Security
NZ moves towards automatic tax information swapping
A tax expert says New Zealand is already moving toward automatically swapping information with other countries but that shouldn't stop the government from protecting the country's reputation. Audio
Procedure change to prevent SIS using vetting info
The Security Intelligence Service is changing the way it handles the highly personal information of thousands of New Zealanders to ensure it can only be used for security clearances. Audio
Egypt not sending imams to 'take control' - NZ Muslim leaders
New Zealand Muslim leaders are rejecting suggestions imams are being sent from Egypt to 'take control' of local mosques and stem radicalisation.
Ongoing speculation about Clark's chances at UN bid
What are Helen Clark's chances at the UN's top job? Security Council Executive Director Ian Martin joins Checkpoint. Audio
Former PM announces UN candidacy
Helen Clark has announced her intention to run for the top job at the United Nations, after almost 7 years as the Administrator of its Development Programme. Audio
The unspoken rules of music gigs
With the help of door people, security guards, musicians and gig lovers - Melody Thomas explores The Secret Life of Gig Etiquette. Audio
Yossi Alpher: Israel's place in the Middle East
Colin Peacock interviews the Israeli writer and consultant who co-founded and edited the Israeli-Palestinian online publication bitterlemons.net. He is the author of Periphery: Israel's Search for… Audio
Police concerns keep Zaventem closed
Plans to partially reopen Brussels airport on Friday evening have been halted amid a strike by airport police over security concerns.
Threat to nation likely prompted SIS spying
It would have taken a high threat to national security to trigger the SIS into carrying out surveillance without a warrant, a security analyst says.
NZ SIS has carried out warrantless surveillance
We begin tonight with the news that the NZ SIS, as revealed in their interim report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, has carried out warrantless surveillance. Audio
How did the FBI unlock killer's phone?
The FBI, without Apple's help, has finally broken into the iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. But how? Audio
Can media report terrorism without playing into the hands of perpetrators?
Is it possible to report shocking attacks like those in Brussels properly without feeding the publicity needs of those who carry them out? How should media handle the output of propaganda from ISIS… Audio
Can media report terrorism without playing into the hands of perpetrators?
Is it possible to report shocking attacks like those in Brussels properly without feeding the publicity needs of those who carry them out? How should media handle the output of propaganda from ISIS…
AudioGovt should have talked to Muslims - Devoy
Panic over so-called jihadi brides could have been avoided with a phone call to the Muslim community, the Human Rights Commissioner says.
No-one checking what personal data spy agencies are collecting
New Zealand's spy agencies, the Security Intelligence Service in particular, are described as having "open slather" access to New Zealanders' personal information from both government agencies and… Audio
Rules for spy agencies accessing personal data
The Privacy Commissioner says as far as he's aware, no-one is keeping an eye on what personal data is being collected by spy agencies the GCSB and SIS, and the rules should be tightened. Audio
Inconsistencies & deception at the heart of MH370 ?
Two years after MH370 vanished while carrying 239 people from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing the mystery remains. For the investigative journalist, Florence de Changy, much of the official story is not… Audio
Govt accused of politicising spy agencies
The Green Party has accused the government of politicising the intelligence and security agencies, in the wake of debate over "jihadi brides".
No apology from govt over 'jihadi brides' claims
The government will not apologise to members of the Muslim community, who say they feel maligned by last year's coverage of the New Zealand jihadi brides.
Plight of the Rohingya
an update on the struggles and migration crisis of the Rohingya people from the Rakhine state of Myanmar - with Matthew Smith executive director of Fortify Rights, who is currently attending a Human… Audio
