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US happy to reveal our ‘secret’ SAS activities

Details of the SAS incident in Afghanistan that our Government had deemed too sensitive for New Zealanders to be told about have now been revealed by the US military.

$13 million better spent on public transport than Eastern Highway

Auckland Green MP Keith Locke has criticised Auckland City's transport committee for wasting $13 million on designing an Eastern Highway.

It takes a tragedy to shed light on SAS role

The Green Party has expressed its sorrow over the wounding of three SAS soldiers in Afghanistan.

Greens condemn vile act of terrorism

The Green Party has condemned the bombings in Bali as a

Don’t sell our sovereignty

Green MP Keith Locke is glad New Zealand won't be backing down on our nuclear-free law after Deputy Prime Minister Michael Cullen was told it was a barrier to a free trade deal with America.

Bush bluster puts weapons inspectors at risk

The safety and effectiveness of the UN weapons inspection team to Iraq is being jeopardized by President Bush's determination to unleash his military might on that country, Green Party Foreign Affairs Spokesperson, Keith Locke warned today.

Government must lift the veil on SAS

The Government is ignoring recent history in its adamant refusal to lift the veil of secrecy it has cast over the presence of New Zealand combat troops in Afghanistan, Green MP Keith Locke said today.

Peaceful pressure achieves breakthrough

Iraq's decision to allow UN weapons inspectors back into the country is a victory for the use of peaceful international pressure, Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke said today.

Web site data undermines New Zealand’s secret war in Afghanistan

Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson Keith Locke has criticised the government for denying the public information about our SAS troops in Afghanistan that is readily available on the internet.