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After being closed for almost 5 months due to concerns over flooding risks, a popular Auckland campground will reopen on Monday. The Waitakere Ranges local board this week voted unanimously to allow overnight camping to return to Piha domain, which goes against the recommendations of Auckland Council staff. Ross McNaughton reports.

First Up's Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth, recommends fresh outdoor leafy greens, the enduring mandarin, and New Zealand spring strawberries as the Fruit of the Week.

The Room Would Split Open is a performance directed by longtime dance and movement performer Kelly Nash. Kelly spoke to First Up about the themes of the performance, putting the show together, and the atmosphere around the festival.

Washington correspondent Zach Montellaro brings First Up the latest from America.

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

Presented by UceGang (Simeon Fiapule) and Just the Norms (Regan Foa'i), Pacific Dark dives headfirst into the stories that keep people awake at night - and the ones you probably shouldn't Google or ChatGPT at 2am. From unsolved true crime and unexplained disappearances to haunted locations, supernatural encounters and Pacific urban legends, Uce and Regz investigate the darker side of Aotearoa, the...

The magnificent yachts parked up at the Auckland's viaduct are more than just nice to look at - they're also good for our boat-related trades

A wrap of the day's big stories

On November 7, millions of us will take part in an institution that’s more than two millennia old... that of course, is democracy.

ABC Wantok Program for 15 October 2026.

Nights' resident screen critic joins to review: NAZA (In Cinemas), The Agency (Neon), and The Last Lighthouse (YouTube). 

The competition, which is being hosted across Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea, will see the Men's, Women's and Wheelchair tournaments run at the same time. 

Professor Annebella Pollen has been digging into what pictures taken by children can tell us about how they see themselves and the world.

The latest news from Melanesia.

Last night's New Zealand Herald leaders debate revealed more than just financial policy when host Ryan Bridge, asked each Chris what the last book they read was.  Luxon said "Reagan"... a biography about US President Ronald Reagan... while Hipkins said Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"... which he described as 'a little depressing.'  So, what, if anything, do our politician's reading habits tell us abo...

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: this Mental Health Awareness Week, are we getting better at supporting people who are struggling? Dr Chris Bowden, a Director of Educational Psychology at Victoria University shares his professional, and personal, perspective. If you or someone you know may be thinking about suicid...

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Simon Wilson. First up, they take a look at the talking points from Wednesday's Herald Leaders Debate, including Chris Hipkins promise to exclude MPs from the Greens and Te Pati Maori from key Ministerial roles, and Christopher Luxon's wobble on minimum wage rates. Then, an expert in health management systems, Robin Ga...

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian Defence Force investigating the discovery of one or more secret cameras on board a naval ship.

The fate of west Auckland's much loved Piha camp ground is being decided. The campground's been closed over winter, while Auckland Council considered its future, balanced against a high flood risk. First up's Ross Mcnaughton spoke to Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

There's been changes to the All Blacks team ahead of the second Wallabies test. Sports journalist Glen Larmer spoke to Lisa Owen. 

There are warnings international student numbers are growing too fast. Sector insiders say New Zealand is benefitting from competitors Australia and Canada putting the brakes on their enrolments. They say this country needs to be more picky and put more investment into caring for students while they are here. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Some child cancer treatments at Starship hospital are being delayed, amid allegations of serious staff shortages. Health Minister, Simeon Brown has confirmed come chemotherapy sessions at the specialist childrens hospital have been delayed by up to seven days. The dates for two bone marrow transplants have also been moved. Health New Zealand Auckland group director Doctor Mike Shepherd spoke to Li...

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