Herald defends publishing SAS photos - Video

Now that its public knowledge he's operating there, we have brought unwanted attention to his unit and to the man himself. The comments made by the edotor of the Dominion after publishing the photograph showing his face are absolute rubbish, As an ex soldier with the NZDF I fail to believe soldiers currently serving or otherwise who have an understanding of Spec Operations would want Special ops covered openly.

Mr Key said "it was a poor editorial decision by the Herald". And I say it was a very poor Prime Ministerial decision to actually confirm Cpl Apiata's identity when up until John Key named him he was actually just an anonymous solider in a photo. Good job Don Key!
Now the latest from Don Key is that he was briefed by his press secretary that it was Cpl Apiata and when asked by the media if it was him, he confirmed it was because he "didn't want to lie". Now that is a lie if ever I heard one. The truth is our PM stuffed up big time and is now scuttling around trying not to ridiculous having blown a hole through our military security. He is a fool.

Selection is an operational/command issue, Anrath.