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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

Minister of Fruit and Veggies is here with his fruit of the week which is...

This week, the Republicans started what we call triage here, where they're cutting off candidates in battleground races from campaign cash, in a bid to try to salvage the races that they still think is winnable.

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

Today on the podcast we are talking cheese, The All Blacks and cover the peaks of the week!!! First Up - The voice of the Nathan!

From checking the water pipes to spraying sunscreen on apples, Hawke's Bay farmers are getting ready for a super hot, dry, windy summer

A wrap of the day's big stories

Remember when the landline really was THE phone? Then mobile phones came along and completely changed the world as we know it.

ABC Wantok Program for 8 October 2026.

Nights' resident screen critic joins to review: The Social Reckoning (In Cinemas), Dead Man's Wire (ArovVision) The Last Lighthouse (YouTube).