highly anticipated trip to China after two planes were spotted going all the way to Asia, one as back-up for a break-down.
The Air Force planes have… Audio
Defence force gets a major boost
Defence force personnel and former defence ministers are applauding a large boost to the military's funding in the upcoming Budget.
Almost $750 million will be spent on wages and the upgrade of… Audio
Slain Kiwi soldier was a hero, says former Minister
A former National Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says slain New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was a hero.
Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay from the Defence Force when he was… Audio
Former Defence Minister on AUKUS pact snub
The Prime Minister's downplaying the impact of a new tri-lateral security deal on New Zealand and its place in the region.
Australia, the United States and Britain have announced a the partnership… Audio
How do we regulate death?
New Zealand legislation around death is old and generally regarded as in need of a thorough refresh. The Ministry of Health is currently seeking public submissions on a review of the Burial and… Audio
Killing of Soleimani 'reckless' - Former Defence Minister
The former New Zealand Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says the killing of Soleimani was reckless, but he doubts it will lead to a major global conflict.
New Zealand still has around 50 military… Audio
New revelations won't obstruct Operation Burnham Inquiry
Hit and Run author Jon Stephenson's revelation he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by NZ SAS soldiers won't interrupt the Operation Burnham Inquiry, Political Editor Jane… Audio
Business confidence political fallout continues
Business confidence continues to slide towards gloom. The latest ANZ Bank's monthly survey shows a net 50 percent of firms expect the economy will deteriorate over the next year, down five percentage… Audio
Simon Bridges new National Party leader
We hear the opinions of former MPs Craig Foss and Wayne Mapp about Simon Bridges appointment and have analysis from journalist Richard Harman. Audio
Countdown to new National leader
Should National’s new leader be a coalition builder or the person best positioned to take on a two-way race? Former ministers and MPs Don Brash, Heather Roy and Wayne Mapp talk to John Campbell ahead… Video, Audio
Who will lead National? Bryce Edwards, Wayne Mapp discuss
Bill English's resignation from Parliament opens up the race for who will succeed him as leader of the National Party. National MPs have just over two weeks to decide who'll take over the reins as… Audio
Election 2017: Too close to call after surprising campaign
As a tumultuous campaign comes to a close, our final election panel share their thoughts on the last two months and what could happen on Saturday. Former Greens co-leader Jeanette Fitzsimons, former… Audio
Two weeks a long time in politics - former MPs talk turmoil
After a tumultous two weeks in politics, former Labour Cabinet minister Steve Maharey and former National minister Wayne Mapp discuss the changes. Audio
Investigate Afghan deaths and consider compo - Mapp
It is "not enough" to accept civilians might have been killed during an SAS raid in Afghanistan, former defence minister Wayne Mapp says.
Mapp: SAS not guilty of war crimes, operation a "fiasco"
The former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan are not guilty of war crimes. He says although the operation was a fiasco, they acted in the reasonable belief they were… Audio
PM doesn't rule out inquiry into Afghanistan attack
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson discusses reports former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed civilians were killed in an attack in Afghanistan. Audio
'It's an untenable situation'
Author of Hit & Run author Jon Stephenson says the government must hold an inquiry into SAS attacks in Afghanistan after former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp conceded civilians were killed. Audio
Former MP who met Peter Thiel backs citizenship bid
Former Cabinet minister, Wayne Mapp, recalls his dealings with Peter Thiel. He's all for the American billionaire having been given citizenship. "I think he really adds something to New Zealand. He… Audio
Victims who kill: law change proposed
The Law Commission is recommending a radical overhaul of the self-defence law for family violence victims who kill their abusers. Under the current law, a person must be under immediate threat to use… Audio