Security
Mayor angry after audit reveals council blocking emails
An internal audit says the Horowhenua District Council is exposed to extreme risk because its chief executive has intercepted people's emails without them knowing it. The mayor Michael Feyen says he… Audio
Why is Palantir in New Zealand?
Peter Thiel's company Palantir sifts through mass data really fast. It has an office in Wellington, but what is it actually doing in New Zealand? John Campbell investigates. Audio
Calls for strong encryption in 'Five Eyes' countries
More than 80 different organisations and individuals from 'Five Eyes' countries are calling for strong encryption in order to protect online privacy and security.
Family of UK mosque attack suspect 'massively shocked'
The family of a man arrested after a terror attack near a north London mosque say they are "shocked" and "their hearts go out to the injured". Audio
Van hits London mosque crowd in latest 'terror' attack
Britain has been rocked by another deadly van attack leaving one person dead and eight others in hospital, only two weeks after eight people were killed at London Bridge.
Man killed, 8 injured, in 'potential terrorist attack' in London
A man has died and eight people have been injured after a van struck a crowd of pedestrians near a north London mosque.
Reporting of terror linked to further attacks
Can media coverage of suicide attacks increase the chance of more attacks occurring? An economist who’s analysed US reporting tells Mediawatch empirical evidence shows it does.
Can covering suicide attacks make them more likely?
Can blanket media coverage of suicide attacks actually make them more likely? An economist who’s analysed US reporting tells Mediawatch he thinks it does.
Reporting of terror linked to further attacks
Can media coverage of suicide attacks increase the chance of more attacks occurring? An economist who’s analysed US reporting tells Mediawatch empirical evidence shows it does.
AudioSajjan Gohel: terrorism expert on what next
Sajjan Gohel is International Security Director at London-based think-tank the Asia-Pacific Foundation and a leading authority in the ideologies and strategies of terrorist and insurgent groups around… Audio
Sajjan Gohel: terrorism expert on what next
The world should prepare for more terrorist attacks similar to those in Manchester, London and Iran, especially during the month of Ramadan, says Sajjan Gohel, a leading authority on terrorist and… Audio
Govt wary of internet controls in wake of terrorist attacks
The government is in no rush to join Australia's demand that big online companies share encryption secrets with authorities.
Govt didn't treat data security breach seriously enough
The Ministry of Social Development's Chief Executive, Brendan Boyle, admits a security problem identified in January should have been taken more seriously. Video, Audio
Dairy security fund criticised as too small to make an impact
Dairy owners say the government's 1.8 million dollar fund to help some businesses buy security equipment is nowhere near enough to protect them. Steve Roberts is the director of Fortress Security and… Audio
Police Minister to announce security fund for dairy owner
ACT leader David Seymour claims the government nicked his idea and have done a pathetic take of it so far. He says it's disappointing and a cynical, vote-buying policy which won't improve the… Audio
Privacy concerns over fighting terrorism online
UK PM Theresa May is calling on calls on tech firms to lead fight against online extremism. Audio
Manchester police suspend info-sharing with US - BBC
Police investigating the deadly attack have temporarily stopped sharing information after a second leak to US media, the BBC understands.
Rethink on hostage tactics urged in wake of Sydney siege
The coroner's findings in the Sydney Lindt cafe siege have called on Australian and New Zealand police to rethink how they deal with hostage takers by trying to wait them out. Former New Zealand… Audio
Troops deployed across UK in wake of Manchester suicide bombing
Close to a thousand armed troops have been deployed to guard key sites across the UK, such as Buckingham Palace and Downing Street. Frank Gardner, the BBC's Security Correspondent, says it's an… Audio
Terrorist attack 'imminent', British PM says
British intelligence officials have upgraded the official terror threat level from severe to critical, following yesterday's suicide bomb attack at the Manchester Arena. Video, Audio
