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The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).

Business update for 9 October 2026.

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

Lifejackets are now mandatory on all recreational boats up to six metres in length. The rule will apply to people using small recreational vessels such as jetskis, dinghies, sailboats, kayaks, paddleboards, and motorboats. Previous lifejacket requirements varied from region to region and the responsibility of usage was largely left to the discretion of the skipper. Water Safety NZ chief executive...

A Defence Force commander warned New Zealand would be cut off from information exchanges within the Five Eyes intelligence group if it did not sign up to build a new digital super-system. A month later it signed up to what's dubbed Project Arcadia. The US says it will be the new digital backbone of the five militaries. Newly released briefings say Arcadia will become so foundational, including for...

National wants to cut payments to some beneficiaries by up to $81 dollars a week, as part of its five point welfare plan, as well as introducing random drug testing. Thomas Maharaj, founder and director of Wellington employment support service, I'm In spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Labour Party is promising to make air travel more competitive, and to keep regional airlines in the air. Labour's Consumer Affairs spokesperson, Arena Williams spoke to John Campbell.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

This morning's top stories and other headlines

Business News for 9 October 2026.

Fuel prices have reached a record high since the Iran War began, causing more pain at the pump. The Commerce Commission is charged with monitoring prices at the pump here, and says it will not hesitate to call out unjustified price rises. Commissioner Bryan Chapple spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A Russian strike on a bus in Ukraine has killed at least 33 people, and wounded 18 others. Local officials are accusing Russia of targeting the vehicle to kill civilians. It follows a recent surge in Russian attacks across Ukraine, and an increase in civilian casualties. BBC Ukraine correspondent, Dan Johnson spoke to John Campbell from Kharkiv.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

Bottom trawling could be a make or break policy when it comes time to form the next government. Opportunity, which poll after poll has been named this election's kingmaker, says it won't form a coalition unless the parties agree to a ban. Both Labour and National, which have each previously ruled out a ban on bottom trawling, have started easing their tone as November 7th creeps up. Felix Walton r...

With November's election on a knife's edge, overseas voters could play a huge role in the final results. Today leaders from major political parties will be addressing a gathering of London-based Kiwis, virtually - with more joining the conversation online. It's being hosted by Flat White Meetup - a monthly gathering of expat Kiwi entrepreneurs and creatives - and Every Kiwi Vote Counts, a non-part...

Pacific leaders are frustrated with repetitive climate finance discussions. French Polynesia proposes independence process. The US accuses a Chinese businessman in Fiji of corruption. NZ Rugby seeks a high court injunction against a PNG league club.

Pacific leaders frustrated with repetitive climate discussions that have yet to deliver results.

What does independence look like for French Polynesia?

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

The US accuses a Chinese businessman in Fiji of corruption.

NZ Rugby seeks a high court injunction against a PNG league club.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Saturday sees the first Bledisloe Cup test - can the Wallabies win at Eden Park for the first time in 40 years?

Simon Berry New Zealand Specialist Cheesemakers Association talks up the best month of the year, New Zealand Cheese Month