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Oct 20, 2026

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Jesse Goes Clubbing 19.10.2026

This is our regular feature where Jesse checks out one of the many amazing clubs around the country, we call it Jesse Goes Clubbing. We have been invited to some amazing clubs and it has been so lovely talking to passionate New Zealanders about something they're really into. If you have a club or society you'd like me to visit you can get in touch on 2101 or email us at jesse@rnz.co.nz. [picture i...

OZ Update: What's happening in Australia? 19.10.2026

Every Monday Jesse chats to Brad Foster about what's hitting the headlines in Australia. This week he's talking about the new Western Sydney International Airport that's opening on Sunday, some high profile court cases and sport!

Explainer: What are the US midterms and why should we care? 19.10.2026

The US midterm elections are coming up on November 3rd. They are seen as a key part of the American political process - a chance for voters to pick their local congressional representatives, senators and governors. But also, it's a telling report card for the government of the day, as the results come halfway through their term in office and can change the balance of power in Congress. Here to exp...

How can you be sure gluten free food is actually gluten free? 19.10.2026

About one percent of New Zealanders have coeliac disease, which causes a range of issues from debilitating gut problems to fatigue. Coeliac disease occurs when exposure to gluten triggers an immune response. Gluten-free food has become much more common on menus and supermarket shelves, but for people who can't eat gluten, finding something safe to eat isn't always straightforward. How can you be s...

Why aren't our children playing outside anymore? 19.10.2026

We're starting today's show looking at child's play... because new research from AUT suggests that outdoor play is something parents now have to organise, supervise and in some cases pay for! Their data shows that only one in five children in Tamaki Makaurau regularly climb trees and the number riding bikes or scooters has dropped significantly over the past decade. And get this... 43 percent of A...

RNZ Pacific News at 1pm for 19 October 2026 19.10.2026

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Midday Report Essentials for 19 October 2026 18.10.2026

Today: More details have emerged about the visit from Green and Te Pati Maori MPs to a Mongrel Mob gang pad. One of those MPs was Te Pati Maori MP Oriini Kaipara. In a video of her speech she promises to "restore mana" to gang members, Oriini Kaipara joined Guyon Espiner to explain. Labour says it will ban social media for under-16, set up an online watchdog to fine tech giants and allow people to...

Midday sports news for 19 October 2026 18.10.2026

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

National's plan to criminalise silence raises justice questions 18.10.2026

National is promising to make it a crime to remain silent and not disclose information relating to a child being murdered. National's Justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith says the right to remain silent is a fundamental principle but it should not be absolute when a child has lost their life and no one is talking. But what would the implications be for our justice system? Paul Goldsmith spoke to Gu...

Latest news from Australia 18.10.2026

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

Midday rural news for 19 October 2026 18.10.2026

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Midday business news for 19 October 2026 18.10.2026

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Reuben Davidson discusses Labour’s new social media policy 18.10.2026

Labour says the big technology companies have too much power over what we see and their algorithms are designed to keep us scrolling. So Labour's plan is to ban social media for under-16, set up an online watchdog to fine tech giants and allow people to opt out of the algorithm and get posts only from accounts they follow . Labour tech spokesman Reuben Davidson spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Oriini Kaipara discusses visit to Mongrel Mob gang pad 18.10.2026

More details have emerged about the visit from Green and Te Pati Maori MPs to a Mongrel Mob gang pad. One of those MPs was Te Pati Maori MP Oriini Kaipara and footage of her speech at this hui has been circulating on social media today. In the speech she promises to restore mana to gang members. Oriini Kaipara spoke to Guyon Espiner.

RNZ News at 12pm, October 19 18.10.2026

The top stories and other headlines at midday

Off the beaten track with Roger Parsons 18.10.2026

Roger Parsons is a life long tramper and at 82 years old has become a master of adjustment to enable his love of tramping to continue.

What does it take to set up a restaurant? 18.10.2026

Chef Olly Le Maitre and hospitality professional Santiago Burgos are taking that leap with their new restaurant Marlowe, based in Christchurch's CBD. 

Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir 18.10.2026

Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member.

RNZ Pacific News at 11am for 19 October 2026 18.10.2026

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Around the motu: Newsroom's David Williams in Otautahi 18.10.2026

David discusses access to information about health services, a local City Mission reviews  after the death of Braydon Hepworth, new schools but no  libraries and the new exhibition on Antartic Connections.

Book review: Jenna Todd's picks 18.10.2026

Jenna Todd from Time Out Bookstore reviews  Partita by Barbara Kingsolver and American Hagwon by Min Jin Lee. 

Tenzing and the Kiwi who kept the cast and crew safe 18.10.2026

The new film telling the story of Tenzing Norgay, the Sherpa mountaineer who achieved the world-first summit alongside Sir Edmund Hillary.  

RNZ Pacific News at 10am for 19 October 2026 18.10.2026

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

Morning Report Essentials Monday 19 October 18.10.2026

Christopher Luxon discusses Opportunity Party, voter enrolment; ACT pledges extra $100m a year for GPs; Calls for stricter gambling ad rules as online casinos loom; Electoral Commission boss responds to enrolment concerns; Russell pub patrons treated to surprise Justin Bieber gig

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney 18.10.2026

Macron makes TV address after worst riots and looting in decades, EU rallies behind Zelenskiy as ties with Trump nosedive, and Pope Leo makes Sunday appearance after cancer surgery. Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney reports from Lyon.

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