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New Zealand's primary industries could benefit from artificial intelligence - but new industry-led research suggests they're some of the least prepared to take it up, meanwhile a new report recommends genetically-modified organisms, released into the environment, should be subject to existing strict guardrails. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

Politicians have been relentlessly focused on Auckland this election campaign, heavily weighting their time in the city. Home to a third of the population, it's where elections are won - and lost. Political reporter Lauren Crimp has the Tamaki Makaurau campaign story.

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

Residential construction costs have risen at the fastest pace since 2022 according to Cotality's Cordell Construction Cost Index which shows costs rose 1.7 percent in the September quarter. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

How does climate change affect the Pacific workforce? Cracks in Fiji's coalition over plans for national referendum. Fijian language week is celebrated in Aotearoa. Pacific teams announce their Rugby League World Cup squads.

Climate change affects Pacific workforce.

Cracks in Fiji's coalition over plans for national referendum.

Fijian language week is celebrated in Aotearoa.

The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.

Pacific teams announce Rugby League World Cup squads.

Surfing NZ could pull the plug on National Champs being held in Piha if the future of the camp-ground remains undecided

Fare caps are on the cards if Labour leads the next government - but they're not keen on the costs of the Greens rail policy

Waipukurau has one of the highest levels of meth in the country, and the locals are fighting back.

A flight from Tanzania to Zanzibar had to be grounded after the aircraft struck and killed a zebra while taking off.

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

It is Thursday on First Up so of course we hear from Africa where a Zebra has been hit by a plane, we find out about the on-going meth problem in Hawkes Bay and a campground in Piha hopes to get the all clear to open in time for this summers national surf competiton. First Up - Vocie of the Nathan.

So much music for kids, including 'Dinosaur Disco' from Itty Bitty Beats, 'The Bellbirds' by Niccolo Piccolo, and a song by Mr Roberelli & Kath Bee about butterflies. Bryan and Bobby chat to a real teacher, kids talk about their favourite toys, and there are fun facts about the Stegosaurus!

The Cornell rape allegations - why the case has gone viral and why women worldwide are saying "I'm Jane Doe".

A wrap of the day's big stories

The debates, the political panels, the interviews and ads and interactive innovations are all cranking up in intensity as general election voting looms.

Can you trademark any word you like? A surname? A suburb? Your dog's name?

From Caramilk to Ginger Coca-cola, Kiwis are often among the first people in the world asked to give something a go. But why is that?

Tonight: protests in France, a mysterious plague case in Russia, accusations against Germany’s former spy chief, and whiskey in space

ABC Wantok Program for 7 October 2026.