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Atareta and the Weta by Moira Wairama 12.10.2026 9:16 ↓

For kids and little kids - Atareta finds learning to count to ten in te reo Maori, like her big brother, is hard. Then an unusual friend turns up to help. Told by Tioreore Ngatai Melbourne

RNZ News at 7am, October 13 12.10.2026 6:03 ↓

This morning's top stories and other headlines

RNZ Pacific News at 7am for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 7:15 ↓

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Business News for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 7:23 ↓

Business News for 13 October 2026.

Assessing the fiscal plans with economist Shamubeel Eaqub 12.10.2026 7:46 ↓

Simplicity's chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub has a look at the parties' fiscal plans. He spoke to John Campbell.

Morning Rural News for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 3:58 ↓

News from the rural farming sector.

Sports Chat for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 2:53 ↓

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

National unveils its fiscal plan 12.10.2026 3:40 ↓

National has unveiled its fiscal plan and despite the party's fiery rhetoric calling out other parties for failing to tackle the rising cost of superannuation, there's no sign of a firm plan. Russell Palmer reports

World news wrap for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 6:18 ↓

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

News in Cook Islands Maori for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 4:28 ↓

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

West Auckland butcher gets 1000 applications for two jobs 12.10.2026 6:14 ↓

When one West Auckland butcher needed to replace a couple of staff, he put an ad out and got a thousand applications. The managing director of New Lynn's Aussie Butcher, Reuben Sharples spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Pacific Waves for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 17:26 ↓

Pacific people are more likely to end up in Kiwi hospitals for respiratory illnesses. Eight dead in September massacre at PNG's troubled Porgera. What could the future of renewable energy look like?

Pacific people are more likely to end up in Kiwi hospitals 12.10.2026 6:42 ↓

Pacific people are more likely to end up in Kiwi hospitals for respiratory illnesses.

Eight dead in September massacre at PNG's troubled Porgera 12.10.2026 5:31 ↓

Eight dead in September massacre at PNG's troubled Porgera.

What could the future of renewable energy look like? 12.10.2026 2:54 ↓

What could the future of renewable energy look like?

RNZ Pacific News at 6am for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 7:16 ↓

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

ACT leader David Seymour: school uniforms, voter enrolment 12.10.2026 4:41 ↓

David Seymour speaks to First Up about the party's proposal to lower school uniform costs, as well as low voter enrolment in the 18 to 24 year old age group.

Disengaged voters reflect on the upcoming election 12.10.2026 4:58 ↓

Auckland's Mangere electorate had the lowest voter turnout in 2023. As reporter Ke-Xin Li finds out, there are many reasons that people aren't engaged in politics.

Nth Canterbury: homeless support, watermains, show season 12.10.2026 5:13 ↓

Local Democracy Reporter David Hill brings First Up the latest from North Canterbury.

UK: Russian interference, asylum seeker policy, tiger attack 12.10.2026 6:49 ↓

UK correspondent Henry Riley brings Fist Up the latest from the region.

Why Kerry Brown thinks we should leave Taiwan well alone 12.10.2026 1:04:51 ↓

This week, Professor of Chinese Studies Kerry Brown is in conversation with Kim Hill, explaining why, although Taiwan is a geopolitical powder keg, doing nothing about the conflict it could spark is the best approach.

The risks of reaching for the stars 12.10.2026 22:54 ↓

New Zealand's space race is on the verge of stepping up another notch, but with big opportunities come growing risks.

RNZ News at 10pm, October 12 12.10.2026 18:11 ↓

A wrap of the day's big stories

Rising stars A.R.T on their viral new single 12.10.2026 4:45 ↓

A.R.T are an award-winning vocal group made up of Anastasia, Rosetta and T-R3X. Their soulful harmonies blend R&B, soul and reggae and earlier this year they were named Best Pacific Group at the Pacific Music Awards. 

Do all roads really lead to Rome? Apparently not 12.10.2026 14:38 ↓

New research found several cities were actually much better connected by land than Rome was.