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Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with the UK after it refused to permit the use of British bases to assist the US-Israeli strikes that sparked the latest conflict in the Middle East. He also remarked that working with Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not like dealing with Winston Churchill. Meanwhile, Britain has confirmed it's sending a warship to the Middle East. United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

A coroner has today heard evidence of the fractured, drug-fuelled family life of a 10-month-old baby who died of severe head injuries in Auckland six years ago. Poseidyn Hemopo-Pickering was rushed to Hospital after being found unresponsive on a September evening in 2020. He was later moved to Starship Children's Hospital, where he passed away. In the Auckland Coroner's Court today, Poseidyn's mother, Filoi Hua-kau provided some insight into the family's life in the leadup to his death. Finn Blackwell reports.

In the last 25 years neither the Black Caps or their T20 Cricket World Cup semi-final opponents South Africa have won an ICC white-ball trophy. Tomorrow morning the two sides meet at Eden Gardens with the Proteas seen as the favourites to progress to the final. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Prime Minister has been forced to correct the record once more on a matter related to the Middle East - prompting the Greens to claim he's out of his depth. Except the Greens have made a mistake themselves this week too. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

The US-Israeli war with Iran is approaching its fifth day and the death toll continues to climb with one human rights group reporting over a thousand civilian deaths in Iran. US Admiral Brad Cooper says America's military has deployed more than 50,000 troops to the region and destroyed 17 Iranian ships so far in the operation dubbed "Epic Fury". While this conflict began with US-Israeli strikes against Iran, several other countries have now been dragged into the war. CNN's Matthew Chance spoke to Lisa Owen from Beirut.

The Middle East conflict could bring significant pain at the New Zealand petrol pump. The price of brent crude has already risen about 16 percent in the past week. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow strip of water between Oman and Iran is a vital shipping lane for about 20 percent of the world's oil. Iran is threatening to attack any ships trying to pass through the strait. Waitomo Group chief executive Simon Parham spoke to Lisa Owen.

Auckland Council is campaigning for changes to the Dog Control Act that is almost 30 years old. General manager; Licensing and Compliance, Robert Irvine spoke to Lisa Owen.

Auckland animal control officers say they need laws with more teeth, with current dangerous dogs legislation resulting in dogs being locked up for years. Last year, the council received almost 17,000 reports of roaming dogs and more than 1300 reports of dog attacks on people. Currently, 60 owners are facing prosecution for dog attacks. It's prompted calls for a revamp of the three decades old Dog Control Act and more power for animal control officers. Bella Craig reports.

In the Mackenzie some workers are resorting to sleeping in cars, campervans or commuting because there aren't enough affordable rentals as travellers continue to stream through. The local mayor has described Tekapo and Twizel as bursting at the seams with visitors, saying it's a welcome economic boost but it's coming at a cost. Hundreds of homes are earmarked for short term stays and prices are high, leaving some struggling to find a roof over their heads. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.