World Politics
Global dairy prices continue to rise in wake of Middle East conflict
The important whole-milk powder price, which influences farmer payouts, rose 4.5 percent.
Five key takeaways from the Clintons' Epstein testimonies
More than nine hours of footage of Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions on their alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein have been released. Here are the key takeways.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 March 2026
Winston Peters responds to the latest actions in the Middle East; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds; Housing minister, Chris Bishop; A tourism boom in the Mackenzie… Audio
Trump's Operation Epic Fury could turn out to be an epic failure
Analysis: What's the White House's justification for military strikes on Iran today?
Australia: Iran reaction, Carney incoming, Dutton slammed
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at Australia's decision to back the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and urging of Australians stuck in the Mideast not to cancel their flights home. Audio
Does regime change ever work? History tells us it's often disastrous
Analysis: History tells us the long-term consequences are often disastrous, Professor Matt Fitzpatrick writes.
Government 'talking to everybody' over Kiwis caught up in Middle East war - Peters
Thousands of stranded Kiwis in the Middle East add up to a "difficult" situation for the government, the Foreign Affairs Minister says. Audio
World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March 2026
The US death toll rises to six, and three American fighter jets fall from the sky in friendly fire. Iran's casualties total more than 500, as Donald Trump refuses to rule out boots on the ground in… Audio
Latest news from the United States
The latest from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York. Audio
Middle East braces for backlash, after US-Israel strike on Iran
Iran has pledged to retaliate by targeting US military bases in the region.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March
Labour leader Chris Hipkins, Extensive coverage from the conflict in the Middle East; The Auckland school embracing AI; A lifeline for lions at a Northland wildlife enclosure. Audio
Starmer U-turn allows US use of UK bases
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer initially refused US forces to use UK bases - a move which President Trump called 'disappointing'. Starmer reversed his decision on Sunday, saying the bases can… Audio
An update from correspondent Simon Marks in Washington DC
The conflict in Iran has widened further. Israel has attacked Lebanon in response to a Hezbollah rocket attack . New Iranian strikes have been reported on a major gas plants in Qatar and in Saudi… Audio
World News Wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
UK Defence Secretary speaks on Iran air strikes for first time
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK's response to the Iran strikes, as Defence Secretary John Healey spoke for the first time since the air strikes began. Audio
Thousands of flights disrupted as military strikes continue in Middle East
Thousands of flights have been disrupted as military strikes continue in the Middle East. Flights in and out of airports in Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha and other international hubs in the region have been… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 March 2026
On today's show - the latest from the middle east, we look at whether the US strikes against Iran were legal. The conflict has had a major impact on surrounding states, we crossed to our correspondent… Audio
Iran Conflict: What does it mean for New Zealanders?
For analysis of the US- Israel strikes and to discuss New Zealand's response, Jesse is joined again by retired Major-General John Howard. Major General John Howard is a former New Zealand Chief of… Audio
Iran Conflict: Getting an Iranian New Zealander Perspective
Iranian New Zealand Barrister Samira Taghavi joins Jesse to discuss what the conflict in Iran means to her and what changes she hopes it brings. Audio
