War
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 March 2026
The New Zealand government will operate flights to assist with Kiwis needing to get out of the Middle East; The bigger picture about what the war means and why its happening, Geoffrey Millar speaks to… Audio
Reconciling sport in wake of Middle East conflict
Rob Nichol is the Chief Executive of the New Zealand Rugby Players' Association and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Iran and its effect on international sport
Jacob Spoonley is General Manager of the New Zealand Professional Footballers' Association and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Why stocks are acting so weird about a spiraling war with Iran
The US war with Iran rippled through markets Monday: Oil spiked. Investors piled into gold and the US dollar. But stocks ... shrugged?
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 March 2026
Winston Peters responds to the latest actions in the Middle East; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds; Housing minister, Chris Bishop; A tourism boom in the Mackenzie… 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
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
Has New Zealand responded correctly to the conflict in Iran?
The former MP and Foreign Minister Phi Goff joins Emile Donovan to discuss the response by our Government to the strikes on Iran. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March 2026
The US death toll rises to six, and three American fighter jets fall from the sky in friendly fire. Iran's casualties total more than 500, as Donald Trump refuses to rule out boots on the ground in… Audio
Australia's Middle East military HQ hit by Iranian drone attack
Australia says its military headquarters in the Middle East was hit by an Iranian drone attack over the weekend and that all staff were safe.
Warnings over implications of Iran war on NZ trade
The US-Israeli war on Iran could have huge implications for New Zealand trade and for our energy consumption and pricing. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Latest news from the United States
The latest from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York. 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
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March
Labour leader Chris Hipkins, Extensive coverage from the conflict in the Middle East; The Auckland school embracing AI; A lifeline for lions at a Northland wildlife enclosure. 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
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 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
Iranian-New Zealanders react to conflict in Iran
Former MP and UN human rights lawyer Golriz Ghahraman, who left Iran as an asylum seeker in 1990, joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Geopolitical analyst on US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Dr Geoffrey Miller joins Emile Donovan to discuss the situation. Audio
Pentagon tells Congress no sign Iran was going to attack US first
The remarks to Congress appear to undercut one of the key arguments for the war made by senior administration officials.