Gerry Brownlee
Surprisingly little interest in Gate-gate
Gerry Brownlee made headlines and even offered to quit after bypassing airport security back in 2014, but the release of previously-withheld information contradicting his version of events didn’t… Video, Audio
Gerry Brownlee says NZ troops Iraq role to change
The Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee talks to Morning Report about the progress in the fight against Islamic State following a meeting of coalition nations in Paris. Audio
No combat for NZ special forces in Iraq - Brownlee
A report that New Zealand special forces are acting in combat roles in Iraq is wrong, the Defence Minister says.
David Shearer says China urged him not meet democracy advocates
Labour MP David Shearer says he also came under Chinese pressure not to meet democracy campaigners visiting from Hong Kong. But unlike Bill English, who cancelled his meeting to avoid upsetting China… Audio
Lest They Forget: NZ and the EU Today
Andrew McRae travels to the centenary commemorations of the Battle of the Somme and asks whether the thousands of lives sacrificed by New Zealand on the battlefield count when it come to trade… Audio
China tells NZ to butt out of South China sea dispute
China has told New Zealand to butt out of the South China sea dispute following comments by the Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee at a Beijing security conference but Mr Brownlee disputes that this… Audio
Government blasts Winston Peters over derailing settlements
Leader of the House Gerry Brownlee puts the blame for the cancellation of treaty settlement laws being passed squarely on the shoulders of Winston Peters. Audio
Fallen NZ soldiers in Battle of Somme remembered today
More than two thousand-100 New Zealand soldiers who died in the Battle of the Somme have today been remembered. Audio
Gerry Brownlee - Aviation security breach
There have been at least 237 breaches of the same civil aviation rule since January 2014. But Mr Brownlee was the only one penalised. Audio
No pressure to remove lost luggage members' bill
A National backbencher's bill about the sale of lost baggage has been roundly mocked in parliament...and blocked by NZ First. But the Government is forging ahead with it anyway. Audio
Will government meet new date for Chch Convention Centre?
The Government is looking for new contractors to take on the long-delayed Christchurch Convention Centre. Audio
Brownlee details reasons for new Iraq commitment
Back to the Government's decision to extend the deployment of New Zealand troops to Iraq. Audio
NZ troops to remain in Iraq until 2018
New Zealand troops are to stay in Iraq for an extra 18 months, despite the Prime Minister's previous insistence that he would not extend the mission. Audio
Attack near Camp Taji in Iraq.
At least 11 people have been killed in a suicide attack on a checkpoint near Camp Taji in northern Baghdad. Audio
Defence White Pape on increasing cyber security threats
A rise in cyber security threats globally and increasing terrorism risks are highlighted in the Government's new defence strategy. Audio
China's island building causes insecurity
The Defence Minister, Gerry Brownlee, says the pace of China's artificial island building in the South China Sea is causing insecurity in the region. Audio
Treasury says delays in anchor projects slow govt spend on Chch
Listening to that has been Gerry Brownlee -- he was the Earthquake Recovery Minister but is now the Minister for Greater Christchurch Regeneration. Audio
Iraq situation still 'hugely challenging'
Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee and Labour Party leader Andrew Little have teamed up to visit New Zealand troops based at Camp Taji in Iraq.
Government defends sale of inshore patrol vessels
The opposition says the Government is misleading the public on the reasons it's giving for putting two Navy inshore patrol vessels up for sale. Audio
Earthquake Recovery Minister reacts to call for inquiry
After calls for an inquiry into Christchurch home repairs, Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Minister Gerry Brownlee joins Checkpoint. Audio