Security
Australia, UK sign 50-year AUKUS defence treaty
Australia's government says it has signed a treaty with Britain to bolster cooperation over the next 50 years on the AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership.
Are our politicians safe from threats and 'free to lead'?
MPs discussed online harm and the safety of public figures in a panel at Parliament this week. Why has it worsened and what is fuelling it?
Supermarket loyalty card cyberattack prompts password warning
Scammers may have accessed New World Clubcard accounts, the supermarket says.
With free trade talks underway, India and New Zealand eye regional security
Foreign Minister Winston Peters points to "immense untapped potential" of South Asian nation during a two-day visit.
Officials warn submarine cables are 'attractive espionage targets'
The leading risk of damage is from accidents or natural disasters, but nothing in official online guidance allows for deliberate sabotage.
Rocket Lab nets major Pentagon contract
Rocket Lab, which launches from Hawke's Bay and the US, has won into a significant Pentagon contract, which includes billions to spread around.
US security blunder prompts questions for NZ on intel sharing
Analysis - Can New Zealand and other Five Eyes members trust the US any longer, after top Trump officials accidentally shared military plans on a messaging app that included a journalist? Audio
US report considers possibility of Australia nuclear submarine accident
A report to the US Congress discusses the possibility of an accident with a nuclear-powered submarine if it supplies one to Australia.
Pilot first alerted authorities about live fire from Chinese ships
Aviation officials have revealed they first learnt of a potential Chinese "live fire" military exercise in the Tasman Sea last week after a Virgin Airlines pilot relayed warnings he had picked up…
Government mulling 'special economic zones' for fuel, Shane Jones says
Energy precincts or special economic zones could be used to strengthen New Zealand's fuel and energy security.
Pilots diverted over reported Chinese military vessel drills in Tasman Sea
Unexpected Chinese naval activities in the Tasman Sea that forced commercial airlines to divert from possible live fire exercises, have sent top New Zealand and Australian politicians seeking answers…
Defence budget comes under scrutiny
Our cash-strapped, underfunded, overspent defence force is in line for a budget boost, and experts say it can't come soon enough.
Facial recognition used on students, NZ university confirms
A New Zealand university is using facial recognition on students at one of its overseas campuses in China.
Is time up for world's most powerful spying group?
Questions are being raised about the lifespan of the Five Eyes, now Donald Trump is at the presidential helm of the United States? Audio
Thailand cuts power to giant scam site operations in Myanmar
Thailand has cut electricity supplies to areas in Myanmar home to internet sites that are part of a global, billion-dollar scam industry.
How a Kiwi app is fighting crime, and fuelling fears of surveillance
When Golriz Ghahraman hit the headlines again this year, another name popped up with the story.
How secure is New Zealand against quantum computing?
Financial institutions say they are working on the cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing - including the potential to break common encryption systems which use passwords to protect data and…
US officials demand explanation on mysterious drones
Drones have been spotted for weeks over residential neighbourhoods in NYC, as well as restricted sites and critical infrastructure.
Is your toaster spying on you?
When buying a new appliance, should we consider that it could be reporting on us and recording us? Many of our appliances have this capability now. Audio
Planned extremist security alert system scrapped despite police warnings
Police warned their minister that ditching an extremist alert system risked leaving them and security agencies unable to prevent a terrorist act. Audio
