War
'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
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
A speedbump, not a roadblock for Iran's nuclear programme
Information about Iran's nuclear programme is highly secretive, but experts say the bombings may not have been a huge setback
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
A speedbump, not a roadblock for Iran's nuclear programme
Information about Iran's nuclear programme is highly secretive, but experts say the bombings may not have been a huge setback. Audio
Aucklander stuck in Iran returns home
An Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand. Vahid Safinia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Intel suggests Iran strikes didn't destroy nuclear sites
The US President claims the strikes "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, but other sources are less confident. Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on NZ's response to Middle East conflict
The Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US President Trump swears when discussing Israel and Iran ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has let loose the f-bomb in comments about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Govt pursuing diplomacy over moral outrage in Mid East: Peters
The Foreign Affairs minister says the government is pursuing diplomacy over moral outrage, as he warns against rushing to condemn or support any one actor in the Middle East conflict. Political… Audio
Airlines rerouting flights due to Middle East conflict
International carriers are cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. New Zealander, Zane Berghuis, spoke to Corin Dann from Hamad… Audio
Israel and Iran settle back into ceasefire
Both sides appear to have settled back into a ceasefire, with no further strikes being reported. US President Donald Trump has posted on social media saying, "Israel is not going to attack Iran. All… Audio
Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
The US President told Qatar's emir that Israel agreed to the ceasefire, according to the official.
Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
The previous Labour government cut 25 cents a litre off fuel prices in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine.
Flights from Auckland to Doha set to resume
Flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was diverted to nearby Oman in the wake of Iranian strikes on a US airbase. Travel journalist Dan Lake spoke… Audio
US President declares ceasefire between Iran and Israel
The US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Waikato University professor and specialist in the laws of war Al Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump says time to make peace
A US defence official says no one has been hurt in the attack and oil prices also sank afterwards to provide some form of relief.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's military has carried out what it calls "devastating and powerful" retaliatory missile attacks on US airbases in Qatar and Iraq, Labour says the government should be… Audio
