Security
Beijing call out to NZ full of overreaction - expert
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
Govt seeks to temper trepidation over defence
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
Questions why new intelligence agency not here yet
A new national intelligence and security agency New Zealand's own FBI-CIA is missing in action despite being a key recommendation from the mosque attacks inquiry.
The Government says it's too early… Audio
Security patrols back in Christchurch red zone
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 on rising gang tensions, shootings
Police Minister Poto Williams talks to Lisa Owen about the rise in gang tensions and recent shootings at houses.
Video, Audio
Heavy police presence in Kaikohe as gang tensions rise
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
China flexing its muscle in the Pacific
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
Solomon Islands and China expected to formally sign security pact this week
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
Do we really need to prepare for nuclear war?
Is New Zealand prepared for the impacts of a nuclear war or some other global catastrophe? With Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, it's not beyond the realm of possibility. Audio
Europe: UK security deal, spain spy scandal
Boris Johnson flew to Sweden to sign a security arrangement, which commits the UK to coming to Sweden's aid if attacked, police raids in Portugal misuse of data of Ukrainian refugees, and Spain's spy… Audio
Boris Johnson signs security deal with Sweden
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signed a security declaration with Sweden, pledging UK support should its military come under attack. He is expected to make the same commitment to Finland later… Audio
Bollard makers inundated with queries after spate of ram raids
Bollard manufacturers are being inundated with queries as the spate of ram raids continues unabated around the country.
Councils are also being approached by shop owners who are looking to strengthen… Audio
The cameras watching over us
All over the country, ratepayers are forking out millions of dollars for CCTV cameras. But are they actually making us any safer? Audio
Nicola Saker: Why my Dad became an 'enemy of the state'
The current issue of North and South magazine tells the fascinating story - under the headline "Enemies of the State?" - of Dorian Saker and some of his classmates falling under suspicion as suspected… Audio
China seals the deal with Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has signed a controversial security agreement with China, despite major resistance from local political figures, as well as from Australia and New Zealand.
There were no details… Audio
Cruise industry wants maritime border opened
Crusie ships may be allowed back into New Zealand waters by October, but the industry says without a firm decision now, cruise lines may turn their backs on this country.
Under Maritime Covid-19… Audio
Person dead after fall from height at POAL
A person died at Ports of Auckland this on Tuesday morning after a fall from a height.
The stevedore company Wallace Investments confirmed it was one of their staff members.
RNZ reporter in Auckland… Audio
Ratepayers forking out millions for CCTV
Ratepayers have forked out more than $29 million over the past five years to install CCTV cameras.
But experts say they don't necessarily make our streets safer.
Here's data journalist Farah… Audio
No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
Ardern on Kremlin's blacklist of NZers banned from Russia
The Kremlin has released a blacklist of prominent New Zealanders - including the Prime Minister - banning them from entering Russia.
Along with Jacinda Ardern, the list includes all MPs, the… Audio