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A strategic analyst says losing HMNZS Manawanui will put even more pressure on the rest of New Zealand's small ocean-going Naval fleet. Victoria University director for the centre of strategic studies… Audio

A former defence minister says the sinking of HMNZS Manawanui off Samoa is heart-breaking and gutting. Former defence minister Ron Mark spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

The Penrith Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says their fourth straight NRL title "validates" the club's approach to the game. Audio

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio

Businesses and residents on a central Auckland street with few options for parking are being stung by fines after new CCTV cameras were installed - and mobility pass holders are being particularly… Audio

Public health experts fear critical programmes for disease prevention and detection could be lost or downgraded with looming budget cuts at the National Public Health Service. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

State Highway 88 between Forsyth Barr Stadium and Port Chalmers has reopened on Monday morning after slips and heavy rain over the weekend. Reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Black Ferns insist they're evolving and have a game plan capable of winning next year's World Cup and this they get a chance to prove it against England on Monday morning. RNZ's rugby reporter Joe… Audio

Israeli air strikes have blasted Beirut overnight. The strikes have been described as some of the heaviest bombing of the Lebanese capital since the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalated… Audio

Dunedin is continuing its recovery this morning after being battered by destructive floods. Dunedin mayor Jules Radich spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

The government has lifted the lid on the 149 proposals selected for its Fast-Track Approvals Bill. Regional Development Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Labour and environmental groups are scathing about the government's list of fast-track projects saying it's a dark day for nature and democracy. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

Samoan locals say oil from the shipwreck extends several kilometres along the coast. Manu Percival from the South Coast of Samoa's main island Upolu spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Audio

The Penrith Panthers have won an unprecedented fourth straight NRL title after beating the Melbourne Storm 14-6 in last night's grand final in Sydney. Audio

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio

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The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio

After days of downpours sent flood waters rushing through homes and slips spilling down roads in Dunedin and Clutha, the clean up is now underway. Our reporter Lauren Crimp paid South Dunedin a visit.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Leonard Powell . Audio

On today's First Up pod weith Leonard Powell: we hear why the men's Black Sticks aren't in the Hockey Pro League this season, despite qualifying; less than a month til election day in the US; defence… Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

It has been one year since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

A Court of Inquiry will investigate why the naval vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, struck a reef, capsized, and sank in Samoa at the weekend. Labour's defence spokesperson Peeni Henare spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Penrith Panthers have won their fourth NRL rugby league grand final title in a row with victory over the Melbourne Storm in Sydney. Audio

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio

HMNZS Manawanui sank on Sunday morning after hitting a reef in Samoa, Defence Minister Judith Collins joined First Up. Audio

The Black Sticks won't be part of the hockey pro-league, chief executive Anthony Crummy talked with Leonard Powell Audio

Manawatu locals are revolting - they're not happy with a proposal to toll the new highway between Manawatu and Tararua - reporter Jimmy Ellingham has this update Audio