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News in Cook Islands Maori for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 4:28 ↓

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

West Auckland butcher gets 1000 applications for two jobs 12.10.2026 6:14 ↓

When one West Auckland butcher needed to replace a couple of staff, he put an ad out and got a thousand applications. The managing director of New Lynn's Aussie Butcher, Reuben Sharples spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Pacific Waves for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 17:26 ↓

Pacific people are more likely to end up in Kiwi hospitals for respiratory illnesses. Eight dead in September massacre at PNG's troubled Porgera. What could the future of renewable energy look like?

Pacific people are more likely to end up in Kiwi hospitals 12.10.2026 6:42 ↓

Pacific people are more likely to end up in Kiwi hospitals for respiratory illnesses.

Eight dead in September massacre at PNG's troubled Porgera 12.10.2026 5:31 ↓

Eight dead in September massacre at PNG's troubled Porgera.

What could the future of renewable energy look like? 12.10.2026 2:54 ↓

What could the future of renewable energy look like?

RNZ Pacific News at 6am for 13 October 2026 12.10.2026 7:16 ↓

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

ACT leader David Seymour: school uniforms, voter enrolment 12.10.2026 4:41 ↓

David Seymour speaks to First Up about the party's proposal to lower school uniform costs, as well as low voter enrolment in the 18 to 24 year old age group.

Disengaged voters reflect on the upcoming election 12.10.2026 4:58 ↓

Auckland's Mangere electorate had the lowest voter turnout in 2023. As reporter Ke-Xin Li finds out, there are many reasons that people aren't engaged in politics.

Nth Canterbury: homeless support, watermains, show season 12.10.2026 5:13 ↓

Local Democracy Reporter David Hill brings First Up the latest from North Canterbury.

UK: Russian interference, asylum seeker policy, tiger attack 12.10.2026 6:49 ↓

UK correspondent Henry Riley brings Fist Up the latest from the region.

Why Kerry Brown thinks we should leave Taiwan well alone 12.10.2026 1:04:51 ↓

This week, Professor of Chinese Studies Kerry Brown is in conversation with Kim Hill, explaining why, although Taiwan is a geopolitical powder keg, doing nothing about the conflict it could spark is the best approach.

The risks of reaching for the stars 12.10.2026 22:54 ↓

New Zealand's space race is on the verge of stepping up another notch, but with big opportunities come growing risks.

RNZ News at 10pm, October 12 12.10.2026 18:11 ↓

A wrap of the day's big stories

Rising stars A.R.T on their viral new single 12.10.2026 4:45 ↓

A.R.T are an award-winning vocal group made up of Anastasia, Rosetta and T-R3X. Their soulful harmonies blend R&B, soul and reggae and earlier this year they were named Best Pacific Group at the Pacific Music Awards. 

Do all roads really lead to Rome? Apparently not 12.10.2026 14:38 ↓

New research found several cities were actually much better connected by land than Rome was. 

ABC Wantok Program for 12 October 2026 12.10.2026 29:59 ↓

ABC Wantok Program for 12 October 2026.

Sports with Ben Strang 12.10.2026 6:46 ↓

Tonight he's talking rugby, Ronaldo, and wrestling. 

Small Histories with Emma Kay 12.10.2026 14:33 ↓

This week Emma is taking a look at about New Zealand slang and its historic origins. 

Melanesian Update for 12 October 2026 12.10.2026 8:34 ↓

The latest news from Melanesia.

Danyl McLauchlan on Colson Whitehead's "The Nickel Boys" 12.10.2026 8:26 ↓

Friend of the show, writer and all-round thinker, Danyl McLauchlan, joins us to explore some of the best political novels of the 21st century.

Taking comics beyond superheroes 12.10.2026 12:41 ↓

We all know comic books are places to find great stories, masked superheroes and captivating illustrations. Well, our guest tonight is harnessing the art form and pairing it with important messages, particularly in the health and science space.

RNZ Pacific News at 8pm for 12 October 2026 12.10.2026 7:22 ↓

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

The Panel Plus 12.10.2026 22:07 ↓

The Panel Plus from Monday 12 October.

The Panel with Andie McCombs and Cindy Mitchener 12.10.2026 50:44 ↓

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Andie McCombs and Cindy Mitchener. First up, Labour wants to cut the cost of school uniforms and allow affordable, generic alternatives - a similar policy to one ACT has already released. New Zealand Principals Association president Jason Miles shares the school's perspective. Then, should Auckland's harbour bridge fly the Tino Rangati...