Jon Stephenson
Defence Force funds $2m to answer 'Hit and Run' Afghanistan questions
A special unit with a budget of $2 million has been established by the Defence Force to put its side of the story to a government inquiry into a controversial operation in Afghanistan. Operation… Audio
A win for media and the public which came at a cost
The police apology to Nicky Hager has helped clarify - at last - important principles of journalistic privilege and protection for sources. But it’s the third time in recent years that state agencies… Audio
A win for media and the public which came at a cost
The police apology to Nicky Hager has helped clarify - at last - important principles of journalistic privilege and protection for sources. But it’s the third time in recent years that state agencies…
AudioNicky Hager 'over the moon' about govt inquiry into SAS
The Hit & Run co-author, who says New Zealand soldiers are responsible for Afghan civilian deaths, is "over the moon" about a government inquiry into the claims.
Hit & Run: claims and counterclaims
The PM says there is no basis for an inquiry into the deaths of civilians in Afghanistan, yet editorial opinion in the media overwhelmingly backs one. Has the meaning of book Hit & Run been obscured… Audio
Hit & Run: claims and counterclaims
The PM says there is no basis for an inquiry into the deaths of civilians in Afghanistan, yet editorial opinion in the media overwhelmingly backs one. Has the meaning of book Hit & Run been obscured…
AudioJon Stephenson: Still more to come on Hit & Run
The co-author of Hit & Run, Jon Stephenson, says there is still more to come on the story and the sources they spoke to for the the book are disappointed they will not able to give their evidence in… Audio
VIDEO: PM to make Afghan raid announcement
Prime Minister Bill English will make an announcement shortly on calls for an inquiry into an SAS raid on villagers in Afghanistan. Video
Hit & Run: NZDF's village doesn't exist - lawyers
A raid involving New Zealand SAS soldiers in Afghanistan could not have taken place in Tirgiran Village as the NZDF claimed, because there is no such village, say lawyers.
Afghan villagers' lawyers formally call for inquiry
Lawyers acting for villagers claiming they were caught up in a raid involving New Zealand troops have formally asked for an independent investigation.
Hit & Run authors dispute NZDF account
It is impossible the Defence Force carried out a simultaneous raid on a separate Afghan village the night that civilians were killed, the authors say. Video, Audio
Hit & Run author adamant civilians, not insurgents killed
Hit & Run authors say six civilians were killed in Afghanistan on the same night the Defence Force says nine insurgents were killed. Could it be possible two raids occurred simultaneously? Video, Audio
Jon Stephenson - Hit and Run
Co-author of the book, Hit and Run, Jon Stephenson, joins Wallace to talk about what he and Nicky Hager uncovered in their book and why there needs to be an official enquiry into what happened in… Audio
PM 100 percent behind defence services
The PM says he backs the defence services 100 percent, as he prepares for a top-level meeting about allegations the military was involvement in civilian deaths in Afghanistan.
Former defence minister rejects Afghan war crimes claim
A former Defence Minister accepts civilians died when the SAS attacked two Afghan villages but is rejecting claims soldiers could have committed war crimes. Audio
'It's an untenable situation'
Author of Hit & Run author Jon Stephenson says the government must hold an inquiry into SAS attacks in Afghanistan after former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp conceded civilians were killed. Audio
Political Editor Jane Patterson
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson updates Kathryn Ryan on feedback to Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson's Hit and Run, saying this now places New Zealand front and centre. Audio
Blanket denial made about claims SAS soldiers killed civilians
Journalist Jon Stephenson says SAS soldiers involved in a botched raid in Afghanistan have told him and fellow writer Nicky Hager that lies were told to cover up the fact civilians were killed. Audio
Deputy PM holds Defence line over Hager book claims
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett she takes the word of the New Zealand Defence Force that the SAS were not involved in alleged killings of Afghan civilians as claimed in Nicky Hager and Jon… Audio
NZ defence officials reject Afghan raid claims
The NZDF is rejecting a new book's claims that SAS soldiers led a raid which killed and injured civilians, including a three-year-old girl, in Afghanistan. Video, Audio
