A new, simple and very local initiative is increasing primary school attendance across dozens of schools in Waikato and Canterbury. Ngaruawahia Primary School deputy principal Margaret Gillies.

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).

UK prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has met with his health secretary, and likely leadership rival - Wes Streeting. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from London.

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

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People in Marlborough are being asked whether their council should borrow $110 million to build key infrastructure ahead of new Cook Strait ferries. Samantha Gee reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

The government is introducing bigger fines for businesses that mislead shoppers. Non-compliant businesses will face penalties of up to $5million. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Hantavirus contact case quarantined in Pitcairn. Typhoon impacts force early school closure in Northern Marianas. No surprises for Pacific in Australia's Budget. Air Rarotonga prepares to welcome its first female pilot.

A hantavirus 'contact' case has been quarantined in Pitcairn after a short transit in Tahiti over the weekend.