Conflict
The unspoken bond between Soldier and Horse
New Zealand-produced film Devils on Horses reveals the deep bond between soldiers and their horses during WWI. Audio
US moves B-2 bombers as Trump weighs Iran options
B-2 bombers are the only planes capable of carrying the type of bomb that could destroy Iran's underground Fordow nuclear facility.
War in the Middle East: What the future might look like
Where on earth might the situation in the Middle East be going? Audio
Iran digs in on nukes, vows 'devastating' retaliation amid Israeli attacks
Tehran says Iran won't halt its nuclear programme as Israel's strikes continue, killing top commanders.
Who are Iran's allies? Would any help if the US joins Israel in its war?
Analysis: Over the past two years, Israel has dealt significant blows to Iran's "axis of resistance", writes Ali Mamouri for The Conversation.
Iran and Israel launch new attacks
It comes as Tehran said it would not negotiate over its nuclear programme while under threat.
Watch: Pro-Palestinian activists damage UK military planes
Two activists broke into the Brize Norton base, spraying red paint into the engines of the Voyager aircraft and damaging them with crowbars.
'It feels like a missile is following me': Iranians say daily life filled with fear and distrust
After days of tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iran, for the civilians caught up in Israel's bombing campaign, life is filled with uncertainty.
Iranian nuclear site hit, while missiles damage Israeli hospital
President Donald Trump has teased the US may enter the conflict to help depose Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting… Audio
'I may do it. I may not': Trump on bombing Iran
As Iran's Supreme Leader rules out surrender, the US President says he has run out of patience. Audio
NZ embassy staff and families evacuated from Tehran
The embassy in the Iranian capital has been temporarily closed due to the war with Israel. Audio
Ukraine's morale-boosting, tech-propelled battle wins
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia.
The thinking way to win a war
Innovation in warfare features in Ukraine's David and Goliath fight with Russia. Audio
An expert on how to manage conflict and aggression
Conflict can happen anywhere - from the playground to the office - or an actual battlefield. How we react to high-stress situations is largely hardwired into us as humans. But can we learn how to… Audio
As Trump flirts with strikes on Iran, will it be a bridge too far?
Analysis: For years now, Americans have been trending in a more isolationist, anti-war direction when it comes to the rest of the world's problems.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 June 2025
In today's episode, Health New Zealand has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries, Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel… Audio
Israel waited until 'last possible moment' to attack Iran, ambassador says
The Israeli Ambassador to New Zealand says Israel will continue its operation against Iran until it feels it's no longer in danger of being annihilated. Audio
Concern for NZers in Iran as internet cut amid Israel strikes
We were hoping to cross to Iran this morning to speak to a New Zealand woman who's found herself stuck there while visiting family. However, her internet has been cut and we've been unable to reach… Audio
Israeli ambassador to NZ on Iran - Israel conflict
Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel and Iran and there's still no talk of a ceasefire. New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
