War
British foreign secretary says 'window now exists' for diplomacy with Iran
David Lammy said a "window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution".
'It feels like a missile is following me': Iranians say daily life filled with fear and distrust
After days of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran, for the civilians caught up in Israel's bombing campaign, life is filled with uncertainty.
Israel minister says Iran leader 'can no longer exist' after hospital hit
Meanwhile Russia, an Iranian ally, told the US that joining the conflict would be an "extremely dangerous step".
Trump sets two-week deadline on Iran
The US President wants to give diplomacy a chance before deciding on US military action, the White House says.
Iranian nuclear site hit, while missiles damage Israeli hospital
President Donald Trump has teased the US may enter the conflict to help depose Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, the government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year, Iran's Supreme Leader has… Audio
Speculation on US joining conflict in Iran
Iran's Supreme Leader has refused Donald Trump's earlier call for unconditional surrender, warning US attacks will "result in irreparable damage for them". US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Audio
'Whoever doesn't die from Israeli bombs dies from hunger': Gaza resident
Hundreds in Gaza have been killed seeking aid since late May, according to medics, as Israel says it is looking into the deaths.
Trump hints at Mideast involvement
Donald Trump's leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting between Israel and Iran. Correspondent in Washington Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ weighs evacuations from the Middle East
The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump teases mystery ove on Iran
Donald Trump says he may or may not become involved in Iran and Israel's ongoing conflict. He spoke to White House reporters after Iran's Supreme Leader said there would be no surrender, and warned… Audio
Ukraine's morale-boosting, tech-propelled battle wins
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia.
The thinking way to win a war
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia. Audio
Why NZ's involvement in possible US-Iran war may hang on Europe
An expert in warfare law says New Zealand might struggle to stay out of a US-Iran war if the Europeans get involved.
Concern for NZers in Iran as internet cut amid Israel strikes
We were hoping to cross to Iran this morning to speak to a New Zealand woman who's found herself stuck there while visiting family. However, her internet has been cut and we've been unable to reach… Audio
Israeli ambassador to NZ on Iran - Israel conflict
Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel and Iran and there's still no talk of a ceasefire. New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump claims 'total control' of skies over Iran
Donald Trump's posted on social media saying "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran". Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump's comments on Israel - Iran conflict raises questions
Eyes are now on Washington DC for President Trump to expand on his new comments. Trump's reportedly asked the national security council to be ready for his return in the White House situation room… Audio
Trump urges evacuation of Tehran
Iranian officials have reported 224 deaths, mostly civilians, while Israel say 24 civilians have been killed.
Trump to leave G7 summit day early, citing Middle East tensions
The summit had already generated a degree of division in the few hours Trump attended. Audio
