Intelligence and security review to commence in June
A former Deputy Prime Minister and a respected lawyer are to lead the first regular review of New Zealand’s security and intelligence agencies, Acting Attorney-General Amy Adams announced today.
View ArticleDunne welcomes security agencies review
UnitedFuture leader Peter Dunne has welcomed the announcement of the details of the first independent review of security agencies to be conducted by Sir Michael Cullen and Dame Patsy Reddy.
View ArticleGCSB spying method 'prohibited by American law makers'
New Zealand needs to move towards greater privacy, in line with global trends, in light of the vote today by the United States House of Representatives to overwhelmingly prohibit bulk metadata...
View ArticleSpy agencies investigated for political gain, again - Greens
John Key’s lack of oversight of our spy agencies has once again made them the subject of an inquiry by the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) into their political spying.
View ArticleGroser's gross diplomacy creates 'Grossing' verb - Parker
New Zealand is a laughing stock on the international stage yet again with revelations Tim Groser’s unbecoming and undiplomatic language has led to a new term, ‘Grossing’ in Washington DC circles, says...
View ArticleFunding boost for NZ security services
The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service and the Government Communications Security Bureau will each receive new funding of $20 million over the next four years for essential security services,...
View ArticleSpy review panel needs to look at NSA roll back - Greens
The intelligence and security review panel needs to look overseas and realise that unbridled power for spy agencies to undertake mass spying is no longer acceptable, and ensure that New Zealanders do...
View ArticleAre our spy agencies stopping asylum seekers - Greens
Prime Minister John Key needs to confirm if our spy agencies were involved in snooping on asylum seekers and potentially breaching our international human rights obligations, Green Party Co-leader...
View ArticleExtended term for Acting GCSB Director
The term of the current Acting Director of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB), Una Jagose, has been extended to 31 March 2016, Minister Responsible for the GCSB, Christopher...
View ArticleNew doco sets sights on NZ's role in Five Eyes spy network
The makers of the critically acclaimed documentary Operation 8 are now deep in the edit of new film The 5th Eye, targeting New Zealand's role in the global Five Eyes spy network.
View Article'Stop the Spies' campaign launches
A coalition of groups across the country have come together to call for the closure of the GCSB and the SIS, and for New Zealand to get out of the Five Eyes.
View Article'No evidence' Police committed perjury during Dotcom proceedings
A report released today by the Independent Police Conduct Authority has found that there is no evidence to support allegations that a Police officer committed perjury when giving evidence in the...
View ArticleSpies need less, not more, power - Greens
The Green Party is concerned that a Government review of the law that governs state spy agencies may be used to expand their powers, after the Minister in charge of the Government Communications...
View ArticleRefugee crisis 'result from US wars'
"Over the past week, the world has become acutely aware of the plight of people fleeing from wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. New Zealanders have sought to open their homes to refugees and are...
View ArticleSupport for workers experiencing family violence welcomed
The Public Service Association (PSA) congratulates The Warehouse group for joining the GCSB in implementing support for workers experiencing family violence, and calls for state sector chief executives...
View ArticleTICS Amendment Bill a check on Minister's powers - Curran
Clare Curran’s Telecommunications (Interception Capability and Security) Amendment Bill will restrict the unfettered powers granted to the GCSB and its Minister.
View ArticleGCSB and SIS 'must help verify' airport security cardholders
Security services at New Zealand airports must re-verify all airport security cardholders as UK investigators focus on airport ground staff in Egypt after last week’s air crash.
View ArticleSolicitor-General appointed
Una Jagose has been appointed Solicitor-General, Attorney-General Christopher Finlayson QC announced today.
View ArticleFamily violence prevention a 'must for all organisations'
The Human Rights Commission is calling on more private and public organisations to support people in their organisations who are affected by family violence.
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