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If you're often on social media, you've probably seen the deluge of low-quality, artificial intelligence generated material, clogging up your feed. Labelled as "AI slop", it's made its way into this year's election campaign, with different political parties, and even the electoral commission using the tool to create promotional material. But is the use of AI resonating with voters or falling flat?...

The family of the man accused of attacking Australian MP Helen Haines, say they were long-time friends of the politician. 43-year-old Brendan Nugent has been charged with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving, and causing harm to a Commonwealth public official. He is due to appear in the Wangaratta Magistrates' Court today. BBC's Simon Atkinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Wangar...

Agricultural intensification was a hot topic during a political debate on freshwater, meanwhile global dairy prices are on the up again as New Zealand milk production hits a new record. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

The Drug Foundation is calling for changes to the way drug users are treated and supported, to reduce the number of fatal overdoses. Last year 169 people died from suspected drug overdoses, according to a new report from the Drug Foundation, which analysed coronial and Te Whatu Ora data. It puts the number at more than 1000 families grieving their loved ones over the past decade. Health correspond...

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

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

The Free Trade Agreement with India has come into effect. It will eliminate or reduce tariffs on 95 percent of exports, with wins for kiwifruit, apples, meat, wool, coal, forestry, and more. International Business Forum Executive Director, Felicity Roxburgh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Fresh lawsuit challenges Trump's American Samoa mining plans. Cyclone Wati weakens but warnings remain in the Cooks. PNG Chiefs win opening legal battle with NZ Rugby.

The Trump administration has announced it's moving ahead with a deep sea mining auction off the coast of American Samoa in the Pacific.

Aitutaki is assessing the damage brought on by tropical cyclone Wati yesterday.

The PNG Chiefs have welcomed the New Zealand High Court decision to decline a bid for an interim injunction on their use of the Chiefs name by NZ Rugby.

The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.

Yesterday Albertans cast their vote in a referendum of seperating from Canada. The 'remain' side is projected to win. The CBC's Shannon Scott explains the results and what comes next for the movement.

Labour's Tangi Utikere explains the party's ambition to ease pressure on emergency departments and the health system.

Store manager Judith Harvey tells First Up about Habitat for Humanity and the store's various building supplies.

Europe correspondent Dr Anita Purcell-Sjölund updates us on the latest from the region.

Home is where the heart is, or is it?

Homegrown AI tech could propel the country towards our Predator-Free 2050 goal, but only if it becomes cheap enough for local groups to afford it.

A wrap of the day's big stories

It's time for us to showcase another unusual museum here on RNZ Nights. It's our fortnightly segment we call Nights at the Museum. And tonight - we head to Croatia to the Museum of Hangovers co-founder Rino Dubokovic speaks to Emile.

ABC Wantok Program for 20 October 2026.

Dylan Reeve has worked in reality TV for more than two decades - he also happens to be one of the hosts of RNZ podcast The Reality Machine.

Some of us are punctual folk. If the movie says it starts at half-seven, we expect it to start at half-seven. But - why DON'T movies start on time? What's the logic, the economics behind this? Neil Lambert is the owner of premium cinema chain Silky Otter. He speaks to Emile.

Is this more than just a minor irritation? Or does it point to a wider public safety issue? Should New Zealand do the same?