Wayne Mapp
Two weeks a long time in politics - former MPs talk turmoil
After a tumultous two weeks in politics, former Labour Cabinet minister Steve Maharey and former National minister Wayne Mapp discuss the changes. Audio
Investigate Afghan deaths and consider compo - Mapp
It is "not enough" to accept civilians might have been killed during an SAS raid in Afghanistan, former defence minister Wayne Mapp says.
Mapp: SAS not guilty of war crimes, operation a "fiasco"
The former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan are not guilty of war crimes. He says although the operation was a fiasco, they acted in the reasonable belief they were… Audio
PM doesn't rule out inquiry into Afghanistan attack
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson discusses reports former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed civilians were killed in an attack in Afghanistan. Audio
'It's an untenable situation'
Author of Hit & Run author Jon Stephenson says the government must hold an inquiry into SAS attacks in Afghanistan after former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp conceded civilians were killed. Audio
Former MP who met Peter Thiel backs citizenship bid
Former Cabinet minister, Wayne Mapp, recalls his dealings with Peter Thiel. He's all for the American billionaire having been given citizenship. "I think he really adds something to New Zealand. He… Audio
Victims who kill: law change proposed
The Law Commission is recommending a radical overhaul of the self-defence law for family violence victims who kill their abusers. Under the current law, a person must be under immediate threat to use… Audio
Law Commission says changes needed in funeral services sector
The Law Commission has just tabled a report in parliament; Death, Burial and Cremation: A new law for contemporary New Zealand. The review of the current burial and cremation laws suggests some… Audio
2014 - Hon. Dr Wayne Mapp
The Waitangi Rua Rautau lecture 2014 delivered by Law commissioner and former Cabinet Minister, the Hon. Dr Wayne Mapp. He's introduced by another former MP, Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. Dr. Mapp review… Audio
Law Commission review of burial and cremation in NZ
Lead comissioner Wayne Mapp on the Law Comission's review which proposes opening up the cemetery sector to independent providers including those who wish to develop alternative options like "eco"… Audio
US firm pays $8 million for left over Skyhawks
An American company has paid almost a million dollars each to buy the Air Force's eight remaining Skyhawks. Audio
Pressure mounts on Govt to release SAS report
Pressure is mounting on the Defence Minister to release his report into the role SAS troops have had in detaining prisoners in Afghanistan. Audio
Do more with less
The Defence Force has revealed how it plans to do more with less. Audio
Delays leave soldiers with ineffective weapons
Soldiers in Afghanistan have got rifles that can't hit targets more than 200 metres away and the Defence Force doesn't have the expertise to buy better ones. Audio
Defence minister speaks about SAS soldier's death
The Defence Minister says he doesn't think the SAS's mission in Afghanistan will be extended beyond the current pullout date of March next year. Audio
Kauri Point to get multi-million dollar upgrade
Kauri Point, the major Defence Force munitions store a thief broke into, is to get a seven million dollar upgrade. The depot on Auckland's North Shore was criticised in a report 3 years ago that… Audio
Bad news keeps on coming for Defence Force
It's been a bad week for the defence force, with a series of embarrassing incidents calling into question the force's credibility. Audio
Defence Minister responds to criticism of munitions security
A thief has exposed inadequate security at a major Defence Forces munitions stores where millions of dollars of upgrading was recommended but has not been done. Audio
Minister of defence relents on paying for veterans
The minister of defence, Wayne Mapp, has relented and decided to pay the full costs of veterans wanting to attend Second World War anniversary celebrations. Audio
Wayne Mapp on the SAS role in repelling attack
Back to the role of the New Zealand SAS in helping repel an attack by the Taliban on a Kabul hotel. Audio
