Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 June 2025
In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a major threat to New Zealand's economy, All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has announced five newcomers in his 33-strong squad for their upcoming test series against France, and a New Zealander has been arrested over the attempted murder of a Laotian activist who took refuge in France.
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