Security
VVVIPs visiting Queenstown
Five eyes intelligence and security representatives in Queenstown. Audio
Cartoon: The Famous Five Eyes
Some very, very important people arrived in Queenstown yesterday, reportedly for a meeting of the Five Eyes spying alliance. Toby Morris gives his take on what the secretive club's getting up to.
Govt keeps tight-lipped about high-security visit
The government is remaining secretive about which overseas officials are set to attend a high-security meeting in Queenstown this weekend.
Arrests in France over 'pre-election attack plot'
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of planning an 'imminent' attack in France, days before the first round of the French presidential election.
Woman loses legal bid over passport cancellation
A woman whose passport was cancelled last year has lost a legal bid to force the release of classified information used as a basis for the cancellation.
Anne Tolley responds to criticism of data collection plan
Social Development Minister Anne Tolley says the demand for private details was to ensure people receive the services they need, but she accepts the need to tackle privacy concerns. She says the… Audio
Privacy Commissioner dumps on data collection plan
The Privacy Commissioner, John Edwards, says the Government was wrong to demand that community groups hand over clients' private details if they were to continue receiving state funding. Audio
Two major blows to government data-sharing plan
The Government's data-sharing plan has suffered a second blow with the Privacy Commissioner rejecting a plan to force community groups to hand over clients' private details if they want state funding.
…Second undetonated bomb found in St Petersburg train blast
Investigators have found a second undetonated bomb on the train where 11 people died and more than 50 were injured this morning in Russia. Video, Audio
Nurse assault sparks hospital staff safety fears
An assault on a Christchurch Hospital nurse on her way to work has prompted calls for more secure parking for staff. Audio
Hospital staff fear for their safety after assault
The Christchurch District Health Board is increasing security patrols and looking at a shuttle service for staff after a nurse was attacked on Saturday morning walking to her car. Audio
US puts NZer fighting with IS in Syria on global terrorism list
New Zealand man Mark John Taylor has been fighting in Syria with the Islamic State since 2014 - and now he has been put on a global terrorism list by the United States. Audio
It's haere rā to Serco as Mt Eden Prison contract ends
Serco will end its management of Mt Eden Prison today after four years riddled with allegations of fight clubs, poor supervision and understaffing.
London terror: Two more arrests
Nine people are in custody in connection with the Westminster attack, as the death toll rises to five.
Inside UK Parliament following "terror attack"
Nine to Noon speaks to Joe Watts, Political Editor of The Independent who is among those still on lockdown inside Westminster after an alleged terror attack which has killed four people, including a… Audio
Security analyst predicts huge fallout from FBI revelations
Security analyst Paul Buchanan predicts huge fallout from FBI revelations, with the possibility key Trump aides could face criminal investigation. Audio
Stolen Secret Service laptop had 'highly sensitive' info
A laptop has been stolen from a secret service agent's car in New York City, but it has multiple layers of security and is not permitted to contain classified information, the agency says.
Public outrage after dog shot and killed at Auckland Airport
Security staff at Auckland Airport are being questioned on why a tranquilizer wasn't used on a security dog that escaped and ran amok and was eventually shot dead. Audio
CYF 'stuff-up' fuels privacy concerns
A Child, Youth and Family privacy breach is being brandished as proof the government cannot be trusted with people's private information.
Man arrested after White House breach
The man entered the White House grounds carrying a backpack, the US Secret Service says.
