Security

Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned the US it should abide by the "One China" principle in relation to Taiwan, saying those who play with fire will get burnt.

This follows a two hour phone call… Audio

Solomon Islands prime minister Manasseh Sogavare is adamant there will not be a Chinese military base, facility or institution of any kind established in his country, saying a base would not be in its… Audio

Government agencies have a facial recognition system that can use driver licence photos to check people's identity when they get a Covid-19 vaccine.

Health officials insist they have never used it… Audio

There was panic in Auckland's North Shore yesterday when five schools went into lockdown after reports of a gunman on the loose. Takapuna Grammar, Belmont Intermediate, Belmont Primary, Bayswater… Audio

The NATO leaders summit, where leaders pledged more funding to Ukraine and to strengthen forces in Eastern Europe, has come to end.

US President Biden said Ukraine can count on support from the… Audio

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has called Russia's war on Ukraine "the biggest security crisis since World War Two" and he says leaders are committed to supporting Ukraine for as long as it… Audio

The leaders of New Zealand and Spain have agreed to significantly boost the number of young people who can live and work in each country.

Jacinda Ardern and Pedro Sanchez met in Madrid overnight, on… Audio

NATO's secretary general Jens Stoltenberg says Turkey has agreed to support Finland and Sweden's NATO membership.

Turkey had until today vetoed the two countries joining the security alliance.

Jens… Audio

Japanese media are reporting their Prime Minister is considering a summit with New Zealand, Australia, and South Korea in a show of solidarity against a more assertive China.

All four countries have… Audio

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says he knows why the last 10 years in America have been "uniquely stupid". Perhaps unsurprisingly, he lays the blame squarely on social media platforms like… Audio

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… Audio

The Government has sought to temper any trepidation over New Zealand's move to forge closer defence ties with the United States.

The countries issued a joint statement this week - committing to… Audio

Security patrols will restart in Christchurch's red zone due to rising vandalism.

The patrols were canned last year when the city council took over the area's management from the Government.

Local… Audio

Police Minister Poto Williams talks to Lisa Owen about the rise in gang tensions and recent shootings at houses.

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And the gang turf war's spread beyond Auckland to the Far North town of Kaikohe.

Police there say they've seized a pistol and meth in vehicle stop. And there's now a heavy police presence in the… Video, Audio

With leaked documents showing China is seeking a region-wide policing and security deal with 10 Pacific countries, the prime minister Jacinda Ardern is urging a unified response.

The issue of Chinese… Audio

The Solomon Islands government is expecting official confirmation the Chinese foreign minister Wang Li will visit the Pacific Island this week, to formally sign a controversial security pact.

It… Audio