ABC Wantok Program for 20 October 2026

An Anglican vicar who previously performed professionally with the Royal New Zealand Ballet, is making a return to the stage after 24 years. North Canterbury vicar Toby Behan, who performed lead roles in RNZB productions, retired from performing in 2002, and for the past seven years has been leadin…

Nearly one in six Kiwis over the age of 55 have experienced abuse in the last year, according to new national research.

In the United States, voters will soon be making choices in the mid-terms. But what positions are voters being asked to choose candidates for?

Three rivers have been selected as finalists in the inaugural River of the Year award. The award is the work of the Rivers Group - scientists, engineers, and planners who work with and study rivers. The finalists are the Waikirikiri / Selwyn River in Canterbury, the Raparapaririki River in Tairawhi…