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Intel suggests Iran strikes didn't destroy nuclear sites
The US President claims the strikes "completely and totally obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities, but other sources are less confident. Audio
Live: Furious, swearing Trump lays into Israel, Iran over attacks
"They don't know what the f... they're doing," the US president told reporters after early wobbles in a ceasefire. Audio
'Started to feel numb': Woman recalls syringe attack on 150 people at French festival
No arrests have been made yet in connection with the needle spikings.
Trump heads to NATO summit after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire
Stepping onto the world stage, the president appears eager to demonstrate his ability to bring warring parties to the table.
NATO summit begins at The Hague
The summit of NATO leaders is underway at The Hague, where members are set to commit to a significant increase in defence spending. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US President Trump swears when discussing Israel and Iran ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has let loose the f-bomb in comments about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Trump warns Israel 'do not drop those bombs' after it accuses Iran of ceasefire 'violation'
Israel's military has been ordered to respond forcefully after it said Iran had violated the latest ceasefire, but Iran denies it has launched any new missles.
All members of K-pop group BTS now discharged from military
Suga of BTS has wrapped up military service - the seventh and final member of the group to be discharged from the South Korean military. BTS is expected to reunite later this year.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, the US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel, flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was… Audio
Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
The US President told Qatar's emir that Israel agreed to the ceasefire, according to the official.
Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
The previous Labour government cut 25 cents a litre off fuel prices in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine.
Millions of dollars, 200 guests: Everything we know about Jeff Bezos' wedding
Plagued by the looming threat of disruptive protests, the upcoming wedding of the Amazon founder and former news anchor Lauren Sanchez is closely guarded.
First images from the largest camera ever built reveal millions of galaxies
Rubin Observatory is expected to uncover millions of the space rocks within its first two years. Audio
Iran attacks US base in Qatar, Trump says time to make peace
A US defence official says no one has been hurt in the attack and oil prices also sank afterwards to provide some form of relief.
World leaders in The Hague for NATO Summit
The weekend's US strikes on Iran are expected to upstage defence spending talks at the NATO Summit this week. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Qatar professor on Iran strikes on US bases
The explosions on the US airbase in Doha were heard and felt across the Qatari capital. Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar Mehran Kamrava spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour leader on situation in the Middle East
Labour says the government should be acknowledging the US breached international law when it bombed targets in Iran. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government responds to Iran strikes
Several explosions have been heard over Qatari capital Doha, following Tehran's threats to retaliate against the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Melissa… Audio
US President Trump in White House Situation Room
Donald Trump is currently in the Situation Room in the White House with his top security officials. Correspondent in Washington DC Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Qatar condemns Iran strikes on US bases in country
Qatar 'strongly condemns' the earlier attack by Iran on America's Al Udeid airbase. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio