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7:54 AM.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

7:50 AM.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

7:46 AM.The Super Rugby season is over with the Crusaders winning a record 13th title on Saturday night with a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in a tense final in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.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… Read more Audio

7:37 AM.The trial of a 53-year-old woman accused of killing her mother is set to begin in the High Court at Wellington on Monday. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

7:25 AM.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

7:24 AM.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… Read more Audio

7:15 AM.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… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.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

6:52 AM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

6:47 AM.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

6:41 AM.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

6:37 AM.An update from RNZ's sports team. Audio

6:25 AM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

6:24 AM.A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

6:19 AM.A Defence Force Hercules leaves Auckland on Monday bound for an undisclosed location in case it can help New Zealanders stranded in Iran and Israel. Audio

6:13 AM.The US struck three nuclear facilities in Iran on Sunday. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

10:00 AM.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… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:52 AM.Drones will be taking to the skies in Rotorua tonight to celebrate Matariki. At 8pm the light-up drones will perform a choreographed routine, with watchers on the ground able to see their movements as… Read more Audio

8:50 AM.New Zealanders have filled out their last traditional Census form, with the five-yearly count scrapped from 2030. Statistics Minister Shane Reti says the Census isn't 'financially viable' and will be… Read more Audio

8:43 AM.New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

8:41 AM.A woman has died in an ambulance on the way to hospital after being found badly injured in a Christchurch carpark. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell has more. Audio

8:33 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 16 July 2025. Audio