Security
NATO leaders meet amid 'the biggest security crisis since WWII'
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
Spain and NZ draw closer with new agreement
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
Turkey agrees to support Finland, Sweden for NATO
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
Reports PM considering summit over China
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
How to outwit the scammers' latest ploys: 'Take a breath and pause'
Digital safety specialists are warning people to be savvy of more sophisticated ploys cybercriminals are using to appear official and target victims.
The reason why America has become 'uniquely stupid'
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
Costa Rica 'at war' with Russian hackers
Costa Rica is in a state of emergency after cyber attacks that crippled health, education and tax services, and experts warn other nations should beware.
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