War
Govt pursuing diplomacy over moral outrage in Mid East: Peters
The Foreign Affairs minister says the government is pursuing diplomacy over moral outrage, as he warns against rushing to condemn or support any one actor in the Middle East conflict. Political… Audio
Airlines rerouting flights due to Middle East conflict
International carriers are cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. New Zealander, Zane Berghuis, spoke to Corin Dann from Hamad… Audio
Israel and Iran settle back into ceasefire
Both sides appear to have settled back into a ceasefire, with no further strikes being reported. US President Donald Trump has posted on social media saying, "Israel is not going to attack Iran. All… 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.
Flights from Auckland to Doha set to resume
Flights from Auckland to Doha are set to resume on Tuesday afternoon after Monday's flight was diverted to nearby Oman in the wake of Iranian strikes on a US airbase. Travel journalist Dan Lake spoke… Audio
US President declares ceasefire between Iran and Israel
The US President has declared a complete and total ceasefire between Iran and Israel. Waikato University professor and specialist in the laws of war Al Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook. 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.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's military has carried out what it calls "devastating and powerful" retaliatory missile attacks on US airbases in Qatar and Iraq, Labour says the government should be… Audio
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
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
Iran carries out missile attacks on US air bases in Qatar
Iran's military has carried out what it calls "devastating and powerful" retaliatory missile attacks on US airbases in Qatar and Iraq. Correspondent Alex Baird spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Correspondent in Israel on Middle East conflict
Iran has launched missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq. The AP's Sam Mednick is in Tel Aviv and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq
Iran has fired missiles towards US bases in Qatar and Iraq, in retaliation to the US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Correspondent in Doha Alex Baird spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran issues warning to 'gambler' Trump: We will end this war
Iran said the US attack on its nuclear sites expanded the range of legitimate targets for its armed forces and called Donald Trump a "gambler".
What does the Israel-Iran conflict mean for NZ?
Explainer - As the US joins the conflict between Israel and Iran, how will New Zealand be affected? Here's what you need to know so far as the situation continues to unfold. Audio
Is US strike on Iran Trump's riskiest gamble?
Analysis - The US President, who faced no major international crisis in his first term, is now embroiled in one just six months into his second.
How Trump quietly made the decision to bomb Iran
Administration officials went to great lengths to conceal their planning, including with diversions and misdirection. Audio
Economies face a potential war shock: Surging oil prices
Oil prices are likely to depend on whether Iran's parliament decides to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route that accounts for 20 percent of the world's crude oil. Audio
