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As global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring South East Asia, strengthening defence and security ties. Back home, his government was accused of drifting away from New Zealand's independent foreign policy.

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Dengue fever outbreak declared in Samoa.

Dengue fever outbreak declared in Samoa; PNG may look to Africa as benchmark on curbing gun violence; Micronesia continues to face extreme weather conditions; New report investigates devastating impact of Lahaina wildfires;

PNG may look to Africa as benchmark on curbing gun violence.

Micronesia continues to face extreme weather conditions.

New report investigates devastating impact of Lahaina wildfires.

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From harem pants to scandalous hemlines, Auckland Library's latest exhibition showcases what we wore in the 1950s through 1990s

Featuring a political track from Dunedin doom-pop two piece Night Lunch, a new release from Baby Rose and BADBADNOTGOOD, and Melbourne-based Cyanide Thornton's self-titled 2018 EP.

He brought forth the eponymous Byronic hero, inspired musicians from Liszt to Leonard Cohen, and despite a roguish reputation, he is still regarded today as one of the great poets.

BBC World's Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher joins Emile Donovan for the latest on the reported strike on the city of Isfahan.

A wrap of the day's big stories

Nights' resident film critic Dan Slevin joins Emile Donovan to review some top picks for weekend viewing, including Origin (2023) in cinemas now, Constellation (2024) streaming on AppleTV+, and Eleanor Coppola's directing debut Paris Can Wait (2016) streaming for free on Māori+.

This Saturday, the Netherlands Society in Rotorua is hosting a competition to crown the 'Master Baker of Oma's Appeltaart', what they call one of the most comforting pies in the history of pies.

ABC Wantok Program for 19 April 2024.

Country Life takes a walk with mountain ranger Tāne Houston through the forest on the slopes of Mt Taranaki. We head up the volcano along a trap line, resetting bait, foraging and chatting about the progress made in restoring the landscape.

A 40-litres-of-milk-a-day Friesian called Evie has been Supreme Champion Holstein at the New Zealand A&P Agricultural Show for two years in a row. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes meets the farmer behind the cow.

The latest news from Melanesia.

A lot of urban dwellers get their information about farming from supermarkets, new research suggests. A Massey University research project surveyed over 1300 urban and rural people about their views on farming.

This year's annual Canterbury A&P show has been canned, while there's mixed results at the meatworks where venison sales have bounced back but lamb prices remain at historical lows, and new research suggests growing demand for alternative proteins could change the future of farming.

This week Country Life is out with a mountain ranger foraging and checking traps on the slopes of Mt Taranaki and meets the farmer behind a champion milker. Also, a Massey University research project reveals what New Zealanders really think about farming.

As global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring South East Asia, strengthening defence and security ties. Back home, his government was accused of drifting away from New Zealand's independent foreign policy.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan discuss the commissioners wanting to stay on in Tauranga. Also, they discuss listening parties, great albums, and whether or not we should be counting our steps.

Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan discuss the commissioners wanting to stay on in Tauranga. Also, they discuss listening parties, great albums, and whether or not we should be counting our steps.

The Panel talks to CEO of Women's Refuge Dr Ang Jury about how dangerous stalking is, and how the police need it to be a criminal law for things to improve.

The Panel talks to CEO of Women's Refuge Dr Ang Jury about how dangerous stalking is, and how the police need it to be a criminal law for things to improve.

Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan discuss latest on Israeli missiles in Iran. Then they discuss the latest economy forecast, and whether we need a stalking law.

Tonight on The Panel Wallace is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Michael Moynahan discuss latest on Israeli missiles in Iran. Then they discuss the latest economy forecast, and whether we need a stalking law.

Let's get to Asia now and we're joined by our correspondent in India, Per Elinder Liljas

With the world growing increasingly volatile, Christopher Luxon has sought to strengthen defence ties with the Philippines - making it easier for both countries' troops to work together. It's the final day of the prime minister's push through South East Asia and his first major trip abroad.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Northlanders like to think they punch above their weight, with the region producing many a winner in the sporting, creative and political arenas. But now a young Northlander has topped the nation in an even more important contest, as reporter Peter de Graaf discovers.

The initial 15-strong New Zealand athletics team set to compete at Paris 2024 was officially announced today. A pair of reigning World Indoor champions and two former Olympic medallists are among the kiwis set to compete on the track and field.

Let's get more on the developing story in the Middle East now. The US says Israel has carried out a strike on Iran.

In the face of an unwanted scene change, the makers of Shortland Street want the government to help out financially by extending its cash back scheme for local productions. The future of Aotearoa's longest running drama is up in the air, with TVNZ and production company South Pacific Pictures are in ongoing discussion as the broadcaster looks to sl…

Let's head to the Middle East now where there are reports of an airstrike on Iran. Both CNN and CBS say a US officials have confirmed Israel has launched an attack on Iran.

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

New boat moorings could be the answer for Great Barrier Island businesses struggling with a lack of tourism due to anchoring restrictions. The restrictions are in place around most of the island as a measure aimed at stopping the spread of the invasive seaweed Caulerpa.

Te Whatu Ora has detailed more cost-cutting expectations to health professionals, such as no backfill onwards if staff are sick, and an end to double shifts which pay overtime. Executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah Dalton speaks to Lisa Owen.

Justice for slain Christchurch mother Angela Blackmoore has been a bloody long time coming. That's the view of her family, who were in the High Court today to see life sentences handed down to two of her three murderers.

More than sixty homes in Muriwai are being pulled apart as Auckland Council moves into the final stages of storm recovery.

Once again we're looking forward to a big weekend of sport, here to preview a couple of big games is RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall.

Supercar racing has returned to New Zealand, with racing being held for the first time at the Taupo International Motorsport Park.