Paul Buchanan
Security expert on major review of NZ spy agencies
A local security expert says the government could significantly widen its definition of what constitutes a national security threat, if it accepts the recommendations of a major review of the… Audio
Expert on possible origin of missile that hit Poland
The head of NATO says a blast in Poland yesterday which killed two people was likely caused by a Ukrainian air defences trying to shoot down a Russian cruise missile.
Jens Stoltenberg says the… Audio
Expert thinks anti-mask movement involved in hoax bomb threats
A security expert believes members of the anti-mask movement could be behind the hoax bomb threats made to schools across the country.
Thousands of students were forced to lockdown or evacuate their… Audio
Warning global networks aiding gangs
A security expert warns New Zealand authorities should pay heed to a warning by Australia's top cop that hostile foreign governments could be working with organised crime groups here.
New Zealand… Audio
Aden arrival details should be kept under wraps - Buchanan
An expert in counterterrorism says if there is any risk involved in bringing Islamic State-linked woman Suhayra Aden to New Zealand it is more for her than it is for the rest of the country.
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Expert surprised NZ joined in on public condemnation of Chinese behaviour
US media are claiming that New Zealand is now part of a global alliance that will take on a threat posed by Chinese state-sponsored cyber attacks.
In a release timed to match a statement from the US… Audio
Chinese embassy denies lecturers' surveillance suspicions
The Chinese Embassy has hit back at claims spies are infiltrating New Zealand universities, calling the accusations groundless and hearsay.
University lecturers in Chinese politics and history have… Audio
Hard decisions coming for NZ on China - Australia stoush - expert
A leading defence analyst says there may be some hard decisions coming up for New Zealand, as relations between Australia and China deteriorate.
Australia's new Defence Minister Peter Dutton recently… Audio
Buchanan: Five Eyes criticism of NZ rooted in misogyny
A leading defence analyst says the backlash the government is facing over its reluctance to extend the Five Eyes alliance beyond security matters is entirely misguided and seems rooted in misogyny… Audio
Security analyst calls for stronger regulations for private investigators
A leading security consultant says New Zealand's flimsy regulatory framework is allowing former SIS agents to use their counter-terrorism level training on law-abiding citizens.
RNZ has learned that… Audio
New Zealand terror list contains only one white supremacist
Only one white supremacist has been designated as a terrorist in New Zealand, two years on from the Christchurch mosque attacks.
The terrorist responsible for the mass shooting was added to the list… Audio
Questions on improved security 2 years on from Mosque attacks
Two years on from the attacks on worshippers at Christchurch's Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre a security analyst is wondering how much has been improved to prevent another massacre. Audio
Detained NZ woman may be deported back to New Zealand
A security analyst says the New Zealand woman detained at the Syrian border on suspicion of Islamic State links may be deported back to New Zealand.
Turkey's Ministry of National Defence says they… Audio
MFAT granted permits for military exports to Saudi Arabia
RNZ can reveal New Zealand's foreign affairs ministry granted export permits for military equipment sent to Saudi Arabia's forces in 2016 and 2018.
It comes amid a government review into export… Audio
Biden needs to re-establish foreign relations around the world
Joe Biden's win in the US Presidential election provides an opportunity for the country to rebuild relationships both domestically and abroad. President Donald Trump's tenure has been marred by… Audio
Canterbury University criticised over link to Chinese institute
An international security expert is criticising Canterbury University over its partnership with a Chinese institute which is closely linked to the military.
In 2018, the University signed an… Audio
NZ has lost some of its independence within five eyes - Helen Clark
New Zealand has lost some of its independence within the Five Eyes intelligence alliance and been "drawn in a lot closer" to the US-led spy network, former prime minister Helen Clark says.
Her… Audio
Skripals still have targets on their backs - security expert
A security specialist says former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia - who are reportedly hiding in New Zealand - still have a target on their backs.
British newspaper The Sunday Times… Audio
Australian spy agency says foreign interference rife
Australia's domestic spy agency has given a frank and unprecedented account of foreign interference within its borders that national security experts say applies here too.
Australian Security… Audio
Death of Islamic State leader could lead to missing NZ Nurse
Intelligence gathered during the raid that killed the Islamic State leader could lead to the Kiwi nurse, who was captured by the terror group more than six years ago. Strategic analyst Paul Buchanan… Audio