Security Intelligence Service
SIS report spells out the threats facing New Zealand
A new report from the SIS aims to help New Zealanders recognise the risks to our security Audio
06: New Revelations
Guyon and John break radio silence with new revelations about SIS operations, the reactions from Iran and India and news about surveillance of one of New Zealand's most renowned writers. And Guyon… Audio
Bonus: More Raids Confirmed
More raids. More embassies. More breaking of international law. Ongoing investigations have uncovered other break-ins by New Zealand's SIS to bug and steal from embassies in Wellington, teaming up… Audio
05: The Raid
In the final episode, we close in on the details around the joint MI6/SIS operation targeting the Czechoslovakian Embassy. Finally, someone who was on the raid breaks their silence. But there’s a… Audio
04: The Club
The Five Eyes is an intelligence alliance with roots that go all the way back to World War II. It’s a tight club – but just what does membership demand of us? Audio
03: A Full Court Press from the KGB
In the mid-1980s, New Zealand's anti-nuclear policy is attracting international attention. With the ANZUS alliance in crisis, the KGB see an opportunity. Audio
02: The Wilderness of Mirrors
New Zealand has Cold War spy stories we know about - and some we don't. Even now, it's hard to get people to talk. The big question is: who do you trust? Audio
01: One Night in Wadestown
On his 10th birthday, John Daniell's Mum tells him she used to work for the SIS. But that's just the start of the secrets… Audio
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
Govt disappointed at unlawful SIS actions over 20 years
The Minister responsible for the country's spy agencies, Andrew Little, says he's incredibly disappointed the Security Intelligence Service has been breaking the law for the past 20 years. The… Audio
SIS unlawfully accessed Customs data for 19 years
The Minister responsible for the country's spy agencies, Andrew Little, says he's incredibly disappointed the Security Intelligence Service has been breaking the law for the last two decades. Audio
SIS protocol to be changed amid privacy concerns
Procedures at the SIS will be changed to ensure information about thousands of New Zealanders can be used for no other purpose than security clearances.
Procedure change to prevent SIS using vetting info
The Security Intelligence Service is changing the way it handles the highly personal information of thousands of New Zealanders to ensure it can only be used for security clearances. Audio
No apology from govt over 'jihadi brides' claims
The government will not apologise to members of the Muslim community, who say they feel maligned by last year's coverage of the New Zealand jihadi brides.
NZ's 'jihadi brides' left from Australia
None of the so-called "jihadi brides" who became headline news last year actually left from New Zealand.
"Realistic possibility" an ISIS fighter could return to NZ
The Security Intelligence Service says there is a "realistic possibility" someone who's been fighting alongside ISIS could return to New Zealand in the near future, and pose a significant threat. Audio
Opposition parties wary of extending spy agencies' powers
Opposition parties are questioning the need for any extensions of the powers of the Security Intelligence Service. Audio
Greater openness prompting people to avoid being snooped on
The Security Intelligence Service has warned greater openness about its activities has prompted people it is monitoring to change the way they communicate to avoid being snooped on. Audio
SIS says its law should change.
The Security Intelligence Service director is suggesting the law governing the spy agency should be changed. Audio
Intelligence head says greater security needed
The head of the Security Intelligence Service wants greater digital security in New Zealand, to counter the threat posed by Islamic State's use of social media. Audio
