Terrorism
Government and media get on same page for terrorism
A group representing our major news media have agreed a set of principles for reporting terrorism and “national security events." It's a response to fears extremists could use the media for their own… Audio
Case #017 - The Bombing of the Rainbow Warrior
The 1985 bombing of the Rainbow Warrior is described as the first act of terrorism against New Zealand. An assault which claimed the life of Greenpeace photographer Fernando Pereira. Audio
Police reveal two mass shootings foiled since March 15 attacks
Police say they managed to foil two mass shootings - one just before and another just after the March 15 terror attack.
The news came today in Christchurch at the first conference held in this… Video, Audio
Security a recent theme at Parliament
Parliament’s business often develops themes. Recently there’s a been a strong flavour of security with a side of white supremacy threats. Audio
Visas, budgets, and counter-terrorism laws before MPs this week
MPs will work on bills to extend or cancel visas, approve spending for past budgets, counter-terrorism laws and an increase in sick leave at Parliament this week
Battle against online harm beefs up censor's power
The government wants to beef up the chief censor’s power to root out harmful and hateful stuff online - but opposition politicians and internet freedom advocates say this is an overreach which could… Audio
Survey: NZ has changed as a result of the CHCH terror attack
Three quarters of the New Zealanders polled in the latest Research New Zealand survey believe New Zealand has changed as a result of the Christchurch terror attack in 2019. Emanuel Kalafatelis joins… Audio
Two years since mosque attacks, anti-Islam groups re-assert themselves
Nearly two years on from the massacre at two Christchurch mosques, a sharp focus remains on Islamophobia in New Zealand.
While Muslims generally experienced widespread love and support in the… Audio
Two years on, mosque attack video still available online
Two years on from the mosque attacks, a copy of the video showing the atrocities is still freely available online.
It's raising questions about efforts to stop its spread, such as the Christchurch… Audio
Protection against Covid-19 ranks as NZ's biggest issue
Fifty percent of New Zealanders surveyed in Research New Zealand's latest poll have ranked protecting Kiwis against Covid-19 as NZ's most pressing issue, followed by the availability of affordable… Audio
Calling Home: Clint Heine in London
Clint Heine is the founder of the popular Kiwis in London Facebook page, which attracts nearly 90,000 followers and is something of a one-stop shop for Kiwis. He's normally based in Twickenham, but is… Audio
Brownlee: review of counterterrorism services must continue
Muslim groups are calling for much faster action and accountability over the mosque attacks, including meaningful change to the country's security services..
The Federation of Islamic Associations… Audio
Islamic Federation report calls for Government accountability
There have been calls for more action and accountability over the Christchurch mosque attacks in a new report out this morning from the Islamic Federation. It seeks immediate action on a dozen of the… Audio
How to be a (very stable) genius
Professor Craig Wright is author of The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit - Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness. He's travelled the world looking to unearth the hidden lessons from… Audio
Royal Commission findings on mosque attacks go to govt
The Royal Commission findings in to the mosque attacks have been handed to the government.
However it remains up to the Prime Minister to decide if victims will see the report before it's released… Audio
Vienna 'terror' shooting: Gunman still on run
At least four people are dead and several injured after men with rifles opened fire at six different places in central Vienna, Austria, police say, with one gunman still on the run.
Five Month War
Leaving behind everything he'd ever known to help people struggling in his community wasn't something Abubakar (Abs) expected to do in his early twenties. But when war broke out in his hometown he… Audio
Christchurch mosque gunman sentenced - day one
Sentencing for the man responsible for the Christchurch mosque atrocities started on Monday morning.
Brenton Tarrant has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder and one… Video, Audio
Survivors face Christchurch gunman at day one sentencing
Warning: Story contains details some may find distressing.
The sentencing of the man who attacked two mosques in Christchurch began on Monday. Brenton Tarrant has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of… Video, Audio
Sentencing: Christchurch Mosque Attacks - Seeking Closure with Sentencing
With the sentencing of the gunman is due to start in Christchurch, Widows of Shuhada’s writer and producer, Lana Hart, catches up with some of the widows. Audio