John Battersby

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

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

9mins

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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

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

7mins

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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

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

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

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

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

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

3mins

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