Al Gillespie
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, the US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel, flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was… Audio
US President declares ceasefire between Iran and Israel
The US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Waikato University professor and specialist in the laws of war Al Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ sends Hercules to Middle East as conflict escalates
New Zealand is sending a C130-J Hercules to the Middle East to bring back New Zealanders stuck in Israel and Iran, it will have to wait until the air space has reopened. University of Waikato expert… Audio
Israel and Iran - what next?
Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" is the biggest assault on Iranian territory since the Iran-Iraq War of 1980. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 June 2025
In today's episode, the government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli… Audio
Law professor on sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers
The government is being warned there could be diplomatic retaliation from Israel after New Zealand joined with a number of other allies in imposing sanctions on two Israeli far-right ministers… Audio
Al Gillespie: Are we headed for World War 3?
Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Jim to assess the prospect of another global conflict. Audio
Govt promises massive boost in defence spending
The coalition has promised a massive boost in defence spending up to levels not seen since the early 1990s, but there are still questions about where the money will come from. Political reporter… Audio
NZ concerned about Cook Is shipping registry
The government is expressing concern at the Cook Islands shipping registry after a tanker was suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet - Caleb Fotheringham has the story Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
In today's episode, the school lunch programme saga continues to dominate headlines. In the most recent development - Libelle - one of the companies contracted to make 125,000 lunches has gone into… Audio
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire deal
The agreement, negotiated by the United States, also includes the US immediately lifting its pause on military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. Waikato University International Law professor Al… Audio
Professor Al Gillespie: NZ's place in a fractured world
Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins Jim to talk about the war in Ukraine and which way New Zealand should go in its alliance. Audio
Winston Peters sacks Phil Goff over Trump comments
Winston Peters has sacked Phil Goff from his post as High Commissioner to the UK, after comments he made about US President Donald Trump at a Chatham House event in London. University of Waikato… Audio
International law expert on New Zealand-China meeting
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says a lack of notice from China ahead of live fire exercises in the Tasman represents a "failure" in the relationship with Beijing. Mr Peters made the comments… Audio
Should we be worried about 3D 'Ghost Guns'?
Professor Al Gillespie joins Emile Donovan to explain why he thinks it’s an issue we can’t ignore. Audio
CIA finds Covid 'more likely' to have originated in a Chinese lab
Professor of international law Al Gillespie joins Emile Donovan to explain how the CIA came to its finding, and why they had jurisdiction to make a claim. Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss a possible Capital Gains Tax, and the state of gun law in Aotearoa. Selwyn Manning is Managing Director & a… Audio
NZ looking 'poor' as B757 fails to make Japan trade trip
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made it to Japan for his trade trip. Leaving his delegation of 52 business and media behind in Papua New Guinea after the Defence Force Boeing 757 again broke… Audio
Ukraine Peace Summit in Switzerland
Nearly 90 countries and organizations will be attending the Swiss-hosted Ukraine peace summit over the weekend. Audio
Professor Al Gillespie: Update and analysis
Waikato University's International Law professor Alexander Gillespie joins us with analysis of the latest developments worldwide. Audio