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UK correspondent Christian Smith
Our man in London, Christian Smith, is chatting to us about the UK launching a grooming gangs inquiry after claims officials avoided the ethnicity issue, protests against over tourism erupting in… Audio
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
What we know about Trump's new phone service
Trump's company has launched a gold-coloured smartphone and a mobile service: "Trump Mobile".
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's ambassador to New Zealand says negotiations and diplomacy will not resume until Israel stops attacking the country, the Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and… Audio
'The world has forgotten us': Gazans plead as crisis deepens
Gazans facing famine fear the world has forgotten them as attention shifts to the Israel-Iran conflict.
Minnesota lawmaker killing suspect planned killing spree
The suspect accused of assassinating a Minnesota lawmaker and shooting another this weekend drove to the homes of at least four state politicians as part of a planned killing spree, according to… Audio
New Zealand's perception of China cools
A survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation has found New Zealand's perception of China has cooled in recent months following China's live fire drills and partnership deal with the Cook Islands. Asia… Audio
New Zealander working in Israel amid conflict with Iran
New Zealanders have been urged not to travel to Israel, and for anyone already there to leave, amid the country's conflict with Iran. David Kepes, a New Zealander working in Israel, spoke to Corin… Audio
Man suspected of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers caught
A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, after a two-day manhunt in the US state of Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio's Ellie Roth spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Labour on the Israel-Iran conflict
Israel and Iran are widening their attacks on each other despite international calls for de-escalation. Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Watch: Israel strikes Iran's state TV station during broadcast
Footage showed a newsreader hurrying from her seat as a blast struck Audio
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
Chinese communities optimistic about Prime Minister's visit
Chinese communities leaders are optimistic about the prime minister's visit to Shanghai and Beijing this week. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio
UK: inquiry into grooming gangs
Sir Keir Starmer is in Canada for the G7 - Henry Riley tells us about the big issues facing the world's biggest economies. Audio
Japan: Nippon Steel buys US Steel
US Steel is now Japanese owned - Chris Gilbert updated us on this controversial purchase Audio
Three hikers killed by lightning strike in Austrian Alps
A spokesperson for the Alpine police say all three people likely died from the same lightning strike.
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
Trump orders ICE officers to 'do all in their power' to achieve mass deportations
The US president ordered the mass deportation on social media while he travelled on Air Force One to Canada for the G7 summit.