Conflict
What does the Israel-Iran conflict mean for NZ?
Explainer - As the US joins the conflict between Israel and Iran, how will New Zealand be affected? Here's what you need to know so far as the situation continues to unfold. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a… Audio
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting after US strikes Iran
Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Is US strike on Iran Trump's riskiest gamble?
Analysis - The US President, who faced no major international crisis in his first term, is now embroiled in one just six months into his second.
How Trump quietly made the decision to bomb Iran
Administration officials went to great lengths to conceal their planning, including with diversions and misdirection. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions, the United States says it has devastated Iran's… Audio
Economies face a potential war shock: Surging oil prices
Oil prices are likely to depend on whether Iran's parliament decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route that accounts for 20 percent of the world's crude oil. Audio
Government announces $16 million Ukraine support package
The Prime Minister says New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Audio
Middle East expert on possible Iran reaction to US strikes
A Middle East expert says Iran has lost its biggest bargaining chip after the US attack on nuclear facilities. University of Otago senior politics lecturer Dr Leon Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Republican strategist on US strikes on Iran
The world is braced for Iran's response to United States attacks on key Iranian nuclear sites in support of Israel. Republican strategist in Washington D.C Matthew Bartlett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iranian living in NZ on US strikes on Iran
An Iranian woman living in New Zealand says news of the bombings sent a wave of shock and fear through her community. Elham Salari spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
PM Luxon at NATO summit as Middle East tensions rise
New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
What Middle East conflict means for oil prices
US attacks on Iran have ratcheted Middle Eastern tension up enormously, one economist says, and it could hit New Zealanders in the pocket, too. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Foreign Minister Winston Peters on US strikes on Iran
The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. The American military action comes only days after the US President Donald… Audio
Iran ambassador to NZ on US strikes
The US airstrikes come amid increasing violence in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran trading missiles for more than a week now. Iran ambassador to New Zealand Reza Nazarahari spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ sends Hercules to Middle East as conflict escalates
New Zealand is sending a C130-J Hercules to the Middle East to bring back New Zealanders stuck in Israel and Iran, it will have to wait until the air space has reopened. University of Waikato expert… Audio
US politicians divided over US strikes on Iran
In the US, several Republicans have posted statements in support of Donald Trump's move, while others say the President should have sought congressional approval first. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs… Audio
US claims it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme
The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray has more. Audio
Former NZDF lieutenant colonel on US attack on Iran
A former lieutenant colonel with the New Zealand defence force says plans for the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities must have been in motion for months. Josh Wineera spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
NZ Jewish community on Israel - Iran conflict
Israel and Iran have continued to fire on each other, with Israel saying it's targeting Iran's missile stockpile. New Zealand Jewish community Ben Kepes spoke to Corin Dann. Audio