Hit And Run
Blanket denial made about claims SAS soldiers killed civilians
Journalist Jon Stephenson says SAS soldiers involved in a botched raid in Afghanistan have told him and fellow writer Nicky Hager that lies were told to cover up the fact civilians were killed. 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
Police Minister talks about Kaikohe crime spree
Deputy Prime Minister Paula Bennett says police are increasing their presence in Kaikohe, and also says she has heard nothing yet to make her doubt the SAS acted properly in Afghanistan Audio
RNZ political editor looks at potential SAS fallout
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson looks at the possible political fallout from the new allegations of an SAS coverup. Audio
New book claims Govt, NZDF covered up civilian casualties
Journalist Nicky Hager says it is beyond belief government officials deny New Zealand SAS troops were involved in civilian deaths during a botched raid in Afghanistan in 2010 Audio
'Hit and Run' sparks headlines - and a backlash
News of another Nicky Hager book coming out in an election year became a big story, even before reporters knew what it was about. Mediawatch looks at how Hit and Run hit the headlines. Audio
'Hit and Run' sparks headlines - and a backlash
News of another Nicky Hager book coming out in an election year became a big story, even before reporters knew what it was about. Mediawatch looks at how Hit and Run hit the headlines.
AudioHit and run driver dies in car crash fire
A hit-and-run driver's suffered a fiery death avoiding police road spikes in Whanganui. Audio
