Conflict
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.
'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.
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.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting… Audio
'I may do it. I may not': Trump on bombing Iran
As Iran's Supreme Leader rules out surrender, the US President says he has run out of patience. Audio
NZ embassy staff and families evacuated from Tehran
The embassy in the Iranian capital has been temporarily closed due to the war with Israel. 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
An expert on how to manage conflict and aggression
Conflict can happen anywhere - from the playground to the office - or an actual battlefield. How we react to high-stress situations is largely hardwired into us as humans. But can we learn how to… Audio
As Trump flirts with strikes on Iran, will it be a bridge too far?
Analysis: For years now, Americans have been trending in a more isolationist, anti-war direction when it comes to the rest of the world's problems.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 June 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries, Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel… Audio
Israel waited until 'last possible moment' to attack Iran, ambassador says
The Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand says Israel will continue its operation against Iran until it feels it's no longer in danger of being annihilated. Audio
Concern for NZers in Iran as internet cut amid Israel strikes
We were hoping to cross to Iran this morning to speak to a New Zealand woman who's found herself stuck there while visiting family. However, her internet has been cut and we've been unable to reach… Audio
Israeli ambassador to NZ on Iran - Israel conflict
Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel and Iran and there's still no talk of a ceasefire. New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump claims 'total control' of skies over Iran
Donald Trump's posted on social media saying "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran". Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Immigration Minister quizzed over deportations, parent visas and Gaza
Scrutiny week is in full swing, and MPs have been quizzing the immigration minister, Erica Stanford. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
Trump's comments on Israel - Iran conflict raises questions
Eyes are now on Washington DC for President Trump to expand on his new comments. Trump's reportedly asked the national security council to be ready for his return in the White House situation room… Audio
Trump says no immediate plans to 'take out' Iran's leader
However the US president says: "Our patience is wearing thin", while indicating he could dispatch diplomatic envoys.
Trump urges evacuation of Tehran
Iranian officials have reported 224 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel say 24 civilians have been killed.
Trump to leave G7 summit day early, citing Middle East tensions
The summit had already generated a degree of division in the few hours Trump attended. Audio
