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Researchers have been investigating the impact of using RAT tests to detect influenza, Covid-19 and RSV at GP clinics, to see if they improve treatment and help curb the spread of winter illnesses. Professor Maria Stubbe co-authored the study, she's from Otago University's Department of Primary Health Care and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The heads of some of the world's leading tech companies have signed on to a morally binding series of commitments to undertake AI testing in a safe and responsible way. Connor Leahy is the US executive director of ControlAI, a non-profit organisation focused on controlling potential risks posed by superintelligent AI. Leahy spoke to John Campbell.

Politicians went head to head on some big issues affecting rural New Zealand, last night. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins hit the streets of New Plymouth yesterday, addressing a public meeting and hearing from locals about the issues they want to see dealt with. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin was there.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world James Gooderson.

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

A Dutch environmental group is lodging the first complaint of its kind through the European Commission, which could suspend trade. University of Canterbury political scientist Professor Bronwyn Hayward spoke to John Campbell.

Naoero withdraws from the International Criminal Court.

Almost all recorded sorcery accusation-related violence cases in Papua New Guinea had an immediate trigger, with death and sickness among the most common.

The Pacific region has become a transit route for illicit drugs destined for countries such as Australia and New Zealand.

The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.

For the first time ever, all candidates standing in Wellington Bays are to join an election debate in the farthest flung corner of that electorate, the Chatham Islands. Mayor Greg Horler tells First Up about some of the priorities for voters heading into the election.

Labour's Willow-Jean Prime reflects on her memories of former speaker of the house, Adrian Rurawhe, and some of the logistics of campaigning for Te Tai Tokerau.

South Asia correspodent Anas Mallick brings First Up the latest from the region.

Five weeks out and nobody can call this election, with the declining major parties tied and minor parties surging

RNZ's named its next CEO as Jason Winstanley, a current Newstalk ZB stalwart. If you can't beat them, hire them? Also: official election launch parties kickstart a campaign already well under way - as media launch fresh campaign content of their own

It's time for our fortnightly chat with Nights' resident sociolinguist, associate professor Julia de Bres.

Christian Smith dials in from London with news from the other side of the world.

ABC Wantok Program for 30 September 2026

The latest news from Melanesia.

Every Monday after school, a handful of Westlake boys swap their blazers for sewing machines. 

Countries all around the world are dealing with a shared challenge... ageing populations and fewer babies.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.