SIS
SIS says Jihadi brides remain a security concern for NZ
The SIS says New Zealand Jihadi brides continue to be a security concern because they could return here. Audio
SIS defends NZ jihadi brides secrecy
The SIS was not in a position to reveal details of the Jihadi brides controversy when the story broke, and did not intend to mislead the public, its director says.
Threat to nation likely prompted SIS spying
It would have taken a high threat to national security to trigger the SIS into carrying out surveillance without a warrant, a security analyst says.
Spy agency carries out warrantless surveillance
A security analyst says it would have taken a high level of threat to trigger the Security Intelligence Service to spy on New Zealanders without first obtaining a warrant last year. Audio
NZ SIS has carried out warrantless surveillance
We begin tonight with the news that the NZ SIS, as revealed in their interim report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, has carried out warrantless surveillance. Audio
No-one checking what personal data spy agencies are collecting
New Zealand's spy agencies, the Security Intelligence Service in particular, are described as having "open slather" access to New Zealanders' personal information from both government agencies and… Audio
Rules for spy agencies accessing personal data
The Privacy Commissioner says as far as he's aware, no-one is keeping an eye on what personal data is being collected by spy agencies the GCSB and SIS, and the rules should be tightened. Audio
Govt accused of politicising spy agencies
The Green Party has accused the government of politicising the intelligence and security agencies, in the wake of debate over "jihadi brides".
Stop 'fear-mongering' about Muslims
The Islamic Women's Council says the government needs to stop "fear-mongering" after it inaccurately implied women were leaving NZ to become "jihadi brides". Audio
Security v privacy: A balancing act
Power Play - A review of New Zealand's intelligence agencies says the laws governing them are clunky, inconsistent and preventing them from doing their jobs.
Spy law shake-up: heightened protection or erosion of privacy?
A major review of the country's intelligence agencies has recommended that the GCSB and the SIS be governed by a single law so their purposes and boundaries are clearer. Under the proposal, it would… Audio
Report recommends merger on spy legislation
The Council for Civil Liberties says New Zealand is one step closer to being a surveillance state. Audio
Review into spy agencies
The electronic spy agency, the GCSB, would have more freedom to carry out surveillance on New Zealanders, under new recommendations. Audio
Refining spy laws - national security verses privacy
The Prime Minister, John Key, says getting the laws governing spy agencies right is a balance between national security, privacy and people's human rights. Audio
Nicky Hager on review of NZ spy agencies
Investigative journalist Nicky Hager is the author of "Secret Power" and collaborated with various media to publish stories based on files taken by US whistleblower Edward Snowden from the US National… Audio
Spying in the spotlight after agency review
Spying is in the spotlight after a spy agencies review has found the SIS and the GCSB should operate under one law. Audio
Bill 'confusing' on GCSB's powers, says Sir Michael Cullen
Sir Michael Cullen says the Government's 2013 Amendment Bill was unclear about the GCSB's powers to intercept the private communications of New Zealanders. Video, Audio
GCSB given broader power to monitor New Zealanders
A review of New Zealand spy agencies has found the SIS and the GCSB should operate under one law, and, where appropriate, carry out surveillance on New Zealanders. Audio
SIS and GCSB Review - Jane Patterson
RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, has the latest on the review of the Security Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Security Bureau. Audio
NZers going to fight with ISIS likely to increase - SIS
The women who the Security Intelligence Service says have left the country to marry jihadist fighters in Syria and Iraq have not had their passports cancelled and are free to come home. Audio