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Market Update for 8 August 2025. Audio

Stats out this week show unemployment at 5.2 percent - the highest since 2020 - and we've heard from a number of people feeling the pain. Career consultant Merrie McDougall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio

Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing Coroner's report. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Some businesses which rely on gas to operate have been pushed to their financial limits and face an "existential crisis". Major Gas secretary Len Houwers spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting of his security cabinet, to discuss the occupation of Gaza. Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Israel Alexander Cornwell spoke to… Audio

The Tall Blacks overcame the Philippines 94-86 in their second group game at basketball's Asia Cup to remain unbeaten. Audio

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio

The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio

Business news for 8 August 2025. Audio

The government is being urged to inject stimulus into Auckland's economy after dismal unemployment figures for the city were released this week. Minister for Auckland Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

On today's First Up pod: South Park's had another crack at the Trump administration, Bevan Hurley has his review from New York; Glenn Forsyth is here with fruit of the week and the Farah Palmer Cup… Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins Audio

Electric Kiwi says an application by Gentailers Contact, Meridian and Mercury to buy into Genesis' operation of the Huntly Power Station needs significant scrutiny from the Commerce Commission to… Audio

The Tall Blacks overcame the Philippines 94-86 in their second group game at basketball's Asia Cup to remain unbeaten. Audio

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

Samoan family seeks answers into son's death; "It's anyone's game" former Bougainville colonel on election; Cook Islands tourism places strain on the environment. Audio

The parents of Caleb Moefa'auo are hoping the inquest into his death will bring changes into how individuals with mental disorders are treated while on remand. Audio

RNZ Pacific has been speaking with the candidates lining up to become President of Bougainville when the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea holds its election on 4 September 2025. Audio

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio

Rarotonga is as popular as it's ever been for tourists but with more people comes more strain on the environment and infrastructure. Audio

The Farah Palmer Cup kicks off this weekend, former Black Fern Les Elder gives us her expert reckons Audio