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ABC Wantok Program for 12 October 2026.

Tonight he's talking rugby, Ronaldo, and wrestling. 

This week Emma is taking a look at about New Zealand slang and its historic origins. 

The latest news from Melanesia.

Friend of the show, writer and all-round thinker, Danyl McLauchlan, joins us to explore some of the best political novels of the 21st century.

We all know comic books are places to find great stories, masked superheroes and captivating illustrations. Well, our guest tonight is harnessing the art form and pairing it with important messages, particularly in the health and science space.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

The Panel Plus from Monday 12 October.

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Cindy Mitchener. First up, Labour wants to cut the cost of school uniforms and allow affordable, generic alternatives - a similar policy to one ACT has already released. New Zealand Principals Association president Jason Miles shares the school's perspective. Then, should Auckland's harbour bridge fly the Tino Rangati...

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Defence Secretary weighing in on Trump's Russia diesel deal, as well as the UK setting up a new taskforce to prepare for extreme weather.

Both the Kiwis and Kiwi Ferns kick off their World Cup campaigns this week. It's been 18 years since the Kiwis one and only title, and the current group of players are taking inspiration from the victorious 2008 side. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. 

Business News for 12 October 2026.

Ten weeks from Christmas, businesses have started taking on extra staff to cope with what they hope will be a rush on retail. Retail NZ said the December quarter is where most people do their biggest trade, with many retailers relying on a sucessful festive season to get them through the rest of the year. CEO of the Newmarket Business Association Mark Knoff-Thomas spoke to Lisa Owen.

One in every three households have experienced food insecurity in the past year. Statistically speaking, the means you or one of your immediate neighbours struggled to put food on the table. Those figures from the latest survey by the New Zealand Food Network are almost identical to last year's, as the cost of living shows no signs of dropping. Felix Walton reports.

ACT wants to save hundreds of millions of dollars by cutting the number of people on health and disability benefits, and it is focusing on those not working due to their mental health. The party wants compulsary independent medical certification to determine eligability for a jobseeker disability benefit. Mental Health Foundation CEO, Shaun Robinson spoke to Lisa Owen. 

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

A new social housing complex in Auckland's Orewa will soon be home to five people with autism whose apartments have been designed to reduce sensory overload. It's the first development of its kind for Autism NZ's charitable property trust Equity House, driven by a shortage of suitable housing for those on the spectrum. Amy Williams reports. 

National has finally dropped its fiscal plan for this years election, but it's what is not in it that's capturing interest. No tax cuts, and no superannuation policy either, despite National's promises on both three years ago. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

The opening salvos in the Chiefs vs Chiefs legal battle has been heard at the High Court in Wellington today. The case centres on NZ Rugby's bid to stop Papua New Guinea's incoming NRL franchise from using the Chiefs name. While the PNG teams is not set to join the NRL until 2028, it plans to launch its jersey and branding next Wednesday. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Auckland transport has done a rapid review after train delays left hundreds of fans waiting to get home from Saturday's All Blacks game at Eden Park. The chief executive of Eden Park is calling for rail platform upgrades and a pedestrian footbridge across Sandringham Road to prevent delays for Eden Park fans. Auckland's Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Correspondent in Singapore, Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about some schools in Southeast Asia closing due to a toxic haze choking much of the region. Indonesian wildfires - which have been burning for weeks - are sending smoke and raising air pollution levels in neighbouring countries. Singapore is among the countries cloaked by the smog.

Farmers are worried about unreliable mobile service on much of their property, according to a new survey. 65 percent of farmers said they can't rely on getting through to emergency services from most of their property. Federated Farmers claims since the 3G network was switched off in March farmers are even more frustrated with black spots and poor reception. Telecommunications spokesperson Mark Ho...

As we celebrate the piano in this year's Classic Countdown on RNZ Concert, Claire Caldwell reminds us of the role pianists can play in vocal music.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.