Morning Report for Monday 23 June 2025

10:00 AM.In today's episode, New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions, the United States says it has devastated Iran's… Read more Audio

8:53 AM.It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:50 AM.Sprinters, rowers, and a high jumper were among 22 female athletes who assembled in Wellington at the weekend as part of a talent search for the next Black Fern or Sevens star. Sports reporter Bridget… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.The Tertiary Education Union says job and course cuts across the polytechnic sector are a nightmare. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more. Audio

8:42 AM.Instability in the middle east often raises the question of what could happen to fuel prices. AA principal policy advisor Terry Collins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

8:39 AM.The Heatwave in the Northern Hemisphere has hit sport in the US. Audio

8:35 AM.A Middle East expert says Iran has lost its biggest bargaining chip after the US attack on nuclear facilities. University of Otago senior politics lecturer Dr Leon Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:32 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

8:25 AM.The world is braced for Iran's response to United States attacks on key Iranian nuclear sites in support of Israel. Republican strategist in Washington D.C Matthew Bartlett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:16 AM.An Iranian woman living in New Zealand says news of the bombings sent a wave of shock and fear through her community. Elham Salari spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:54 AM.New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:50 AM.US attacks on Iran have ratcheted Middle Eastern tension up enormously, one economist says, and it could hit New Zealanders in the pocket, too. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:46 AM.The Super Rugby season is over with the Crusaders winning a record 13th title on Saturday night with a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in a tense final in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. The American military action comes only days after the US President Donald… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.The trial of a 53-year-old woman accused of killing her mother is set to begin in the High Court at Wellington on Monday. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:25 AM.The US airstrikes come amid increasing violence in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran trading missiles for more than a week now. Iran ambassador to New Zealand Reza Nazarahari spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:24 AM.New Zealand is sending a C130-J Hercules to the Middle East to bring back New Zealanders stuck in Israel and Iran, it will have to wait until the air space has reopened. University of Waikato expert… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.In the US, several Republicans have posted statements in support of Donald Trump's move, while others say the President should have sought congressional approval first. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray has more. Audio

6:52 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:47 AM.A former lieutenant colonel with the New Zealand defence force says plans for the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities must have been in motion for months. Josh Wineera spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

6:41 AM.Israel and Iran have continued to fire on each other, with Israel saying it's targeting Iran's missile stockpile. New Zealand Jewish community Ben Kepes spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

6:37 AM.An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

6:25 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:19 AM.A Defence Force Hercules leaves Auckland on Monday bound for an undisclosed location in case it can help New Zealanders stranded in Iran and Israel. Audio

6:13 AM.The US struck three nuclear facilities in Iran on Sunday. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio