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Iran denies taking ship and crew hostage after tanker seized
Iran denies it is using a South Korean ship and its crew as hostages, a day after it seized the tanker in the Gulf while pressing a demand for Seoul to release $US7 billion in funds.
06: New Revelations
Guyon and John break radio silence with new revelations about SIS operations, the reactions from Iran and India and news about surveillance of one of New Zealand's most renowned writers. And Guyon… Audio
Aust Border Force called to explain refugee's disappearance
Refugee advocates in Australia want to know what has happened to Farhad Rahmati.
US correspondent on Donald Trump's F-bomb
Donald Trump has warned Iran not to "f*** around" with the US while discussing Iranian support for US-designated terrorist groups praising himself for withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal brokered… Audio
Russia, China and Iran hackers target Trump and Biden, Microsoft says
Hackers with ties to Russia, China and Iran are attempting to spy on people connected to the US 2020 presidential election, Microsoft says.
Calling Home: Christopher Foulkes in Kabul, Afghanistan
Christopher Foulkes moved to Kabul in 2014 for a five-week assignment, and has been drawn back ever since. Christopher lives in a compound with his co-workers and can only leave in armoured vehicles… Audio
Why Covid-19 hits bald men especially hard
In almost every age group, males appear to have worse Covid-19 symptoms and a higher death rate than females. And a study from Spain suggests that a disproportionate number of men with male pattern… Audio
Cultural Ambassador - The Music of Iran
Our wonderful colleague from RNZ Concert, Shahram Aryan joins us once again with a guide to the music of Iran. Tonight he's introducing us to some music to celebrate the festival of Nowruz. Audio
Peter Doherty: 'People should act as though they have Covid-19'
Nobel prize-winning Australian immunologist Professor Peter Doherty says need to think like we’ve already got Covid-19 if we want to protect our most vulnerable. Audio
The New Zealander trying to tame the common cold
Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. His recent research has been looking at developing a possible inoculation for the common cold - something that has… Audio
Why trigger warnings don't help
Advocates for trigger warnings have made strong claims about their benefits, but Dr Christian Jarrett has studied a wealth of research and doesn't think we are able to brace ourselves emotionally when… Audio
Calls for more action over jailed academic in Iran
Former BBC Journalist Peter Greste, who was jailed in Egypt for over a year, speaks to Kathryn about the plight of the Australia-British academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert. Ms Gilbert was convicted of… Audio
Green Party calls for troops to be removed from Iraq
The Green Party is upping its call for New Zealand to pull its troops from Iraq, warning the danger is heightening with every day.
Golriz Ghahraman told RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Analysis: Trump has 3 options after Iran attack
Waikato University's Professor Al Gillespie talks to Kim Savage about Donald Trump's three options after Iran's rocket attack against two US bases in Iraq. Audio
Iran embassy in Wellington calling on NZ to promote peace after missile attacks
Iran's embassy in Wellington is calling on New Zealand to promote peace and security in the Middle East following today's attacks. Acting prime minister Winston Peters has released a statement… Audio
Iran fires rockets at US bases in Iraq
At least two Iraqi airbases housing US troops have been hit by more than a dozen Iranian rockets. It comes as retaliation for the killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in Iraq last… Audio
Iran stages pro-government rallies after days of violent unrest
Thousands of supporters of Iran's clerical establishment rallied in Tehran, after 143 people died in protests over fuel prices the state blames the US and Israel for.
A travel writer's guide to the roads less travelled
Travel writer Mary Jane Walker says people should always travel to the places they tell you not to. She is the author of the 'Maverick Traveller' series of books. Audio
Stay out of Gulf, Iran warns foreign forces
Do not create an arms race, President Rouhani says, as the US deploys more troops to Saudi Arabia.
US military deployments could be the tip of the iceberg
Karen Kasler is with us to look at the deployment of US troops to the Middle East - and what it could lead to - and the notion that Donald Trump is pressuring the Ukraine to investigate Joe Biden's… Audio
