Security
Heavy police presence in Kaikohe as gang tensions rise
And the gang turf war's spread beyond Auckland to the Far North town of Kaikohe.
Police there say they've seized a pistol and meth in vehicle stop. And there's now a heavy police presence in the… Video, Audio
China flexing its muscle in the Pacific
With leaked documents showing China is seeking a region-wide policing and security deal with 10 Pacific countries, the prime minister Jacinda Ardern is urging a unified response.
The issue of Chinese… Audio
Solomon Islands and China expected to formally sign security pact this week
The Solomon Islands government is expecting official confirmation the Chinese foreign minister Wang Li will visit the Pacific Island this week, to formally sign a controversial security pact.
It… Audio
Do we really need to prepare for nuclear war?
Is New Zealand prepared for the impacts of a nuclear war or some other global catastrophe? With Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, it's not beyond the realm of possibility. Audio
Do we really need to prepare for nuclear war?
Is New Zealand prepared for the impacts of a nuclear war or some other global catastrophe? With Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, it's not beyond the realm of possibility.
AudioEurope: UK security deal, spain spy scandal
Boris Johnson flew to Sweden to sign a security arrangement, which commits the UK to coming to Sweden's aid if attacked, police raids in Portugal misuse of data of Ukrainian refugees, and Spain's spy… Audio
Boris Johnson signs security deal with Sweden
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has signed a security declaration with Sweden, pledging UK support should its military come under attack. He is expected to make the same commitment to Finland later… Audio
Bollard makers inundated with queries after spate of ram raids
Bollard manufacturers are being inundated with queries as the spate of ram raids continues unabated around the country.
Councils are also being approached by shop owners who are looking to strengthen… Audio
The cameras watching over us
All over the country, ratepayers are forking out millions of dollars for CCTV cameras. But are they actually making us any safer? Audio
The cameras watching over us
All over the country, ratepayers are forking out millions of dollars for CCTV cameras. But are they actually making us any safer?
AudioNicola Saker: Why my Dad became an 'enemy of the state'
The current issue of North and South magazine tells the fascinating story - under the headline "Enemies of the State?" - of Dorian Saker and some of his classmates falling under suspicion as suspected… Audio
China seals the deal with Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands has signed a controversial security agreement with China, despite major resistance from local political figures, as well as from Australia and New Zealand.
There were no details… Audio
Cruise industry wants maritime border opened
Crusie ships may be allowed back into New Zealand waters by October, but the industry says without a firm decision now, cruise lines may turn their backs on this country.
Under Maritime Covid-19… Audio
Person dead after fall from height at POAL
A person died at Ports of Auckland this on Tuesday morning after a fall from a height.
The stevedore company Wallace Investments confirmed it was one of their staff members.
RNZ reporter in Auckland… Audio
Ratepayers forking out millions for CCTV
Ratepayers have forked out more than $29 million over the past five years to install CCTV cameras.
But experts say they don't necessarily make our streets safer.
Here's data journalist Farah… Audio
No.8 wire mentality at play in Kiwi aid effort in Ukraine
ReliefAid Founder and Executive Director Mike Seawright was on his way to oversee an aid operation in the Middle East when Russia's invasion of Ukraine kicked off. Seawright immediately diverted to… Audio
Ardern on Kremlin's blacklist of NZers banned from Russia
The Kremlin has released a blacklist of prominent New Zealanders - including the Prime Minister - banning them from entering Russia.
Along with Jacinda Ardern, the list includes all MPs, the… Audio
Australian telco launches scam message filter
Are you plagued by those dodgy texts that want you to click an even dodgier link? Now one of Australia's biggest telcos is taking the guess work out it - introducing a filter to block the scam… Video, Audio
How the math is starting to stack up against Russia
The math, as they say, appears to be stacking up against the Russian forces - both physically and emotionally - as the invasion of Ukraine rolls into its second month. Dr Dmitry Gorenburg joins the… Audio
More work needed on hate speech, as Parliament marks mosque attacks anniversary
A motion in Parliament to mark the third anniversary of the Christchurch mosque terror attacks found MPs reflecting on how there is still work to do to counter extremism and hate speech. Audio