Middle East
Bahrain and Saudi F1 races set to be cancelled
Conflict in the Middle East means its 'just a matter of time', before an official announcement the two April Formula 1 rounds are cancelled, sources say.
Think Big
As our government tries to fix NZ's energy crisis, and tensions in the Middle East rattle global energy markets, we look back at the oil shocks of the 1970s and how they reshaped New Zealand’s energy… Video, Audio
US skips congressional review to approve munitions sale to Israel
The US State Department says it approved a sale worth US$151.8 million to Israel for munitions and munitions support.
'Good to be home': NZers arrive on first flight from Middle East since conflict began
The Emirates flight EK448 from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates arrived at 11.30am Saturday.
Iranian diaspora form human chain on Wellington waterfront
Protesters say they want to call attention to the situation in Iran and express solidarity with people they say are living under repression.
Kiwi drives through Middle East in attempt to get back to NZ
A Kiwi stuck in the Middle East has driven hours through the desert in an effort to race back to New Zealand. The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has disrupted travel in and out of the region with much… Audio
An update from Dubai as Iran conflict continues
The UAE says it has intercepted 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones since the Iran conflict began. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Dubai Audio
Pacific govts alert nationals amid Middle East conflict
Pacific governments are advising their people in the Middle East to stay sheltered and make their presence known. Audio
Trump's Iran strikes mark his biggest foreign policy gamble
Analysis - Trump has provided little explanation for his large-scale attack on Iran, but US voters have little appetite for war, and it's hard to change a regime from the air, analysts say.
Fears of an all-out war between US and Iran
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about fears of an all-out war between the US and Iran, and the military buildup in the region, as well as an American ambassador's comments… Audio
Nine dead after Lebanon building collapses
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about a fatal building collapse in Lebanon which has killed nine people. Audio
Israel launches 'large-scale operation' to retrieve body of last hostage
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about Israel beginning what it calls a "large-scale operation" to retrieve the body of the last remaining hostage in Gaza. Audio
Middle East Israelis react to terror attack at Bondi Beach
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown talks to Lisa Owen about the reaction in Israel to the fatal terror attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach. Audio
Netanyahu asks for presidential pardon in corruption cases
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu asking for a presidential pardon in the numerous corruption cases against him, as well as… Audio
Officials working towards second phase of Gaza Ceasefire
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about officials actively working towards the second phase of the Gaza Ceasefire deal, as well as Pope Leo who is due to visit the Middle East… Audio
Trump wades into controversial court case surrounding Netanyahu
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owwen about Donald Trump wading into a controversial court case surrounding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as well as Israel opening up… Audio
More details emerge on atrocities unfolding in Sudan
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about more information emerging on the atrocities unfolding in Sudan, as well as the fragile ceasfire largely holding in Gaza, bringing more… Audio
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian Usher with the latest on the fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Audio
How Auckland restaurant Fatima's became a Foo Fighter's fave
Popular Auckland restaurant Fatima's 30 years on and now with a new cookbook. Audio
Trump issues 'last warning' for Hamas to accept ceasefire deal
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown spoke to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump issuing his "last warning" to Hamas about accepting a Gaza ceasefire deal, as well as Yemen's Houthis claiming… Audio
