The selection process is already underway - so, who's in the running, what does the job actually involve, and how much influence comes with the role?

As it turns out, scientists reckon volcanoes could hold the answer to pulling the perfect espresso shot. So, how does that work?

Tonight, she joins to discuss the Pacific Islands Forum held in Fiji last week, and Vietnamese leader To Lam's official visit to New Zealand tomorrow.

While we can all appreciate some clever graphic design and wordplay - some ads have raised concerns as being potentially misleading.

Less than three months out from the election, National MPs are reportedly discussing whether Luxon should remain in the top job.

ABC Wantok Programme for 11 August 2026

The latest news from Melanesia.

An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: award winning fashion writer Emma Gleason returns with a look at puffer jackets. Hate them or love them, they're here to stay.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport

In part two, Waitomo District Mayor John Robertson joins the panel to explain why they don't want a super city after amalgamation talks have been going on up and down the country. Instead, he wants a King Country Council. Then, Charles Reynolds has spent 26 years building a model replica of the HMB Endeavour - Captain James Cook's famous vessel. He built all the tiny rigging, the tiny planks and the tiny nails. How did he do it? Charles explains to the panel his obsession.