25 Oct 2022

Govt concerned about extremists serving in NZ Defence Force

From Checkpoint, 5:46 pm on 25 October 2022

The government has raised concerns about the risk of violent extremists serving in the defence force and receiving firearms training.

Sixteen investigations were carried out into current and would-be personnel.

One man faces court-martial on charges that include being a member of right-wing groups Dominion Movement and Action Zealandia.

Gill Bonnett reports.