Conflict
How do airlines judge if it's safe to fly near a conflict zone?
When and how might air traffic resume from the big air hub in the Middle East? Audio
Fuel price hike looms for Pacific amid Middle East conflict
Analysts are warning Pacific Island nations to brace for impact on fuel prices as petroleum production is shot following Israeli and US attacks on Iran, and the subsequent response by Iran. Audio
Does regime change ever work? History tells us it's often disastrous
Analysis: History tells us the long-term consequences are often disastrous, Professor Matt Fitzpatrick writes.
Government 'talking to everybody' over Kiwis caught up in Middle East war - Peters
Thousands of stranded Kiwis in the Middle East add up to a "difficult" situation for the government, the Foreign Affairs Minister says. Audio
An update from Dubai as Iran conflict continues
The UAE says it has intercepted 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones since the Iran conflict began. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Dubai Audio
Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into the war on Iran
Analysis - As Israel intensifies its campaign against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia, Lebanon is now teetering on the brink of being fully sucked into the escalating US and Israeli war on Iran.
More than 30,000 displaced in Lebanon by Middle East war - UN
Israel is continuing to carry out air raids in Lebanon in a campaign against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
Israel military says creating buffer zone in Lebanon
Israel says it struck Hezbollah "centers of gravity" in the latest wave of strikes in Beirut as plumes of smoke were seen from impact sites in the Lebanese capital. Audio
At least 42 civilians killed in Afghanistan in conflict with Pakistan
Military tensions between the South Asian Islamic nations remain high.
'It's a little bit hairy, but so far, so good' says New Zealander in Abu Dhabi
A group of NZers and Australians in Abu Dhabi are prepared to drive in a convoy to Oman if the situation gets worse
Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift
The US president has offered his most extensive public comments yet on an operation whose stated aims and timeline have shifted since it began over the weekend.
Tech Tuesday: Some tips on making AI work for you
A battle is being waged in the United States between a company called Anthropic and the US Pentagon, and it's all over rules about using AI for mass domestic surveillance and autonomous weapons… Audio
What to do if you're caught up in an international crisis
Explainer - The world is an increasingly dangerous place. What do you do if you're caught up in a conflict like the one raging in Iran and the Middle East? Audio
Concerns Middle East conflict could escalate further
Professor of International Law at the University of Waikato, Al Gillespie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about developments in the Middle East. Audio
Starmer U-turn allows US use of UK bases
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer initially refused US forces to use UK bases - a move which President Trump called 'disappointing'. Starmer reversed his decision on Sunday, saying the bases can… Audio
NZ exports face uncertainty amid Middle East conflict
New Zealand is just about to head into peak export season, but now the country's dairy, red meat, and horticulture industries are among those bracing for impact as strikes continue in the Middle East… Audio
An update from correspondent Simon Marks in Washington DC
The conflict in Iran has widened further. Israel has attacked Lebanon in response to a Hezbollah rocket attack . New Iranian strikes have been reported on a major gas plants in Qatar and in Saudi… Audio
An update from Beirut in Lebanon
In Lebanon, 31 people have reportedly been killed and thousands have been warned to evacuate, as the Iran conflict widens. Journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio
Conflict in Iran shows 'risk' of NZ government's gas importing plan
Energy experts say an immediate leap in prices after US-Israeli strikes on Iran should prompt a re-think of the government's push to build an LNG import terminal.
Investors brace as Middle East conflict hits markets
Investors are bracing for a wave of volatility following the attack on Iran from the United States Government. About 20 percent of the world's oil and gas supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a… Audio
