Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
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… Audio
NZ First drafts bill to force Ngāpuhi into single Treaty settlement
Shane Jones said the bill would ensure there was no mention of hapū sovereignty in any settlement with Ngāpuhi.
GPs to get $175m extra funding
Health Minister Simeon Brown the increase this year was the biggest - by more than double - since the current funding system began. Audio
World leaders in The Hague for NATO Summit
The weekend's US strikes on Iran are expected to upstage defence spending talks at the NATO Summit this week. Correspondent William Denselow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Qatar professor on Iran strikes on US bases
The explosions on the US airbase in Doha were heard and felt across the Qatari capital. Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar Mehran Kamrava spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
'Not Kiwi, nor Christian': Minister condemns Destiny Church rally
Minister for Ethnic Communities Mark Mitchell says he was "appalled" by the march on Saturday. Audio
Labour leader on situation in the Middle East
Labour says the government should be acknowledging the US breached international law when it bombed targets in Iran. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Religious groups call for govt to toughen hate speech laws
Islamic Sikh and Buddhist groups are urging the government to strengthen hate speech laws in the wake of Saturday's protest march by Destiny Church attacking what it calls foreign religions. Minister… Audio
Health Minister on funding boost for GPs
GPs are getting a big funding boost in a new agreement the government hopes will eventually lead to faster care. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government responds to Iran strikes
Several explosions have been heard over Qatari capital Doha, following Tehran's threats to retaliate against the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Melissa… Audio
US President Trump in White House Situation Room
Donald Trump is currently in the Situation Room in the White House with his top security officials. Correspondent in Washington DC Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Qatar condemns Iran strikes on US bases in country
Qatar 'strongly condemns' the earlier attack by Iran on America's Al Udeid airbase. BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Iran carries out missile attacks on US air bases in Qatar
Iran's military has carried out what it calls "devastating and powerful" retaliatory missile attacks on US airbases in Qatar and Iraq. Correspondent Alex Baird spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Seymour defends posts accusing opponents of 'derangement syndrome'
The Deputy Prime Minister is rubbishing claims he's breached the Cabinet Manual.
Greens call on govt to condemn US over Iran strikes
The Green Party says the government needs to condemn the United States for its illegal bombing of Iran and inflaming tensions across the Middle East. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson spoke to… Audio
Calls for tougher hate speech laws after Destiny Church march
Ethnic communities are calling for the government to toughen hate speech laws in response to a Destiny Church march at the weekend against "foreign religions", with leader Brian Tamaki saying the… Audio
Correspondent in Israel on Middle East conflict
Iran has launched missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq. The AP's Sam Mednick is in Tel Aviv and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Iran fires missiles at US bases in Qatar and Iraq
Iran has fired missiles towards US bases in Qatar and Iraq, in retaliation to the US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Correspondent in Doha Alex Baird spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Willis on active investment plus visa for overseas investment
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says Kiwis shouldn't be scared of international investment in infrastructure here. Audio
NZDF to send plane to assist New Zealanders in Iran, Israel
Though airspace in Israel and Iran remains closed, the C-130J Hercules, along with government personnel, will leave Auckland for the Middle East on Monday. Audio