Conflict
Lucky NZers back home after escaping Iran-Israel conflict
As a fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel continues to hold for now, the government is working to get more than 200 New Zealanders out of the region, though some are trying to make their own way… Audio
Rocky Iran, Israel ceasefire continues to hold
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about US efforts to seal a ceasefire betwen Iran and Israel, which have seen a rocky start. However, the ceasefire appears to be holding, with… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Aucklander stuck in Iran returns home
An Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand. Vahid Safinia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Intel suggests Iran strikes didn't destroy nuclear sites
The US President claims the strikes "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, but other sources are less confident. Audio
'Started to feel numb': Woman recalls syringe attack on 150 people at French festival
No arrests have been made yet in connection with the needle spikings.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
PM Luxon in The Hague for NATO Summit
World leaders, including our Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, are in The Hague for the NATO Summit. Correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump heads to NATO summit after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire
Stepping onto the world stage, the president appears eager to demonstrate his ability to bring warring parties to the table.
NATO summit begins at The Hague
The summit of NATO leaders is underway at The Hague, where members are set to commit to a significant increase in defence spending. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Airlines rerouting flights due to Middle East conflict
International carriers are cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. New Zealander, Zane Berghuis, spoke to Corin Dann from Hamad… Audio
Israel and Iran settle back into ceasefire
Both sides appear to have settled back into a ceasefire, with no further strikes being reported. US President Donald Trump has posted on social media saying, "Israel is not going to attack Iran. All… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, the US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel, flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was… Audio
Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
The US President told Qatar's emir that Israel agreed to the ceasefire, according to the official.
Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump says time to make peace
A US defence official says no one has been hurt in the attack and oil prices also sank afterwards to provide some form of relief.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's military has carried out what it calls "devastating and powerful" retaliatory missile attacks on US airbases in Qatar and Iraq, Labour says the government should be… Audio
US President Trump in White House Situation Room
Donald Trump is currently in the Situation Room in the White House with his top security officials. Correspondent in Washington DC Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZDF Hercules heading to Middle East to help evacuate Kiwis
A defence force hercules is on route to an undisclosed location in the Middle East, to help evacuate New Zealanders from the conflict zone if its able to. Some air space has been closed since the… Audio
What does the Israel-Iran conflict mean for NZ?
Explainer - As the US joins the conflict between Israel and Iran, how will New Zealand be affected? Here's what you need to know so far as the situation continues to unfold. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a… Audio