Regional conflict is erupting in the Middle East - as the US and Israel ramp up aggression against Iran.

Tehran has fired across surrounding states in retaliation for the killing of its Supreme Leader, with the US continuing bombardment, as Israel targets Lebanon.

The White House says three US soldiers have died and it expects more casualties in coming weeks.

MFAT says least 1750 New Zealanders are in the region, more than a thousand in the UAE. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon confirmed New Zealand stands with the people of Iran during this conflict.

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Regional conflict is erupting in the Middle East - as the US and Israel ramp up aggression against Iran.
Tehran has fired across surrounding states in retaliation for the killing of its Supreme Leader, with the US continuing bombardment, as Israel targets Lebanon.
The White House says three US soldiers have died and it expects more casualties in coming weeks.
MFAT says least 1750 New Zealanders are in the region, more than a thousand in the UAE.&nbsp;
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon confirmed New Zealand stands with the people of Iran during this conflict.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon's response to the situation in Iran

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The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, prompting concern and outrage from experts.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have criticised Iran's counter attacks, prompting Helen Clark to call the Government's response 'one-sided'.

Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie has said this attack was illegal by the standards of international law.

"There's nothing in the UN charter that says you can bomb someone who won't negotiate...the exemption to that was if this was a pre-emptive attack and it was an overwhelming necessity, and that cannot be seen in this instance."  

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The US and Israel launched strikes at Iran over the weekend, prompting concern and outrage from experts.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters have criticised Iran's counter attacks, prompting Helen Clark to call the Government's response 'one-sided'.
Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie has said this attack was illegal by the standards of international law.
"There's nothing in the UN charter that says you can bomb someone who won't negotiate...the exemption to that was if this was a pre-emptive attack and it was an overwhelming necessity, and that cannot be seen in this instance."&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Al Gillespie: Waikato University law professor on Chris Luxon's stance on the Iran conflict

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More countries are being pulled into combat since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, trying to topple its regime. 

Tehran has sent strikes across the Middle East - in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Hezbollah is siding with Iran and has struck into Israel, which has shot back a wave of attacks on Lebanon.

MFAT is aware of 1750 New Zealanders in affected countries.

Kiwi journalist Perry Wilton is in Doha.

He says Iran claims it's mostly targeting US assets - but the attacks are unfocused.

"Everything from US military bases to residential apartment buildings, Kuwait Airport, has been really badly damaged."

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More countries are being pulled into combat since the US and Israel began bombing Iran, trying to topple its regime.&nbsp;
Tehran has sent strikes across the Middle East - in retaliation for the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Hezbollah is siding with Iran and has struck into Israel, which has shot back a wave of attacks on Lebanon.
MFAT is aware of 1750 New Zealanders in affected countries.
Kiwi journalist Perry Wilton is in Doha.
He says Iran claims it's mostly targeting US assets - but the attacks are unfocused.
"Everything from US military bases to residential apartment buildings, Kuwait Airport, has been really badly damaged."
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Perry Wilton: journalist speaks on ongoing Middle East crisis from Doha

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The Minister for RMA Reform says letting councils give companies permissions relating to killing protected animals during work is a matter of reducing red tape. 

A law passed last year let DOC extend this permission to companies to reduce development liability. 

Under incoming RMA replacement Bills, councils can also give such permissions.

Greenpeace has condemned the proposed change, saying councils don't have the environmental know-how.

But Chris Bishop says this makes sense.

"Regional councils in particular, when it comes to the environment, they are the administrator of environmental management within their areas." 

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The Minister for RMA Reform says letting councils give companies permissions relating to killing protected animals during work is a matter of reducing red tape.&nbsp;
A law passed last year let DOC extend this permission to companies to reduce development liability.&nbsp;
Under incoming RMA replacement Bills, councils can also give such permissions.
Greenpeace has condemned the proposed change, saying councils don't have the environmental know-how.
But Chris Bishop says this makes sense.
"Regional councils in particular, when it comes to the environment, they are the administrator of environmental management within their areas."&nbsp;
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Chris Bishop: RMA Reform Minister on the Government giving councils power to approve killing of protected species

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Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Luxon's response to the situation in Iran

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