War
NZ will release six days of fuel amid global concerns over supply
Energy Minister Shane Jones says New Zealand is obliged to contribute to the IEA's release. Audio
Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil
The FBI has warned police departments in California that Iran could retaliate for US attacks by launching drones at the US West Coast.
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
'Like hell': US promises heaviest day of bombings on Iran
The US defence secretary says there will be "the most fighters, the most bombers, the most strikes". Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 March 2026
US media report Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and despite Donald Trump saying the vessels were destroyed we ask Trade Minister Todd McClay what it could mean for global trade; An expat… Audio
Middle East conflict could push retail prices higher
A major retailer is warning prices could rise as the conflict involving Iran pushes up global fuel and freight costs. Briscoes expects surcharges to start appearing in the next month. Managing… Audio
US warns of ‘most intense day’ of strikes on Iran yet
US defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will be the 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran so far. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
Oil market volatility hiking up fuel prices for airlines
Oil market volatility caused by war in the Middle East is already fueling price hikes beyond the petrol pump. Air Zealand raised its fares today and said if the conflict leads to continued elevated… Audio
War 'pretty much' complete but US hasn't 'won enough' - Trump
The US President says the war on Iran is "pretty much" complete but America hasn't "won enough, as the conflict in the Middle East enters its eleventh day. The US military says it has struck more than… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March 2026
Markets lurch back following Trump comments on Iran; Psychologist Dougal Sutherland on Covid's social 'long tail'; What impact does Iran war have on China and its relationships? Audio
NZ sharemarket slides as war hits investor confidence
New Zealand's sharemarket slid sharply on Monday as global oil prices surged past US$100 a barrel, shaking investor confidence and contributing to broader market falls. Craigs Investment Partners… Audio
Here Now: Kadambari Raghukumar talks to Iranians living in NZ
A week into the conflict in Iran, more than 1300 Iranian civilians have been killed, according to numbers from the UN. Here in NZ, many Iranians are feeling despair over the worsening situation… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 March 2026
Bracing for impact. Energy and retail prices set to rise for New Zealanders as the impact of the war on Iran washes up on these shores; we speak to the chief economist of New Zealand's largest bank… Audio
Iran Conflict: Reaction to the new leader from an Iranian NZer
Iran's Assembly of Experts named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new Supreme leader. He replaces his father who was killed by American and Israeli airstrikes 9 days ago. Last Monday we spoke to… Audio
Iran defies Trump and names new Supreme Leader
Analysis: Iran's clerical leadership chose confrontation over compromise.
Gulf States request Australian drone defence technology
The Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the federal government has received requests for its short-range surface-to-air missile system. Audio
Trump attends return of US troops killed in Iran war
Six reservists from an Iowa-based unit were killed when a Iranian drone struck a US command centre in Kuwait.
Saudi Arabia warns Iran continued attacks could trigger retaliation
The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia have all come under heavy drone and missile fire from Iran over the past week. Audio
1332 Iranian civilians killed in war so far, UN told
Iran's UN ambassador asserted that the US and Israel had deliberately targeted civilian infrastructure.
Russia accused of aiding Iran attacks
Moscow is providing Iran with satellite imagery and data on the locations of American troops, ships and aircraft according to US intelligence sources.
