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This week the Middle East has been on a knife edge, after the US entered the conflict between Israel and Iran. Within the last few hours US President Donald Trump has said he would bomb Iran again "without a question. Absolutely" if intelligence were to find that Iran can enrich uranium to a level higher. After the US bombed Iran's nuclear sites last Sunday, president Trump claimed there was "complete obliteration." He then announced a ceasefire, but Israeli strikes continued, sparking a furious outburst from Trump who dropped his own f-bomb at NATO summit. The BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner speaks to Susie.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran, calling them "historically successful". POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran and strongly criticised media coverage of the bombings' impact. Washington DC is correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has thanked Donald Trump on social media, sharing a video clip of the US President speaking about the impact of the US strikes while at NATO. Senior correspondent with Reuters in Tel Aviv Alexander Cornwell spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for the Māori electoral roll was released this week, victims of sexual abuse will get the final say on whether their attackers get permanent name suppression, NATO members have confirmed they've agreed to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence and security by 2035 - an increase from the current core defence spending target of 2 percent, data analysis shows little evidence of success from a fund that has been giving schools $10 million-a-year to tackle truancy, and all rugby matches have been cancelled in the Horowhenua-Kāpiti region this weekend, after yet another incident of serious abuse was directed at a referee.

Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is determined to continue to put pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

NATO members have confirmed they've agreed to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence and security by 2035 - an increase from the current core defence spending target of 2 percent. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Donald Trump has maintained the Iranian nuclear sites struck by US 'bunker-busters' were "obliterated" saying that the Fordow site is now 'totally inoperable'. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann.

In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in New Zealand will soon be aired, encouraging Maori to join the Maori Electoral Roll. The 30-minute ad features Tame Iti reading some of the names of the 300,00 people who are on the roll, "What is the point of regional government?" That's the question the regional development minister posed to a meeting of local government officials last week, US President Donald Trump has let loose the f-bomb in comments about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, and international carriers are cancelling or rerouting flights to and from the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran.

World leaders, including our Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, are in The Hague for the NATO Summit. Correspondent Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann.

The summit of NATO leaders is underway at The Hague, where members are set to commit to a significant increase in defence spending. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann.

US President Donald Trump has let loose the f-bomb in comments about the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Politico's Josh Gerstein spoke to Alexa Cook.

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 planes will turn around and head home, while doing a friendly 'plane wave' to Iran". Associated Press journalist Julia Frankel spoke to Corin Dann.

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 acknowledging the US breached international law when it bombed targets in Iran, GPs are getting a big funding boost in a new agreement the government hopes will eventually lead to faster care, and the first images are out from the biggest camera in the world pointing into the universe. The "Vera C. Rubin" Observatory is in Chile, more than 2,500 metres above sea level.

In today's episode, New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions, the United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday, In the US, several Republicans have posted statements in support of Donald Trump's move, while others say the President should have sought congressional approval first, instability in the middle east often raises the question of what could happen to fuel prices, and we cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The recent upsurge in conflict between Israel and Iran continues to build. European foreign ministers have been holding talks with Iran to try to restore a diplomatic path over its nuclear programme. 

President Trump has said he will decide if the US will get directly involved in the Iran-Israel conflict within the next fortnight. 

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has slammed New Zealand for what he calls a "patronising" approach over its China deal. This week it was revealed that nearly $20m of New Zealand funding to the Cook Islands is on ice. 

The Prime Minister has wrapped up a whirlwind three-day trip in China. Jason Young, the director of the New Zealand Contemporary China Research Centre dissects it.

Matt Dathan is Home Affairs Editor at The Times.

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about global genetic testing company, 23andMe being fined millions by a UK watchdog over a massive data breach, as well a cyclist who suffered devestating facial injuries now being the owner of a 3D-printed face.

The Prime Minister is rattling through a blitz of business promos on his first day in China, showcasing New Zealand's wares, and pitching it as a tourist destination. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about a volcanic eruption in Indonesia that has left many tourists, including New Zealanders, stranded in Bali, meanwhile two suspects have been arrested after an Australian tourist was shot and killed in Bali.

Donald Trump's leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting between Israel and Iran. Correspondent in Washington Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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 between Israel and Iran. New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year. Magic mushroom drug psilocybin will soon be available for patients with treatment-resistant depression. And we cross to Australia for our weekly chat with Kerry-Anne Walsh.

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

Eyes are now on Washington DC for President Trump to expand on his new comments. Trump's reportedly asked the national security council to be ready for his return in the White House situation room. POLITICO's senior legal affairs reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Donald Trump's posted on social media saying "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran". Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann.

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 her. Daria Carrothers is the woman's friend, and she spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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 and Iran and there's still no talk of a ceasefire, the blaze at New World Victoria Park has been extinguished while five Fire and Emergency crews remained on Tuesday night to deal with hotspots, and from 10 on Wednesday morning senior medical and dental officers in Northland will go on strike for 24 hours.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann.

Iran has launched a new wave of missiles at Israel. Sam Mednick, an Associated Press reporter in Tel Aviv, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Monday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to Corin Dann.

Protests over President Donald Trump's immigration raids have spread from California to other US cities, with hundreds of nationwide demonstrations planned for Saturday.