Gerry Brownlee
Defence White Pape on increasing cyber security threats
A rise in cyber security threats globally and increasing terrorism risks are highlighted in the Government's new defence strategy. Audio
China's island building causes insecurity
The Defence Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the pace of China's artificial island building in the South China Sea is causing insecurity in the region. Audio
Treasury says delays in anchor projects slow govt spend on Chch
Listening to that has been Gerry Brownlee -- he was the Earthquake Recovery Minister but is now the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration. Audio
Iraq situation still 'hugely challenging'
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and Labour Party leader Andrew Little have teamed up to visit New Zealand troops based at Camp Taji in Iraq.
Government defends sale of inshore patrol vessels
The opposition says the Government is misleading the public on the reasons it's giving for putting two Navy inshore patrol vessels up for sale. Audio
Earthquake Recovery Minister reacts to call for inquiry
After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint. Audio
Late Edition for Monday 22 February 2016
Tourists and Fijian locals arrive at Auckland Airport post cyclone; five years on, how is Christchurch faring post quake; rebel Auckland councillors and community groups look to overturn unitary plan… Audio
Five years on, how is Christchurch faring?
LIVE VIDEO - Guyon Espiner talks to Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee at the site where the CTV building collapsed on 22nd February 2011. Audio
Slowly but carefully in Christchurch
Belinda McCammon tracks progress in Christchurch 5 years after the earthquake that killed 185 people Video, Audio, Gallery
Labour could support the deployment of combat troops
Labour's defence spokesman Phil Goff says his party could support the deployment of combat troops against Islamic State if the circumstances were right. Audio
Brownlee shrugs off critical Treasury report as 'trite'
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister has dismissed a report throwing doubt on the government's programme for central Christchurch.
Brownlee dismisses "pessimistic" report on quake recovery
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister is dismissing a new report that declares the Government's programme to deliver new facilities in central Christchurch is unachievable. Audio
An important report on Iraq overlooked
It was only after the PM and reporters visited New Zealand's troops in Iraq recently that the media mentioned a US report critical of the way their camp is run. Why wasn't it reported earlier? Audio
Sun, Sand and Armoured Vests
Insight in Iraq. Radio New Zealand's political editor Jane Patterson travels to Taji Camp for a first-hand view of the training operations being undertaken by New Zealand troops. Video, Audio
Govt appoints independent consultant to mediate
The government has waded into the long running dispute over the future of Christchurch's cathedral. Audio
Brownlee cancels drinks over concerns
The Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister, Gerry Brownlee, has cancelled drinks he was hosting ahead of the the All Blacks test in Christchurch against Argentina. Audio
Insurance cost uncertainty in proposed EQC model
A three year review of earthquake insurance has recommended lifting the cap on Earthquake Commission payouts for house damage from one hundred thousand dollars to two hundred thousand dollars. Audio
NZ First MP stands by "cowards" comment on Iraqis
New Zealand First is calling for the country's troops to be brought home from their training mission to Iraq, after its MP, Ron Mark, called Iraqi soldiers cowards. Audio
NZ troops secure in Camp Taji - Brownlee
The Government is backing the continued involvement of New Zealand troops in Iraq despite the advance of IS forces to within an hour's drive of Camp Taji where New Zealand forces will be stationed. Audio
Labour says paper reveals case for Iraq deployment weak
The Labour Party says a newly released Cabinet paper reveals how weak the case is to send troops to Iraq. Audio
