Security

Japanese media are reporting their Prime Minister is considering a summit with New Zealand, Australia, and South Korea in a show of solidarity against a more assertive China.

All four countries have… Audio

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt says he knows why the last 10 years in America have been "uniquely stupid". Perhaps unsurprisingly, he lays the blame squarely on social media platforms like… Audio

A leading strategic studies professor believes Beijing calling out New Zealand over its defence ties with the US is full of overreaction and hype.

The United States and New Zealand issued a joint… Audio

The Government has sought to temper any trepidation over New Zealand's move to forge closer defence ties with the United States.

The countries issued a joint statement this week - committing to… Audio

Security patrols will restart in Christchurch's red zone due to rising vandalism.

The patrols were canned last year when the city council took over the area's management from the Government.

Local… Audio

Police Minister Poto Williams talks to Lisa Owen about the rise in gang tensions and recent shootings at houses.

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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

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

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

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

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

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 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

All over the country, ratepayers are forking out millions of dollars for CCTV cameras. But are they actually making us any safer? Audio

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

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

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