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RNZ Pacific News at 2pm for 29 January 2026
2:00 pm todayThe latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January 2026
Winston Peters has intensified his attack on his own government's Free Trade Agreement with India claiming up to 20,000 Indians will be able to come into the country and the agreement will result in… Audio
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The benefits of being a hands-on grandparent
1:45 pm todayA study out of Netherlands has shown that being a hands on grandparent is good for your brain. Researchers found that grandparents who had some childcare responsibilities scored higher on cognitive… Audio
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Who will be the next All Blacks Coach?
1:30 pm todayIt's been just over two weeks since Scott Robertson was sacked as the All Blacks Coach. We're now in prime speculation territory: what really happened, and who is going to pick up the reigns? Jesse is… Audio
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Why it matters if the ocean around NZ gets warmer
1:20 pm todayScientists say the ocean around NZ is warming twice as fast as the global average; now a new research project out of the University of Auckland is going investigate some of the effects of that. The… Audio
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49.5 degree temperatures in Australia - How would you cope?
We begin today in Australia, which is currently experiencing a record-setting heatwave. And it's not just the high temperatures, it's also the longevity - eight consecutive days above 40 degrees… Audio
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Latest sports news for Thursday 29 January
12:54 pm todayAn update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
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Author Steven Pinker speaks to Guyon Espiner ahead of NZ visit
12:44 pm todayOne of the world's top thinkers and writers Steven Pinker is visiting New Zealand and is holding an event in Auckland on Monday. His new book is: When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows. It explores… Audio
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Latest news from the United States
12:36 pm todayThe latest from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York. Audio
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Midday Rural News for Thursday 29 January
12:35 pm todayAn update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
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Midday Business News for Thursday 29 January
12:25 pm todayThe latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Earth Sciences geologist discusses NZ landslide risks
12:21 pm todayPolice are back on the scene of the deadly slip in Mount Maunganui, continuing the painstaking search for the remaining five victims. Dr Chris Massey is an engineering geologist with Earth Sciences… Audio
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Trade Minister McClay responds to Winston Peters on India FTA
12:10 pm todayWinston Peters has intensified his attack on his own government's Free Trade Agreement with India, claiming that about 20,000 Indians will be able to come into New Zealand under the provisions of the… Audio
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Screentime: The Pitt, It Was Just An Accident
11:45 am todayFilm and TV correspondent Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to review the second season of The Pitt, which follows the format of the first in setting each episode as an hour of one-15 hour shift at a… Audio
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Navigating the pros and cons of school uniforms
Otago University's Dr Johanna Reidy researches the impact of school uniform design and policy on health and educational outcomes. Audio
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Tech: French social media ban, Microsoft encryption sharing
11:05 am todayTechnology correspondent Mark Pesce joins Kathryn on the French parliament's backing of a social media ban for under 15s, following Australia's move - does that mean more countries will follow? Audio
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RNZ Pacific news at 11am for 29 January 2026
11:00 am todayThe latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
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