Morning Report

The Heatwave in the Northern Hemisphere has hit sport in the US. Audio

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

A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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