RNZ News at 5pm, October 20

Labour Party releases first policy announcement

Aucklanders clash over proposed fortnightly rubbish collection

Sports academy announced as latest charter school

Nottingham Forest manager sacked after 39 days

Researchers developing AI tool to assist embyro selection

Israel launches deady strikes on Gaza, cuts off all aid

Chch school offering financial incentives for attendance

RNZ Pacific News at 4pm for 20 October 2025

The Pre-Panel

Here Now: Bali's iconic sound - the Indonesian Gamelan

Feature interview: Why do headaches remain such a mystery?

RNZ Pacific News at 3pm for 20 October 2025

Expert Feature: Behind the scenes of zoos

TV Critic: Up close and personal with Billy Joel

RNZ Pacific News at 2pm for 20 October 2025

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 October 2025

Sound on! Hector's Dolphins like you've never heard them before

This is buzzy: Why one man is on a roadie with 120 thousand bees A Kiwi beekeeper has set off on a road trip in his fully electric VolksWagon with 120 thousand bees onboard.

What are the implications of us all living longer?