Al Gillespie
The Panel with David Cormack and Ali Jones (Part 1)
Panellists David Cormack and Ali Jones discuss dissent in lockdown, how to avoid retiring poor, and debate marmite vs vegemite. Audio
Alleged terrorist faces years of rehab, control on return to NZ
An alleged terrorist will likely face years of rehabilitation and strict controls when she is repatriated to New Zealand with her two young children. Suhayra (sah-high-rah) Aden (aye-din) is currently… Audio
NZ's 'political capital' on show as host of online Apec
New Zealand will host a video conference with the globe's heavy-hitters overnight - bringing together the leaders of Apec to discuss the Covid-19 crisis.
The meeting has been billed as extraordinary… Audio
ICC says war crimes may be being committed in Gaza conflict
The International Criminal Court is concerned war crimes are possibly being committed as conflict between Israel and Palestine intensifies. At least 67 people have been killed in Gaza since violence… Audio
Al Gillespie - China and its treatment of Uyghurs
Waikato University's international law expert Al Gillespie joins the show to discuss the treatment of the Uyghur people by China, and the New Zealand parliament's decision to label that treatment as… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Heather Roy and Al Gillespie
Joining the Weekend Panel this morning is Heather Roy and Al Gillespie. Among other issues, they'll be discussing trans-Tasman relationships, New Zealand's future in the Five Eyes network, and the… Audio
Law expert says Government counter terrorism bill much needed
A law expert says the government's first legislative changes in the wake of the Royal Commission into the Christchurch Mosque attacks will have a significant impact.
The Counter-Terrorism Legislation… Audio
Risks Myanmar might 'get much, much worse' says law professor
Top Human Rights watchdogs are calling on the international community to do more to protect people in Myanmar from its military rulers. That comes after armed forces opened fire on mourners at a… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Garry Moore (Part 1)
Part 1: Calls are growing for some sort of stronger NZ response over what is happening to the Uyghur peoples in China. The Panel discusses an interesting opinion piece arguing that non-homeowners are… Audio
The Panel with Kathryn Burnett and Conor English (Part 1)
Part 1: Kathryn Burnett and Conor English discuss anti-terror legislation, Working For Families, and fairness when it comes to phone plans. Audio
Should our borders be completely closed?
One of the country's leading public health experts Prof Nick Wilson has said the numbers of people coming in to New Zealand should be restricted to humanitarian cases until levels of vaccination are… Audio
Turkish authorities say NZ woman identified as Islamic State terrorist detained at Syrian border
A New Zealand woman identified as an Islamic State terrorist has been detained at the border while attempting to travel from Syria into Turkey.
In a tweet, Turkey's Ministry of National Defence said… Audio
NZ woman detained trying to get into Syria
A New Zealand woman identified as an Islamic State terrorist has been detained at the border while attempting to travel from Syria into Turkey. In a tweet, Turkey's Ministry of National Defence said… Audio
MFAT granted permits for military exports to Saudi Arabia
RNZ can reveal New Zealand's foreign affairs ministry granted export permits for military equipment sent to Saudi Arabia's forces in 2016 and 2018.
It comes amid a government review into export… Audio
International law expert on MFAT dealings with Saudi Arabia
A professor of international law says foreign ministry officials may have breached their human rights obligations when they granted permits for weapons exports to Saudi Arabia.
Documents obtained by… Audio
Al Gillespie on rising tensions between the US and China
Waikato University's International Law professor Dr Alexander Gillespie is the author of a series of books on The Laws of War and The Causes of War, and the prospect of war is something we want to… Audio
Trump's impeachment trial begins
Donald Trump's second impeachment trial began in the US Senate today with a US Capitol riot video described as chilling. Audio
Professor on Air NZ Saudi military revelations
Air New Zealand could be found to be complicit in war crimes after revelations one of its subsidiaries did work for the Royal Saudi Military, who are blocking supplies from getting into Yemen.
The… Audio
Coup in Myanmar: The latest developments
Professor of International Law, Al Gillespie, says the country is a powder keg of religious and social divide. Audio
House delivers Trump impeachment charge
Al Gillespie, Professor of International Law at Waikato University, speaks to The Panel. Audio