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US judge orders release of pro-Palestinian activist
Donald Trump called pro-Palestintian protests antisemitic and vowed to deport foreign students who took part, and Mahmoud Khalil was the first target of this policy.
The NZ-Cook Islands fallout
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has slammed New Zealand for what he calls a "patronising" approach over its China deal. This week it was revealed that nearly $20m of New Zealand funding to the… Audio
US role in the Israel-Iran conflict
President Trump has said he will decide if the US will get directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next fortnight. Audio
Israel and Iran conflict
The recent upsurge in conflict between Israel and Iran continues to build. European foreign ministers have been holding talks with Iran to try to restore a diplomatic path over its nuclear programme.
…Putin quips the 'the whole of Ukraine is ours' - in theory
The Russian president said Moscow wanted Ukraine to accept the reality on the ground if there was to be a chance of peace.
Luxon concludes China trip: 'No evidence' of collaboration with West's foes
The prime minister has wrapped up his trip to China, dismissing suggestions the superpower is working with Russia, Iran and North Korea - as alleged by NATO's top official.
The Matariki Asteroid Forecast
NASA recently upped the probability of the asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting the moon early next decade.Planetary Defence Lead at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California, Katie Kuamoto, spoke… Audio
Sin Bin: The World Gravy Wrestling Champs 2025
No, we’re not kidding. Hospice Lancashire in the UK has hosted The World Gravy Wrestling Champs for just under two decades. BBC Lancashire’s breakfast radio hosts, and previous competitors, Graham… Audio
Trump's two-week window sets off scramble to restart stalled Iran talks
The US President's decision to open a two-week negotiating window before deciding on striking Iran sets off an urgent effort to restart talks.
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.
Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets keep blowing up at worst possible time
Analysis: One of his most important companies just had another setback: a SpaceX Starship rocket exploded in an immense fireball.
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.
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
Underwater musical experience
If you were at a particular public pool in Melbourne this week you may have seen an unusual sight. Saturate, is an underwater musical experience staged as part of the city's Rising festival. It… 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
NZ pauses funding to Cook Islands
The government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year. New Zealand told the Cook Islands government… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
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… 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.
