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

New data shows a big drop in how much Wellingtonians are spending in pubs. Dot Loves Data director, and former Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the state of hospitality in the city.

RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir takes a look at the performance of the parties at last night's debate.

Political reporter Russell Palmer takes a look at the debate that featured the five party leaders who could hold power to form the next government.

New Zealand was among five countries that did not vote for a UN declaration designed to strengthen national, regional and international co-operation in the event of a future pandemic. Winston Peters spoke to John Campbell about the move.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

This morning's top stories and other headlines

Business News for 14 October 2026.

A series of 911 calls has revealed confusion around the failed execution Christa Pike. Washington correspondent James Gooderson spoke to John Campbell.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones says the progression of the Bendigo-Ophir mine through the fast track process has taken far too long. The comments came on a trip to the site near Cromwell and with a draft fast-track decision expected as soon as next month. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

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

The government has turned down a request by New Zealand's aluminium manufacturers for temporary tariffs or quotas to stop a flood of cheap imports. But while MBIE agrees the industry is in trouble, it says imports aren't the only reason and any protection could mean higher prices. Aluminium Extruders Association chief executive Nick Collins spoke to John Campbell.

The cost of school uniforms has become an election issue. Flaxmere College in Hawke's Bay has changed their policy to make uniforms more affordable. Principal Cherie Heeney spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Kia Orana kotou katoatoa, this is Pacific Waves from RNZ Pacific with Tiana Haxton. On the show today: Fijis acting Attorney General resigns after a sex tape scandal, many Pacific households face a bleak economic reality in New Zealand; which was also one of many issues debated by candidates in Mangere.

Fijis Attorney General resigns after a sex tape scandal.

Many Pacific households face bleak economic reality in NZ.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Mangere candidates debate Pacific issues.

Eman Ghandour is the founder of Khawat Network, a community initiative focused on supporting and empowering women, particularly those from migrant and refugee backgrounds. She spoke to First Up to about their work and her journey with mental health.

Shane Jones speaks to First Up about commercial fishing policy and the last political term.

Today we rummage around Fielding, Levin, Otaki and Palmerston North with Arohanui Hospice. Assistant manager Jennie Lewer tells First Up about what you'll find in the stores.

Correspondent Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund brings First Up the latest from Europe.

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