Nuclear Weapons
Helen Caldicott - Anti-nuclear warrior
Australian Dr Helen Caldicott has been campaigning for nuclear disarmament for decades and her visit to New Zealand in the early '80s is often cited as a catalyst for Kiwis adopting the anti-nuclear… Audio
The Peace Squadron
November 2016 sees the arrival of an American warship in a New Zealand port; the first for more than thirty years. The visit is stirring up memories of a time when New Zealand's harbours were battle… Audio, Gallery
Minister: No need to change weapon investment laws
The government has no plans to review the law to stop KiwiSaver funds investing in controversial weapons, the Commerce Minister says.
North Korea ready for next nuclear test, South says
South Korean officials have said North Korea could be ready to conduct another nuclear test at any time.
BNZ latest to review KiwiSaver weapons investments
BNZ has joined the other eight default KiwiSaver providers in reviewing or ditching investments in companies that make contentious weapons.
Foreign Minister says he won't be asking US about ship
America is sending a naval ship to the New Zealand navy's 75th anniversary celebrations. Our Foreign Affairs Minister says he will not be asking the United States to confirm or deny whether the ship… Audio
NZ wavers on India nuke membership
New Zealand is reportedly softening its stance against India joining a group of countries controlling access to sensitive nuclear technology.
North Korea threatens US and South Korea
North Korea threatens "indiscriminate" nuclear strikes as the US and South Korea begin their largest ever joint military exercises.
NZ exporters eye Iran sanction lift
The lifting of sanctions on Iran is an opportunity for New Zealand, exporters say. Audio
Iran's historic nuclear deal
Meir Javedanfar is an Iranian-born analyst and lecturer in contemporary Iranian politics at the Interdisciplinary Center in Herzliya, Israel. Audio
Deal struck to limit Iran's nuclear industry
After more than a decade of talks - ending in a marathon sessions of final, hard fought negotiations, a deal to limit Iran's ability to manufacture nuclear weapons has been struck. Audio