SAS
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.
Lawyers demand inquiry into SAS Afghan raid
Three lawyers are taking action on behalf of the civilians that were allegedly killed and injured during an SAS lead raid on two villages in Afghanistan in 2010. Video, Audio
SAS village killings, Westminster attack, PMs trade strategy
Al Gillespie discusses possible SAS Afghan war crimes, the Westminster attack and the PMs trade strategy. Audio
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
PM doesn't rule out inquiry into Afghanistan attack
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson discusses reports former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has confirmed civilians were killed in an attack in Afghanistan. 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
'It's possible' civilians were killed - former Chief of Army
Former Chief of Army Rhys Jones says it is possible civilians were killed in an SAS attack in Afghanistan, as "there may have been things we weren't aware of". Audio
PM Bill English resists calls for inquiry into SAS raid claims
The Defence Force says an investigation into the SAS operation in Afghanistan concluded the allegations they killed civilians were unfounded and it stands by those findings. Audio
Deputy PM not disturbed by Hager book claims
Paula Bennnett says there is nothing that has disturbed her in information she has seen about a new book by Nicky Hager alleging civilians were killed in a New Zealand-led raid in Afghanistan. Audio
Ex-Defence Minister declines to discuss civilian death allegations
Wayne Mapp has declined to be interviewed about allegations about a New Zealand SAS raid in Afghanistan during his time as Defence Minister. 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
Hager unveils book 'Hit & Run' about SAS raid in Afghanistan
RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson is at Nicky Hager and Jon Stephenson's launch of their book Hit & Run. She tells John Campbell what she makes of what the book alleges. Audio
No combat role for NZ troops in Iraq - PM
Prime Minister John Key is denying New Zealand is involved in a combat role in Iraq, saying a media report suggesting otherwise is just plain wrong.
No combat for NZ special forces in Iraq - Brownlee
A report that New Zealand special forces are acting in combat roles in Iraq is wrong, the Defence Minister says.
SAS battle training site launches with a bang
An explosion, a helicopter and abseiling soldiers launched the new $46 million SAS battle training facility. Video
The role of Special Forces against Islamic State
There appears to be a push to get more western special forces in the fight against Islamic State. At the start of this month US President Barack Obama announced a new task force to target IS leaders… Audio
NZ military might won't beat IS - opposition
A military approach won't defeat Islamic State and the government should focus on tackling the terrorist group's funding, opposition parties say. Audio
SAS to Iraq unlikely - PM
The Government will consider America's request to do more in the fight against Islamic State. Audio
NZ 'highly unlikely' to send SAS to Iraq
It is "highly unlikely" SAS troops will be deployed to Iraq despite a request from the US for more help fighting Islamic State, Prime Minister John Key says.
