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New Zealand has slipped out of the top 20 in the world press freedom rankings for the first time. In the 2026 Reporters Without Borders index we've fallen six places to 22nd out of 180 countries. Media expert Gavin Ellis talks to Guyon Espiner

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

New Zealand was one of only five countries not to vote for a global pandemic preparedness at the United Nations. International law expert Al Gillespie talks to Guyon Espiner.

ACT wants to bring back a tax break for landlords that Labour scrapped in 2019. Party leader David Seymour talks to Guyon Espiner.

The top stories and other headlines at midday

RNZ's Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds joins Kathryn to look at why this year's on track to be the worst for insolvencies since the global financial crisis. Which sectors are most affected and how long could it last? And what's happening with personal insolvencies? Susan Edmunds is RNZ's money correspondent

Somi Kim is one of Aotearoa's leading concert pianists, and the official pianist of the NZTrio, described as a "national treasure" and "New Zealand's most indispensable ensemble". 

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Alexa has details of local election meetings, a new bridge for the Waikare Gorge and a new GP clinic for the rural town of Takapau.

Lucy Black reviews two books: The Starving Bride by Catherine Chidgey (Te Herenga Waka University Press), and Orsola by Linda Martelletti (Alpine Star Press).

Ryan Carey was born into the Geelong Revival Centre, a Pentecostal church in Australia where his father was second-in-command. But it was an environment of fear and control, where the authority of the church held sway over almost every aspect of daily life. 

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to talk about Opposition leader Angus Taylor and how he's performing. 

Lego, zine-making, an after-dark lighting show, and glassblowing - Palmerston North and Whanganui will host the Festival of Design this weekend.

Consumer says some households and businesses are facing large increases to their electricity lines charges from next year when the low fixed charge scheme is fully phased out.

Three years ago a shooting at a construction site in Auckland left three people dead and eight injured, including Shaun Winstanley - a police officer who was shot in the face. But an unexpected business has come out of his rehabilitation.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

On today's episode Winston Peters on not signing UN declaration on pandemic preparedness; Flaxmere College principal Cherie Heeney on their low-cost uniform; Political panel - Greens' Ricardo Menendez-March and Act's James Christmas.

From today Christchurch residents will have a new option when recycling electronic waste. Patrick Moynahan, chief executive of facility owner Echo, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New statistics reveal that ACC receives around 76,000 gardening-related injury claims each year. Gardening expert Lynda Hallinan spoke to John Campbell about taking care in the wilds of the garden.

The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

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

Business update for 14 October 2026.