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New Zealand MPs are facing growing threats and abuse, prompting Parliament to ramp up security. Speaker Gerry Brownlee says the situation has worsened significantly, with a specialist parliamentary security team handling more than 200 requests for help in just three weeks. It comes as Australian MP Helen Haines remains in a critical condition following a serious attack in her constituency. Gerry B...

Primary health continues to be a huge issue this election, with early intervention seen as a way of easing pressure on hospitals. GP Dr Geoff Cunningham is a partner at Bush Road Medical Centre in Whangarei. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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Business News for 22 October 2026.

Christchurch has kicked off the biggest week in its sporting history. The Silver Ferns played Australia last night. The Black Caps face India tonight and on Saturday. Plus there's the NPC final between Canterbury and Northland on Labour Day. Add to that, the Rugby League World Cup doubleheader at Te Kaha Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Caroline Harvie-Teare is the chief executive of Venues Otautahi a...

US special envoy Steve Witkoff has met with President Vladimir Putin in Russia. He presented the Russian leader with suggestions for the basis of a ceasefire, and suggested a renewal of trilateral peace talks with Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov has since commented that Russia is ready to resume the talks next month. It comes after Mr Witkoff met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelen...

News from the rural farming sector.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

A new communications system being built for police, ambulance and fire frontliners has been described as a game changer. Phil Pennington reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Israel says it's been accepted as a sectoral partner of the Pacific Islands Forum, opening the way for cooperation on water management, agriculture and climate adaptation. The partnership will give the Middle Eastern country much greater access to Pacific Island nations. Massey University associate professor at the centre for defence and security studies Dr Anna Powles spoke to John Campbell.

Israel joins the Pacific Islands Forum.... how is New Zealand responding? West Papuan civil society organisations have called for Indonesia to allow access to their region for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The PNG Chiefs unveil their logo as the fight over their name with NZ Rugby heats up. We meet the Niuean mamas keeping their culture and language alive, one get-together at a time.

New Zealand's government faces serious scrutiny over it's apparant ambivalence to Israel becoming a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) partner.

West Papuan civil society organisations have called for Indonesia to allow access to their region for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

The PNG Chiefs have unveiled their official logo and supporter jersey at a special launch in Port Moresby.

Niuean Mamas in Auckland are keeping their culture alive through a weekly get-together in Glen Innes.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Hannah Morrah, general manager of the show, tells First Up about the entertainment planned at Tomoana Showgrounds over the next two days.

Opportunity Party deputy leader Daniel Eb speaks to First Up about the party's position going into the election.

Tess Brunton brings First Up the latest from the region.

Correspendent Nabil Ahmed Rufai brings First Up the latest from Africa.

The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

Sammy & the Fam do a cool song about a lost teddy, Itty Bitty Beats sing their new one 'Riding Along on My Bicycle', and there's Suzy Cato's brand-new song! Also - fun facts about Lego bricks, tamariki talk about their favourite zoo animal, and Precious reviews the book 'This is the Ship that Jack Built' by Peter Millet.

As we enter the final fortnight of the election campaign, NZ political parties are still struggling to get out of first gear