Jon Stephenson
NZ may already be involved in strikes against Houthi says journalist
A journalist with experience of war zones says New Zealand may already be actively involved in US and UK-led strikes in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen.
The US Secretary of Defence confirmed in a… Audio
Government being disingenuous says journalist
Investigative journalist Jon Stephenson says the government is being disingenuous in saying the main takeaway from the Operation Burnham inquiry was about a "poor information flow".
He says it does a… Audio
Former NZ SAS soldier criticised in defamation judgement
A former New Zealand SAS trooper has been heavily criticised in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case judgement which was released yesterday.
Roberts-Smith, who won the Victoria Cross and the Medal… Audio
War crimes verdict 'a massive win' for media
An Australian federal court judge has thrown out defamation claims made by an Australian veteran and Victoria Cross holder, Ben Roberts-Smith.
Mr Roberts-Smith launched the suit after a series of… Audio
Former Australian SAS soldier charged with murder
A former Australian SAS soldier has been charged with murder - following a years-long investigation into allegations of Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.
Forty-one-year-old former trooper Oliver… Audio
Journalist on defence force watchdog
Legislation establishing an independent watchdog for the Defence Force has been introduced to Parliament. The creation of Inspector-General of Defence was one recommendation that came out of the… Audio
Former NZ SAS trooper being investigated for war crime
A former New Zealand SAS trooper testifying in the defamation case of a top Australian soldier has told the court he's also being investigated for an alleged murder in Afghanistan.
Person 35 has been… Audio
Afghanistan: Background to latest conflict
Insurgent Taliban forces have taken control of the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul.
New Zealand journalist Jon Stephenson, who was in Afghanistan when US forces invaded 20 years ago and has closely… Audio
Bombings in Bamiyan province in Afghanistan
Bombings in Bamiyan province in Afghanistan have killed more than a dozen people and injured many more.
New Zealand had a provincial reconstruction team in Bamiyan for 10 years - from 2003-2013 - and… Audio
Journalist says NZDF has different culture to Australian army
Investigative journalist Jon Stephenson, says New Zealand's troops in Afghanistan would not have acted in the same way as elite Australian soldiers.
A four and a half year investigation which was… Audio
Australian special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan
A landmark Australian military inquiry has identified a culture of secrecy and deceit and evidence Australian special forces committed war crimes in Afghanistan over 11 years. The 4 and a half year… Audio
'Hit and Run' runs its course
It’s three years since ‘Hit and Run’ first put Operation Burnham in the headlines, throwing light on a situation that unfolded far from the public gaze. The official report is out after a long and… Audio
'Hit and Run' runs its course
It’s three years since ‘Hit and Run’ first put Operation Burnham in the headlines, throwing light on a situation that unfolded far from the public gaze. The official report is out after a long and…
Audio'Hit and Run' author on Operation Burnham inquiry findings
The Defence Force knew it may have injured or killed civilians, including a child, in Afghanistan but continued to tell the public and its Minister otherwise.
The government has just released the… Audio
Documents reveal extent of SAS's involvement with NDS
New documents reveal New Zealand's SAS was involved in sending more than 40 Afghanistan detainees to a notorious torture organistaion.
Nearly 10 years on since Jon Stephenson broke the story of New… Audio
Operation Burnham: NZDF failed to hold inquiry on raid - Hager
Hit and Run author Nicky Hager says the defence force failed to investigate a raid in Afghanistan, despite an Initial Assessment Team of it finding there should be an investigation.
New revelations won't obstruct Operation Burnham Inquiry
Hit and Run author Jon Stephenson's revelation he now believes armed insurgents were in a village attacked by NZ SAS soldiers won't interrupt the Operation Burnham Inquiry, Political Editor Jane… Audio
Manning responds to Stephenson's 'Hit & Run' retraction
One of the authors of Hit & Run, the book that criticised an NZSAS raid in Afghanistan, has retracted one of the key claims.
Jon Stephenson says he now believes armed insurgents were in a village… Audio
Stephenson talks to Taliban, retracts 'Hit & Run' claim
One of the authors of Hit & Run, the book that criticised an SAS raid in Afghanistan, has retracted one of the key claims.
Jon Stephenson says he now believes armed insurgents were in a village… Audio
Afghanistan travel for Op Burnham inquiry a 'considerable risk'
The Afghanistan villagers at the heart of the Operation Burnham Inquiry may never have an opportunity to personally tell their stories about an incident in their town involving the NZ Defence Force.
