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Pasifika Leaders, Influencers Weigh In On Proposed Social Media Ban For Under 16s
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:40 pm | RNZ
They have shared a mix of views, from cautious support to concern, and even strong opposition. More >>
Northern Mariana Islands' Annual Bird Count Highlights Conservation Success
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:37 pm | RNZ
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) annual Christmas Bird Count once again showcased the vital role that community volunteers and conservation efforts play in protecting the islands' unique bird More >>
Laiana McClinton: First Polynesian Heritage Athlete To Win 100m And 200m State Titles At High School Meet
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:35 pm | RNZ
Laiana McClinton, who has links to Tonga and Samoa, won both the events at the Florida State High School Athletics competition. More >>
A Life Of Service: Celebrating The Career Of Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:31 pm | RNZ
Feature - "I've always been aspirational for others. We, Pacific people, have been brought up that we are the people of the 'we' and not the 'me'". More >>
Woolworths Says NZ Groceries Cheaper Than UK, Australia If You Take Off GST
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:24 pm | RNZ
Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. More >>
Is It Actually A Good Time To Buy A House?
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:20 pm | RNZ
Twice this week, first-home buyers have been told it might be their big chance to get into the market. More >>
The House: Parliamentary Privileges - Race As An Aggravating Factor?
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:16 pm | RNZ
Analysis: Reactions and advice from Parliament's Clerk, Speaker and even the committee chair show it has recommended indefensibly harsh punishments. More >>
Long-Standing Nelson Tenths Case Back In Court
Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:05 pm | RNZ
In the 1830s, the Crown made a promise to Māori in Te Tauihu. The legal battle is still going. More >>
'No Magic Bullets': Can The Papua New Guinea Public And The Police Learn To Get Along?
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:25 pm | RNZ
A police commander lamented recently that the public no longer respects police officers, who face an increasingly tough environment, are underpowered and unappreciated. More >>
Drug Trafficking In The Pacific Discussed At Dubai Police Summit
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:22 pm | RNZ
Pacific police chiefs have discussed the region's drug trafficking problems on a panel at the World Police Summit in Dubai. More >>
The House: Wake-Up Call To MPs Over Building Relationships After Treaty Settlements
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:18 pm | RNZ
Public organisations are treating Treaty commitments like transactions, not relationships, the Auditor-General says. More >>
Social Services React To Damning Report Into Oranga Tamariki
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:16 pm | RNZ
The Auditor-General said not knowing the impact cuts would have on children and their families was "unacceptable". More >>
A Surplus Of Defence Riches, But Lack Of Skill And Experience
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:10 pm | RNZ
Analysis - The minister of defence, space and spies has at least $9b of new money to spend, and a defence force demonstrably not ready to spend it. More >>
Unethical For Wellington Council To Sign More Golden Mile Contracts, Andrew Little Says
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:05 pm | RNZ
Wellington mayor says project has been given the green-light, and it appears Little did not understand council process. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 16 May
Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:01 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including the Solomon Islands prime minister's call for reforms to the process surrounding motions of no confidence. More >>
School Support Staff Protest Outside Erica Stanford's Auckland Office For More Pay
Friday, 16 May 2025, 4:13 pm | RNZ
It comes amidst recent pay equity changes. More >>
Brooke Van Velden Meets With Council Of Trade Unions After Pay Equity Changes
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 5:23 pm | RNZ
A 'frank' half-hour meeting was Brooke van Velden's first with the Council of Trade Unions since 2023. More >>
Privileges Committee Report On Te Pāti Māori's Haka To Be Debated, Voted On Next Tuesday
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 5:21 pm | RNZ
The Privileges Committee report on Te Pāti Māori's haka last year will be debated and voted on next Tuesday. More >>
Labour Defends Raising Column As C-word Debate Spirals
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 5:19 pm | RNZ
Meanwhile, Labour has rejected the idea that it was a poor political judgment to reference a column using the word in Parliament. More >>
Public Doctors Will Quit If Easy Operations Are Outsourced To Private Hospitals, Radiologist Says
Thursday, 15 May 2025, 5:17 pm | RNZ
Private hospitals are being tasked with clearing 20,000 simple cases for the public system. More >>