Alexander Gillespie
Professor Al Gillespie: Iran attack on Israel escalates
Iran has launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, in an attack that may trigger a major escalation between the regional archenemies. Iran's Revolutionary Guard confirmed it has targeted… Audio
Expert calls for protest laws to be reviewed
A legal expert says New Zealand's protest laws need to be reviewed to make sure they're still fit for purpose.
It comes as many countries grapple with how to deal with climate protestors fairly.
New… Audio
Japan can be taken to court over treated nuclear wastewater says legal expert
Japan can be taken to court over treated nuclear wastewater says legal expert Audio
Criticism over lawyer's judgement continues in Fiji
Fiji judiciary continues to receive criticism over lawyer's judgement. Audio
Professor Al Gillespie - Putin, politics and war
Putin's order for partial mobilisation of military reservists along with the Russian-backed referendums in Donetsk and Luhansk heralds a new phase of the war in Ukraine. Alexander Gillespie, Professor… Audio
Ardern on Kremlin's blacklist of NZers banned from Russia
The Kremlin has released a blacklist of prominent New Zealanders - including the Prime Minister - banning them from entering Russia.
Along with Jacinda Ardern, the list includes all MPs, the… Audio
Opposition wants info on plan for Suhayra Aden's return
Opposition parties are demanding the Government be more transparent about the case of an accused terrorist headed for New Zealand.
Cabinet ministers have agreed to accept Suhayra Aden and her two… Audio
Gillespie: NZ calling out China cyber hacking highly significant
The Chinese Embassy has accused New Zealand of lodging groundless accusations about cyber attacks in a malicious smear against China.
The Embassy says New Zealand has adopted a "cold war mentality"… Audio
G7 countries working together again in post-Trump world
The G7 summit has wrapped up in the UK. The leaders of the seven wealthy liberal democracies discussed climate change, vaccine distribution, and relations with China. Waikato University professor of… Audio
How aligned is New Zealand with the Five Eyes alliance?
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the only suggestion New Zealand could be expelled from the Five Eyes intelligence grouping is from the media. Minister Mahuta says New Zealand values… Audio
Genocide and trade - the cost of having China as a friend
New Zealand walks a trading tightrope with China - but by failing to bring up human rights issues, are we selling our souls for $32 billion a year? Audio
Law professor on Christchurch terror attacks report release
The 800-page report from the Royal Commission of inquiry into the Christchurch terror attacks is finally being made public today.
It looks at what could and should have been done to prevent the… Audio
International law expert on China, Five Eyes stoush
The Chinese government has responded aggressively to criticism by Five Eyes that it is trying to silence political opposition in Hong Kong.
The intelligence grouping of countries which includes New… Audio
Free speech and Covid-19: Where is the line?
Professor of Law at Waikato University, Alexander Gillespie, joins The Panel to discuss the line between free speech and scare speech amid misinformation about Covid-19. Audio
National's Jian Yang to bow out at September election
The Auckland list MP has long faced claims about his links to the Chinese Communist Party - even accusations of being a spy. Jian Yang has always denied such claims - but some are today questioning… Video, Audio
Government to 'review relationship settings' with Hong Kong after security law
International law experts are warning the government's plan to review extradition and trade relationships with Hong Kong won't be taken lightly by China.
The review was prompted by a controversial… Audio
Small chance Christchurch terrorist could be deported to Australia - expert
A legal expert says there's a small chance the Christchurch mosque attacks shooter could be deported to serve his sentence in Australia.
After a surprise admission of guilt yesterday, Brenton Tarrant… Audio
Prophet Rua's descendants want changes to official pardon
Descendants of the Tūhoe prophet Rua Kēnana are backing proposed changes to the pardon Bill, which would see the Crown take greater responsibility for the unlawful conviction of their ancestor.
The… Audio
How Tarrant will get a trial, not a platform
How will New Zealand stop white supremacy ideology being broadcast from the dock when the man accused of the Christchurch mosque shooting is put on trial? Audio
'Right decision' for NZ troops to leave Iraq - Gillespie
The Prime Minister says New Zealand has made an enormous contribution in Iraq but it's time to leave.
There are up to 95 troops at Camp Taji training Iraqi soldiers and the government plans for them… Audio