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

Business update for 14 October 2026.

There's no shortage of news about tough times for the Auckland housing market. With house prices down more than 20 percent from their peak and some developers putting townhouses on the market with $1 reserve, is now the time to bag a bargain? There's some evidence investors are spotting a moment but our money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to people who say there are reasons to be wa...

Last night's 1 News Verian poll has National and Labour's combined party vote at 56%, among the lowest in the MMP era. Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March and ACT candidate James Christmas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about their policies and the focus on minor parties this election.

Some Aucklanders are making the effort to head to the market, butcher and bakery as they avoid dominant supermarket retailers. reports. Matthew Theunissen.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

The country's stock of blood plasma is forecast to reach critical levels soon and the Blood Service is calling for 25-thousand donations by the end of next month. A new donation centre in Porirua, just north of Wellington, is hoping to help meet surging demand for the so-called 'liquid gold'. Mary Argue reports.

The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network.

"Exercise Pacific Wave" is a national exercise that tests how Civil Defence communicates and makes decisions in the event of a tsunami threat. Stef Michie, deputy Chief Executive for Assurance at the National Emergency Management Agency, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the test.

Progressive Achievement Test results (PATs) over the past 15 years show recent improvement in maths and reading vocabulary, but a dip in reading comprehension. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to John Campbell about the results.

The latest news in Samoan Language (Gagana Samoa).

Business update for 14 October 2026.

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

New data shows a big drop in how much Wellingtonians are spending in pubs. Dot Loves Data director, and former Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the state of hospitality in the city.

RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir takes a look at the performance of the parties at last night's debate.

Political reporter Russell Palmer takes a look at the debate that featured the five party leaders who could hold power to form the next government.

New Zealand was among five countries that did not vote for a UN declaration designed to strengthen national, regional and international co-operation in the event of a future pandemic. Winston Peters spoke to John Campbell about the move.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

This morning's top stories and other headlines

Business News for 14 October 2026.

A series of 911 calls has revealed confusion around the failed execution Christa Pike. Washington correspondent James Gooderson spoke to John Campbell.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

New Zealand First deputy leader Shane Jones says the progression of the Bendigo-Ophir mine through the fast track process has taken far too long. The comments came on a trip to the site near Cromwell and with a draft fast-track decision expected as soon as next month. Otago Southland reporter Katie Todd reports.

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