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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.

No Stupid Questions

'Open conflict and institutional paralysis' - behind the scenes at New Zealand Cricket it's civil war.

A wrap of the day's big stories

How long would we survive on earth if the sun disappeared? Astrophysicist Professor Jan Eldridge joins to explain. 

It's time for us to get up to speed. To tune into the zeitgeist. To chat about what's happening in pop-culture and the world wide web. 

ABC Wantok Program for 13 October 2026

Following a special RNZ simulcast of an election leaders debate, Wallace is joined by expert analysts Holly Bennett and Chris Carter to debrief the quips, claims, and colourful exchanges made.

Josh Yates is the man behind The Old Man’s Attic, a men’s thrift store which opened in Frankton a few months ago.

Sociologist Mike Grimshaw argues universities have become too focused on the job part, and it might be time to redress the balance.