Jonathan Coleman
Soldiers killed during mercy mission
New Zealand has lost its first woman soldier since the Vietnam war, one of three soldiers killed instantly by a massive roadside bomb blast in Afghanistan. Audio
Changes to NZ Defence Force Afghan mission to protect soldiers
This follows the announcement, allowing them to cross into the Hungarian controlled Baghlan area. Audio
Defence Minister speaks about Afghanistan deaths
The names of the two New Zealand soldiers killed by insurgents in Afghanistan will be released. The Provincial Reconstruction Team members were killed when they went to the aid of local security… Audio
Mixed emotions over Corporal Willie Apiata's departure
Tributes are flowing for New Zealand's only living Victoria Cross holder, Corporal Willie Apiata, after his decision to leave the Defence Force after 23 years. The Minister of Defence, Jonathan… Audio
Jonathan Coleman meets Leon Panetta
The defence minister, Jonathan Coleman, has just finished his first official talks with the United States' Defence Secretary, Leon Panetta. Audio
Discussions to begin on troop withdrawal from Solomons
Discussions are to begin with the Solomon Islands on the final withdrawal of the international troops which have helped maintain law and order in the country since 2003. Audio
Defence force change process poorly run, says Labour
The Labour Party says a higher than normal attrition rate in the defence force shows government-imposed cutbacks have been too deep, and the change process poorly run. The National Party's Jonathan… Audio
Defence axes 500 jobs in past year
Government figures show nearly five hundred jobs have been axed from the Defence Forces in the past year, with more than half of them held by uniformed personnel. Audio
Natural health products regulator being set up
A watchdog for natural health products such as vitamins and other supplements is being set up. Audio
Govt to subsidise cost of going digital for poor
The Government says it will subsidise the cost of switching to digital television for households who genuinely can't afford it. Audio
Residents wake up to assess damage in tornado ravaged streets
With 14 people injured, some seriously, in Albany's commercial centre, there's also been damage in residential areas of the suburb. Audio
Media experts want Govt to review funding for NZ television
Sixty of the country's broadcast media academics have asked the Government to review the funding and regulatory needs of New Zealand television. Audio
Government worried Henry's comments may damage NZ reputation
The Government says Paul Henry's comments have embarrassed New Zealand, and could damage the country's relationship with India. Audio
Minister says new retirement visas will contribute to economy
Listening to that report was the Minister of Immigration, Jonathan Coleman. Audio
RNZ directed to find ways to cut costs
The Broadcasting Minister has directed the board of Radio New Zealand to make a concerted effort to cut costs, which could result in a fundamental change to the way the public broadcaster operates. Audio
Broadcast Minister - TVNZ told him about Maori TV bid
The bid for the free to air broadcast rights for the Rugby World Cup has turned ugly with dust-ups not just between Maori Television and TVNZ, but also between the Maori Party and its coalition… Audio
Asia Downunder moves to correct 'accounting error'
The National Party MP, Melissa Lee, is describing a breach of contract between a company she owns and New Zealand On Air as an accounting error which has now been fixed. Audio
Business migrant scheme revamped
The government is relaxing its immigration rules for business migrants. Audio
Study shows immigration boosts trade
New Zealand should be looking at receiving more immigrants from Asia, rather than countries like Australia and Britain, according to a new study. Audio
Minister of Immigration responds to critics
The issue of overstayers was a major one raised by South Aucklanders with MPs at a Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade select committee hearing held in Manukau earlier this week. Audio