World Politics
Helen Clark on US involvement in Israel-Iran conflict
The former Prime Minster and Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme joins Emile Donovan. 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
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
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… Audio
Donald Trump announces air strikes on three nuclear sites in Iran
US President Donald Trump announced a 'very successful' air strike on Iranian nuclear sites. Audio
World leaders react to US attack on Iran
The reaction of world leaders after US forces struck Iran ranged from Israel lauding President Donald Trump's decision to Iran and others condemning the attacks. Audio
Iranian in NZ plagued by stress as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
Although most of Elham Salari's family had fled to the south of Iran, she worried about those who had stayed behind.
Congress members split over US attack on Iran
Reactions to the strikes from Republican and Democratic members of Congress varied from "I stand with President Trump" to "a blatant violation of our Constitution".
'Very successful' attack launched against Iran nuclear sites, Trump says
The US strikes targeted three sites, including the crucial underground uranium enrichment facility at Fordow.
US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options
B-2 bombers are the only planes capable of carrying the type of bomb that could destroy Iran's underground Fordow nuclear facility.
Belarus Opposition leader freed from jail in US-brokered deal
Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other prisoners have been released from jail and are now free in Lithuania.
Iran digs in on nukes, vows 'devastating' retaliation amid Israeli attacks
Tehran says Iran won't halt its nuclear programme as Israel's strikes continue, killing top commanders.
Who are Iran's allies? Would any help if the US joins Israel in its war?
Analysis: Over the past two years, Israel has dealt significant blows to Iran's "axis of resistance", writes Ali Mamouri for The Conversation.
Tensions and timing test Luxon on first official China visit
Analysis - Luck was not on Christopher Luxon's side for his first official trip to China. Audio
Iran and Israel launch new attacks
It comes as Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat.
Pro-Palestinian activist Khalil walks free
In March Khalil, a prominent figure in pro-Palestinian protests against Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza, was arrested by immigration agents in the lobby of his university residence.
Luxon's China trip
The Prime Minister has wrapped up a whirlwind three-day trip in China. Jason Young, the director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre dissects it. Audio
The NZ-Cook Islands fallout
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has slammed New Zealand for what he calls a "patronising" approach over its China deal. This week it was revealed that nearly $20m of New Zealand funding to the… Audio
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.
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