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'We Can Do A Whole Lot More': NZ-Canada Trade Announcement Coming Soon, Minister Says
Friday, 4 September 2026, 6:30 pm | RNZ
Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand is working on deepening its trade relationship with Canada - and an announcement on two-way trade is coming soon. More >>
Politicians Urged To Listen, Not 'Dangle Lollies' At Koroneihana
Friday, 4 September 2026, 5:30 pm | RNZ
Speaking from the pae, Ngai Tahu leader Justin Tipa said Treaty issues were becoming a "hot election topic" and he had some "misgivings" about how they were being debated. More >>
Pacific Islands Forum Winds Up By Rebuking China Nuclear Test
Friday, 4 September 2026, 5:27 pm | RNZ
Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China in July, calling on all states to provide advance warning ahead of any testing. More >>
Super At 68? Departing National MP Calls For Pension Age To Start Rising In 2029
Friday, 4 September 2026, 5:23 pm | RNZ
The authors said that would address one of the biggest objections to a later age of eligibility and make reform "more politically durable". More >>
MAPAS Review Hasn't Proven Scheme Is Discrimination - Seymour
Friday, 4 September 2026, 5:19 pm | RNZ
Seymour says the MAPAS review is being held by Associate Health Minister Matt Doocey, who will release it "in good time". More >>
Melanesian Countries To Review Indonesia's Status At MSG If No Action On West Papua Visit
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 4:59 pm | RNZ
Frustration has built up among the Melanesian countries in the intervening years that Jakarta has not yet allowed the visit to take place. More >>
Penrhyn Port Upgrade Raises Transparency And Environmental Concerns In The Cook Islands
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 4:56 pm | RNZ
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown described the port as a "lifeline" for Penrhyn, saying the US$60 million upgrade was one of the largest infrastructure projects in the country's history. More >>
Solomon Islands PM Sacks Minister, Accuses Rivals Of Opportunism As No-Confidence Vote Looms
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 3:54 pm | RNZ
Kaya Selby RNZ Pacific journalist Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has come out swinging against a motion of no confidence against him and the MPs backing the leadership challenge. Wale, 57, has moved swiftly to replace two out of the three ... More >>
Christopher Luxon Defends Taking Second Plane Overseas After Criticising Hipkins For The Same
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 3:51 pm | RNZ
Christopher Luxon is in Palau for the annual PIF leaders meeting. Both of the RNZAF Boeing 757s have been deployed on the mission, with one staying in Cairns as a back-up. More >>
Explainer: Why You Need To Enrol To Vote By 25 October
Thursday, 3 September 2026, 12:12 pm | RNZ
The decision has been promoted by the government as boosting efficiency and quicker results, but the opposition and some other groups have criticised it as making it harder to vote. More >>
Parliament Descends Into Furious Finger-Pointing As Election Campaign Heats Up
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 5:09 pm | RNZ
Parliament descended into furious finger-pointing on Wednesday, with MPs on both sides accusing each other of lying and demanding apologies. More >>
Who Is Responsible? Glaring Lack Of Clarity Over Fiji Operation To Remove Street Dwellers
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 5:04 pm | RNZ
The ongoing lack of clarity has raised concerns among civil society organisations that the enforcement effort may be getting ahead of the support systems needed to make it work. More >>
Pacific Chiefs To Attend Māori Queen's Second Koroneihana
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 4:55 pm | RNZ
Kiingitanga spokesperson Rahui Papa said the ancient connections between the Kiingitanga movement (Māori King movement) and the great houses of the Pacific was solidified nearly 100 years ago. More >>
Labour, Government Butt Heads Over Who Came Up With Free Cervical Screening
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 4:53 pm | RNZ
Labour says the government should help itself to more of the party's policies, after it announced free cervical screening for all women. More >>
Move-On Orders: MPs Recommend 14 To 17 Year Olds Be Excluded
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 4:50 pm | RNZ
The committee's report is due to be published on Thursday, but RNZ understands it will recommend that the age limit be lifted to 18. More >>
Reserve Bank Hikes Official Cash Rate To 2.75%
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 4:47 pm | RNZ
The Monetary Policy Committee raised the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 2.75, percent following a similar sized rise in July. More >>
Stubborn MPs Allergic To Apologies
Wednesday, 2 September 2026, 4:45 pm | RNZ
The most egregious case has been that of Social Development Minister Louise Upston, who couldn't bring herself to apologise to those who had their main benefits mistakenly cut, despite the prime minister reading the room and doing just that. More >>
Winston Peters Blasts Solomon Islands Cabinet Ministers For Moving Against PM Wale
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 2:05 pm | RNZ
New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has blasted Solomon Islands cabinet ministers who moved against their leader on the eve of the Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in Palau. More >>
US Pushes Critical Minerals Agenda In Cook Islands With New Penrhyn Port
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 2:02 pm | RNZ
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown called the port a "lifeline" for the Pa Enua, adding capacity for domestic shipping and inter-island travel. More >>
Winston Peters Takes Crack At Christopher Luxon Over Paris Climate Agreement Stance
Tuesday, 1 September 2026, 2:00 pm | RNZ
Winston Peters, who is also the leader of New Zealand First - a party campaigning on leaving the Paris Agreement, said Luxon's position demonstrated that "experience does matter in politics". More >>
