Journalist on defence force watchdog

Legislation establishing an independent watchdog for the Defence Force has been introduced to Parliament. The creation of Inspector-General of Defence was one recommendation that came out of the Operation Burnham Inquiry, which uncovered shortcomings in how the defence force navigated alleged civilian casualties. New Zealand war journalist Jon Stephenson has followed the defence force around the world, reporting from on the ground in places like Afghanistan and Iraq. His book Hit and Run, written alongside Nicky Hager, made several explosive allegations about a 2010 SAS killing raid in Afghanistan. Stephenson spoke to Corin Dann.