World Politics
Minister urges New Zealanders in Iran and Israel to leave
The Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and Israel to get out of what he calls the "arc of danger" - as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Christopher Luxon's first visit to China as the Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon is on his way to China for his first visit as prime minister- taking off from Whenuapai just before 7am on Tuesday. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
What it would take to de-escalate the Israel-Iran conflict
Iran's ambassador to New Zealand said negotiations and diplomacy would not resume until Israel stopped attacking the country. Reza Nazarahari spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Israel trying to dismantle the Iran regime: academic
An academic in New Zealand said Israel was trying to capitalise on what he said was the perfect opportunity to carry out a long-held goal - to dismantle the Iran regime. University of Otago senior… Audio
BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
BBC World journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, an upcoming debate in… Audio
Is this the end of the Iranian regime?
Former Australian ambassador to Lebanon and research scholar at ANU's Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies Ian Parmeter joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti. They discuss why police are paid to train, but healthcare workers and other professions are not and… Audio
Trump considers banning Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu
President Donald Trump is considering adding 36 additional countries to the United States' travel ban list - including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility, he is also not… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It is Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Iranian shocked by scale of Israel's attacks
An Iranian woman living in New Zealand is shocked by the scale of Israel's attacks on Iran. Samira Ghoreish spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran's armed forces warn Israelis to leave 'vital areas'
Iran's armed forces have told Israeli residents to leave the vicinity of what they call "vital areas" for their safety. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Prime Minister heads to China
The Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Trump vetoes Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader
President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran launches new wave of missiles at Israel
Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel. Sam Mednick, an Associated Press reporter in Tel Aviv, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Death tolls rise as Israel and Iran strikes continue
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Monday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to… Audio
After day of nationwide protests, Trump's military parade rolls through Washington DC
The procession was a show of might marking the US Army's 250th anniversary and the president's birthday.
US-Australia defence alliance alive and well, insists expert
Professor Alan Tidwell believes the agreement will change, but never end.
Israel closes embassy in Wellington, says attacks on Iran a 'last resort'
It's part of a worldwide closure of the country's diplomatic missions.
'We knew everything,' Trump says about Israel's strikes on Iran
The US president says it is not too late for Iran to make a deal, and he had been pushing the country's leaders to do so urgently before Israel's strikes.
