13 Podcast Episodes
John Battersby: Security expert says the issue of social media, misinformation advancing risk of domestic terrorism has worsened
John Battersby: Security expert says the issue of social media, misinformation advancing risk of domestic terrorism has worsened
Online platforms are playing an increasing role in New Zealand's risk of domestic terrorism. The country's spy boss Andr... Read more
27 Mar 2023
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3mins
John Battersby: Making sense of the threat to the Black Caps
John Battersby: Making sense of the threat to the Black Caps
The Black Caps have arrived safely in Dubai following the cancellation of their cricket tour in Pakistan because of secu... Read more
19 Sep 2021
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9mins
John Battersby: Making sense of the threat to the Black Caps
John Battersby: Making sense of the threat to the Black Caps
The Black Caps have arrived safely in Dubai following the cancellation of their cricket tour in Pakistan because of secu... Read more
19 Sep 2021
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9mins
Massey University Counter Terrorism Specialist Dr John Battersby on our Terrorism Suppression Laws
Massey University Counter Terrorism Specialist Dr John Battersby on our Terrorism Suppression Laws
In the wake of the terror attack at Countdown New Lynn on Friday, focus has turned to a gap in our anti-terror legislati... Read more
6 Sep 2021
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7mins
Dr John Battersby: National security services did everything in their lawful powers to thwart supermarket attacker
Dr John Battersby: National security services did everything in their lawful powers to thwart supermarket attacker
A known terror suspect was able to injure six people in a west Auckland supermarket.Police who were surveilling him shot... Read more
3 Sep 2021
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4mins
John Battersby: SIS director warns Christchurch attack could inspire similar incidents
John Battersby: SIS director warns Christchurch attack could inspire similar incidents
New Zealand's top spy boss has warned of the real possibility the Christchurch Mosque attack could inspire similar event... Read more
15 Jun 2021
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4mins
John Battersby: New Zealand should avoid militarising police
John Battersby: New Zealand should avoid militarising police
A defence expert says there was some public misinformation about police Armed Response Teams.The teams have been scrappe... Read more
10 Jun 2020
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3mins
John Battersby: Muslim community on high alert after online threat
John Battersby: Muslim community on high alert after online threat
A security expert says online chatter can increase close to significant dates.Police are investigating after a threat to... Read more
2 Mar 2020
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2mins
John Battersby: Police likely to catch up with those holding onto now illegal guns
John Battersby: Police likely to catch up with those holding onto now illegal guns
There are questions being raised about how successful the gun buyback scheme has been.The buy-back and amnesty ends toda... Read more
20 Dec 2019
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4mins
John Battersby: Defence expert backs government's gun registry and tighter licensing rules
John Battersby: Defence expert backs government's gun registry and tighter licensing rules
A defence expert is backing the government's move to keep track of who owns what firearm.The government has announced th... Read more
22 Jul 2019
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3mins