SIS
Chris Hipkins concerned about SIS, Thompson and Clark relationship
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins says its appears a Security Intelligence Services staff member had a questionable relationship with Thompson and Clark. Audio
Thompson and Clark used SIS contact to seek govt contracts
The Security Intelligence Service has launched an internal investigation into concerns of biased and unprofessional dealings with controversial security firm Thompson and Clark. Audio
Regicide: the story of Chris Lewis
In 1981 Dunedin teenager Chris Lewis tried to shoot Queen Elizabeth. Then, at least according to some, authorities tried to cover it up. In this collaboration with Stuff.co.nz journalist Hamish… Audio
Spy watchdog still investigating NZ's CIA link
New Zealand's spy watchdog has confirmed it is still looking into whether New Zealand was involved in an American CIA detention and interrogation programme.
Nazi Hoax: the story of Syd Ross
Nazi "assassins", mischievous con-artists and power hungry spies... Black Sheep investigates how a pair of hoaxers convinced the government that New Zealand had been infiltrated by Nazi agents. Audio
Watchdog critical of SIS security clearance system
Until just a few years ago, the SIS security clearance systems were not secure enough, the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security has found.
Muslim man says he was offered govt money to spy on community
A young Muslim says he was offered money from the Security Intelligence Service to spy on his community - and now feels he is being watched for turning down their offer. Audio
Spy agencies rarely turned down for warrants, commissioner says
Very few warrants sought by intelligence agencies are rejected but some do have to be tweaked, the man who signs off on them says.
Google more of a worry than spy agencies - PM
The public should be more worried about Google and Facebook than New Zealand's spy agencies, Prime Minister John Key says.
No 'material concerns' over SIS warrentless surveillance authorisation
An urgent authorisation for warrantless surveillance by the SIS has been reviewed by the Inspector-General of Security and Intelligence and has been found to have no 'material concerns'.
Spy agency watchdog worried about warrants
The spy agency watchdog has identified a number of weaknesses in a new law for the GCSB and the SIS, primarily relating to surveillance warrants.
Changes to NZ spy laws not justified - ex-MP
Proposed changes to New Zealand's two spy agencies are not justified and police can adequately deal with politically motivated criminal behaviour, says a former Green MP.
Spy law meeting made secret at last minute
The parliamentary committee discussing proposed new spy laws has pulled a U-turn, refusing to make a session public, despite earlier promising to do so.
Spy committee a cosy club - Greens
The Intelligence and Security Committee is being likened to a cosy club between National and Labour, with calls for broader political representation.
Calls for broader representation on security committee
Only National and Labour are set to sit on the Intelligence and Security Committee, but the Greens say more voices are needed. Audio
New spy laws need to strike balance - Labour
The Labour Party will support the first reading of new legislation that allows intelligence agencies to spy on NZers, but says there are areas that need addressing.
New spy laws introduced to Parliament
A bill that would give the country's spy agencies an explicit mandate to spy on New Zealanders has been introduced to Parliament. Video
Legislation gives spy agencies mandate to spy on Kiwis
Legislation giving the country's spy agencies an explicit mandate to spy on New Zealanders has been introduced to Parliament. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
IGIS says SIS and GCSB still not as open with the public
The Inspector General of Intelligence and Security says there is still plenty of scope for New Zealand's spy agencies to be more open with the public about what they do, in order to boost public trust… Audio
Focus on Politics for 20 May 2016
The Director of the Security Intelligence Service has spoken out this week about her agency's role in the jihadi brides controversy. Rebecca Kitteridge has also addressed a Privacy Act exemption, that… Audio
