Conflict
The Israel-Iran conflict
This week the Middle East has been on a knife edge, after the US entered the conflict between Israel and Iran. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
US claims strikes on Iran were successful, Iran disagrees
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran, calling them "historically successful". POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US Secretary of Defense defends US strikes on Iran
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran and strongly criticised media coverage of the bombings' impact. Washington DC is correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Audio
'Spectacular': Pentagon chief backs Trump on success of Iran strikes
Pete Hegseth has berated the media for covering an intelligence report that questioned the results of the operation.
Iranian citizens hoping for regime change conflicted amid war
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran is still holding , but Iran's supreme leader remains hidden in a bunker, fearing assassination. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has gone to ground, issuing no… Audio
Parenting: How to talk to your children about conflict and war
It can be hard to avoid what's going on in the world right now, including for children. How can parents help their kids make sense of what's going on, without scaring them? Audio
Kenya anniversary protests turn violent, 16 dead
At least 400 were also injured as protesters held running battles with police during massive anti-government demonstrations.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
'A big win for Ukraine': Luxon upbeat as Europe backs higher defence spending
Ukraine's leader is feeling "incredibly supported", the prime minister says, as Donald Trump thaws on NATO partners. Audio
US attorney Kenneth Roth on 30 with Guyon Espiner
The man described as the Godfather of Human Rights, American attorney Kenneth Roth, has told RNZ that Israel's actions against the Palestinians are likely to meet the definitions of apartheid… Audio
'Daddy has to sometimes use strong language': NATO's Trump flattery
Analysis - There is nothing subtle about NATO's strategy to keep the US president on board. Audio
PM Luxon meets Ukrainian President Zelensky
Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is determined to continue to put pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump maintains Iran nuclear sites 'obliterated' by strikes
Donald Trump has maintained the Iranian nuclear sites struck by US 'bunker-busters' were "obliterated" saying that the Fordow site is now 'totally inoperable'. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Audio
NATO members agree to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence
NATO members have confirmed they've agreed to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence and security by 2035 - an increase from the current core defence spending target of 2 percent. Correspondent William… Audio
Israel PM thanks Trump on social media for Iran strikes
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked Donald Trump on social media, sharing a video clip of the US President speaking about the impact of the US strikes while at NATO. Senior… Audio
Kenneth Roth
Do Israel’s actions amount to genocide? Kenneth Roth has spent decades documenting human rights violations. He explains how genocide is defined—and whether it’s happening in Gaza. Plus, is Trump's… Video, Audio
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
