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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.

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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.

There's no shortage of news about tough times for the Auckland housing market. With house prices down more than 20 percent from their peak and some developers putting townhouses on the market with $1 reserve, is now the time to bag a bargain? There's some evidence investors are spotting a moment but our money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to people who say there are reasons to be wa...

Last night's 1 News Verian poll has National and Labour's combined party vote at 56%, among the lowest in the MMP era. Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March and ACT candidate James Christmas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about their policies and the focus on minor parties this election.

Some Aucklanders are making the effort to head to the market, butcher and bakery as they avoid dominant supermarket retailers. reports. Matthew Theunissen.

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The country's stock of blood plasma is forecast to reach critical levels soon and the Blood Service is calling for 25-thousand donations by the end of next month. A new donation centre in Porirua, just north of Wellington, is hoping to help meet surging demand for the so-called 'liquid gold'. Mary Argue reports.

The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

"Exercise Pacific Wave" is a national exercise that tests how Civil Defence communicates and makes decisions in the event of a tsunami threat. Stef Michie, deputy Chief Executive for Assurance at the National Emergency Management Agency, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the test.

Progressive Achievement Test results (PATs) over the past 15 years show recent improvement in maths and reading vocabulary, but a dip in reading comprehension. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to John Campbell about the results.

The latest news in Samoan Language (Gagana Samoa).