Security
40 dead in Syria terrorist attack
The twin bomb attack in Syria's capital, Damascus, killed 40 Iraqis and wounded 120, Iraq's government says.
Cybersecurity and Smart TV's
The latest Wikileaks revelations have been an eye opener about the ways in which you can now be monitored through your smart devices around the house. The documents describe tools which can turn… Audio
Geopolitical shifts & impact on NZ
What will big geopolitical shifts like Brexit and the election of Donald Trump mean for New Zealand? Kathryn Ryan talks with Rodger Baker, an expert in geopolitical forecasting with the Texas based… Audio
WSJ's national security expert weighs in on CIA leak
America's Central Intelligence Agency is scrambling to contain the damage from Wikileaks' revelations of how the agency spies on targets by hacking their cellphones and even smart TVs. Shane Harris… Audio
US deploying defence system after North Korea launched missiles
The United States is deploying an advanced anti-missile defence system to South Korea as part of steps to bolster its ability to defend against North Korean ballistic missiles. North Korea...
Rape Crisis reject "data-for-funding" contracts
Rape Crisis groups say they will refuse to accept contracts with the Ministry of Social Development if it insists on making them hand over private information about clients in exchange for funding. As… Audio
Labour nominates Peters for Intelligence and Security Committee
The vacancy is a result of David Shearer's resignation, and Winston Peters is telling people not to read between the lines and to not assume the nomination means a working relationship with Labour. Audio
Privacy Commission investigates data-for-funding proposal
Sexual violence and counselling services are among groups from which the government is demanding private client information in exchange for funding. Audio
Taliban attacks kill 16 in Kabul
Almost simultaneous attacks in Kabul have left at least 16 people dead and 44 injured, the health ministry says.
Prisoners subjected to cruel, inhumane, degrading treatment
An inmate at risk of hurting himself was tied down for 16 hours a day for 37 nights in a row at Auckland Prison last year. The Chief Ombudsman has identified four other cases of similar treatment. Audio
Kim Jong-nam given lethal dose of VX toxin
The half-brother of North Korea's leader died in pain within 20 minutes of being given the toxic nerve agent, Malaysia's health minister says.
Tech news: No fly drones and exoplanets
The problems of private drone use during an emergency; claims that half of the world's web traffic is encrypted; and gamers identify planets for scientists in a cool citizen science project. Audio
Security guards seeing personal info of WINZ clients
Guards outside Work and Income offices are in another stoush over a security clampdown - this time complaining they're being forced to break the law and breach people's privacy.
Murderer gets apology over security classification
Convicted child sex offender and murderer Phillip John Smith has received an apology from Corrections after mistakes were made over his security classification.
Donald Trump's security chief resigns
Michael Flynn has stood down as the US national security advisor, less than a month after Donald Trump was inaugurated as US President.
Gov told to hurry up and give prison guards pepper spray
Following an attack on three prison officers over the weekend the Government's being told it needs to hurry up and change the rules so prison guards can have better access to pepper-spray. Audio
'Imminent' French terror attack averted
Four people were found with bomb-making materials and arrested by anti-terrorist police in a raid on a Montpellier flat.
Persecution of Muslims in Myanmar
Is genocide unfolding in Myanmar? The Rohingya people are an ethnic Muslim group in Myanmar who are often described as the world's most persecuted minority. Executive Director of Fortify Rights… Audio
Confusion over suspects in Quebec mosque shooting
Quebec Muslims have conducted their morning prayers amid tight security following yesterday's mosque shooting in the city which left six dead and five in hospital. We get the latest from our Canadian… Audio
Tight security at mosque in Quebec after shooting
Two suspects in a deadly shooting at a Quebec mosque are due to face court today, as the Canadian Prime Minister calls it a "terrorist attack on Muslims." Audio
