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Iran warns of wider war if US attacks after Trump election rout
Trump said he was 'locked and loaded', but war may not be needed.
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Trump says he believes Iranian leader still alive
Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is open despite disrupted shipping.
Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year
The President says North Korea has 57 nuclear weapons as he seeks talks with leader.
UN atomic watchdog says tonnes of nuclear material found at Syria site
The undisclosed site dates back to the rule of ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad.
South Korean President proposes talks with North to formally end Korean War
The Koreas remain technically at war after a conflict ended with an armistice in 1953.
Cuts, consolidating priorities for campaigning
OPINION: Cutting and consolidating the way forward for political campaigning.
Trump tells Tehran to make deal or surrender as Iran denies renewed talks
Iran says it is not holding direct talks with Washington.
US-Saudi deal prompts fears of a global nuclear arms race
New York Times: Fears new deal means Saudi could pivot to a nuclear weapons programme.
New US ambassador has his head in the mushroom clouds
OPINION: A warship in the Waitematā? It's not happening, Mr Novelly.
'Nuclear triad': Why China fired a long-range missile over the Pacific
New York Times: Beijing is investing heavily in its undersea nuclear capabilities.
'Standing up for NZ': Peters' staunch response after China tests missile applauded
Labour's Chris Hipkins said the test is a 'really concerning' and unwelcome development.
China missile test: Should we be worried? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Former Foreign Minister Wayne Mapp says such tests need to be opposed. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Ryan Bridge: NZ must stay out of China's fight | Ryan Bridge TODAY
An intercontinental ballistic missile. In an ideal world, the best thing New Zealand can do is be the Switzerland of the Pacific. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
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US Ambassador wants warships in NZ waters, jokes about using time machine to 'fix nuclear thing'
'I’d really like the opportunity to work with New Zealand on that exact topic'.
Kim Jong Un says North Korea navy to get nuclear weapons, larger ships
Kim announced the plan while commissioning the 5000-tonne warship Choe Hyon.
Nuclear weapons spending hits record high amid new 'arms race'
Studies show the US led spending with $118b, more than all other countries combined.
North Korea promises an ‘exponential’ increase in nuclear weapons
North Korea sees its nuclear arsenal as protection against attack from South Korea and US.
Jonathan Ayling: If our nuclear-free stance still makes sense, it can survive debate
OPINION: Chris Penk quickly backtracked after hinting NZ could revisit its nuclear stance.
Frigates, nukes, and spending: The defence debate NZ can't avoid
Chris Penk's nuclear remarks prompted the PM to reaffirm the nation’s ban.
PM Christopher Luxon: No change to nuclear free position | Ryan Bridge TODAY
"Could have expressed himself better": PM on Penk's comments around NZ's anti-nuclear stance. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
The US President said Iran had agreed to stop developing nuclear weapons.
Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal: US media
The President has sent a revised peace plan back to Iran for further consideration.
Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive
Iran insists there is ‘no final agreement’ and rejects key parts of Donald Trump’s claims.