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In today's episode, Iran's ambassador to New Zealand says negotiations and diplomacy will not resume until Israel stops attacking the country, the Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and Israel to get out of what he calls the "arc of danger" - as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, a survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation has found New Zealand's perception of China has cooled in recent months following China's live fire drills and partnership deal with the Cook Islands, the government is directing Sport New Zealand to help curb youth offending, board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation, and a customer who has been left $2000 out of pocket due to the failure of an appliance retailer says there need to be better protections for unsecured creditors.
Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann.
A survey by the Asia New Zealand Foundation has found New Zealand's perception of China has cooled in recent months following China's live fire drills and partnership deal with the Cook Islands. Asia New Zealand Foundation research director Dr Julia Macdonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
New Zealanders have been urged not to travel to Israel, and for anyone already there to leave, amid the country's conflict with Iran. David Kepes, a New Zealander working in Israel, spoke to Corin Dann.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, after a two-day manhunt in the US state of Minnesota. Minnesota Public Radio's Ellie Roth spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Drought, record-breaking rainfall, a cyclone and even a tornado - Northlanders have seen it all in 2025. Peter de Graaf reports.
Some primary schools warn mid-year reports to parents will not include children's progress and achievement against the new English and maths curriculums. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.
Israel and Iran are widening their attacks on each other despite international calls for de-escalation. Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann.
The defending champion Black Sticks top their group with one game remaining at the Nations Cup men's hockey tournament after coming back from three goals down to beat hosts Malaysia 4-3.
A customer who has been left $2000 out of pocket due to the failure of an appliance retailer says there need to be better protections for unsecured creditors. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
A pre-school in south Auckland is teaching its tamariki how to be safe around dogs, as roaming pets continue to attack and harass families. Felix Walton reports.
The government has directed Sport New Zealand to reinvest the savings it has found into new programmes to reduce youth offending - but not through the boot camps. Russell Palmer reports.
The government is directing Health New Zealand to give private hospitals 10 year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries. The directive has caught the hospitals by surprise, and is raising questions about the privitisation of the public system. Anusha Bradley reports.
The Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and Israel to get out of what he calls the "arc of danger" - as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
Christopher Luxon is on his way to China for his first visit as prime minister- taking off from Whenuapai just before 7am on Tuesday. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports.
Iran's ambassador to New Zealand said negotiations and diplomacy would not resume until Israel stopped attacking the country. Reza Nazarahari spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother 50 years ago. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann.
The defending champion Black Sticks came from three goals down to beat hosts Malaysia 4-3 at the Nations Cup men's hockey tournament in Kuala Lumpur.
The government is directing Sport New Zealand to help curb youth offending. Sport New Zealand's Jim Ellis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
An academic in New Zealand said Israel was trying to capitalise on what he said was the perfect opportunity to carry out a long-held goal - to dismantle the Iran regime. University of Otago senior political lecturer Dr Leon Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Chinese communities leaders are optimistic about the prime minister's visit to Shanghai and Beijing this week. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports.
Defending champions New Zealand beat hosts Malaysia 4-3 in their second group game at the Nations Cup men's hockey tournament in Kuala Lumpur.
In today's episode, the Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility, he is also not dismissing a review of sick leave provisions, including reducing the number of sick leave days that employees are entitled to, Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Monday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict, and we cross the ditch to talk to our correspondent in Australia.
It is Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is not dismissing a review of sick leave provisions, including reducing the number of sick leave days that employees are entitled to. Employers and Manufacturers Association advocacy head Alan McDonald spoke to Corin Dann.
A six-year-old child is believed to be one of two people who died when a boat capsized off the South Taranaki coast. Coastguard South Taranaki president Gary Darnell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Maori lawyers and constitutional experts are warning the Regulatory Standards Bill could wipe out decades of hard-won treaty protections. Ella Stewart reports.
Auckland City have been beaten 10-0 by Bayern Munich in their opening group game at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. Coen Lammers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Around one percent of Rotorua is on the public housing waitlist. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann.
An Iranian woman living in New Zealand is shocked by the scale of Israel's attacks on Iran. Samira Ghoreish spoke to Corin Dann.
Iran's armed forces have told Israeli residents to leave the vicinity of what they call "vital areas" for their safety. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to Corin Dann.
Liam Lawson retired from this morning's Canadian Grand Prix, which was won by Mercedes George Russell.
The Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
A win at the weekend has sent the Chiefs to the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Rugby commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Corin Dann.