War
'She's wrong': Trump disavows his own spy chief's take on Iran
Trump contested intelligence assessments relayed earlier this year by Tulsi Gabbard that Tehran was not building a nuclear weapon.
Israel says it has delayed Iran nuclear bomb by 'at least two or three years'
Iran denies it is even pursuing nuclear weapons.
Watch: Pro-Palestinian activists damage UK military planes
Two activists broke into the Brize Norton base, spraying red paint into the engines of the Voyager aircraft and damaging them with crowbars.
US role in the Israel-Iran conflict
President Trump has said he will decide if the US will get directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next fortnight. Audio
Israel and Iran conflict
The recent upsurge in conflict between Israel and Iran continues to build. European foreign ministers have been holding talks with Iran to try to restore a diplomatic path over its nuclear programme.
…Putin quips the 'the whole of Ukraine is ours' - in theory
The Russian president said Moscow wanted Ukraine to accept the reality on the ground if there was to be a chance of peace.
Trump's two-week window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks
The US President's decision to open a two-week negotiating window before deciding on striking Iran sets off an urgent effort to restart talks.
British foreign secretary says 'window now exists' for diplomacy with Iran
David Lammy said a "window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution".
'It feels like a missile is following me': Iranians say daily life filled with fear and distrust
After days of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran, for the civilians caught up in Israel's bombing campaign, life is filled with uncertainty.
Israel minister says Iran leader 'can no longer exist' after hospital hit
Meanwhile Russia, an Iranian ally, told the US that joining the conflict would be an "extremely dangerous step".
Trump sets two-week deadline on Iran
The US President wants to give diplomacy a chance before deciding on US military action, the White House says.
Iranian nuclear site hit, while missiles damage Israeli hospital
President Donald Trump has teased the US may enter the conflict to help depose Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year, Iran's Supreme Leader has… Audio
Speculation on US joining conflict in Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader has refused Donald Trump's earlier call for unconditional surrender, warning US attacks will "result in irreparable damage for them". US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Audio
'Whoever doesn't die from Israeli bombs dies from hunger': Gaza resident
Hundreds in Gaza have been killed seeking aid since late May, according to medics, as Israel says it is looking into the deaths.
Trump hints at Mideast involvement
Donald Trump's leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting between Israel and Iran. Correspondent in Washington Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ weighs evacuations from the Middle East
The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump teases mystery ove on Iran
Donald Trump says he may or may not become involved in Iran and Israel's ongoing conflict. He spoke to White House reporters after Iran's Supreme Leader said there would be no surrender, and warned… Audio
Ukraine's morale-boosting, tech-propelled battle wins
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia.
The thinking way to win a war
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia. Audio