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New Caledonia's Political Parties Finalise Line-Up For Provincial Elections
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 5:38 pm | RNZ
More than two dozen political groups are running for a seat in New Caledonia's three provincial assemblies (North, South and the outer Loyalty Islands). More >>
Amnesty International Calls Out 'Historic Patterns' Of Brutality After Fiji Man's Death
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 5:33 pm | RNZ
The human rights organisation says it is "deeply concerned" about allegations of sodomy and torture by Fijian security forces. More >>
Outrage In PNG Over Filipino Purse Seiner Catching Dolphins
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 5:30 pm | RNZ
There is outrage in Papua New Guinea over signs that the Filipino tuna fishing fleet is catching dolphins against the law. This follows the emergence of a four-minute video from More >>
Government Facing Up To $5 Billion Bill Over Carbon Credits, Treasury Reveals
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 3:01 pm | RNZ
Christopher Luxon is doubling down, while Treasury warns it could cost up to $5 billion. More >>
What Needs To Be Done To Tackle Child Homelessness In Aotearoa?
Thursday, 11 June 2026, 2:58 pm | RNZ
According newly released research, 33,000 children were living in severe housing deprivation in Aotearoa in 2023. More >>
'How Much Does That Electric Blanket Cost To Run?' And Other Winter Power Questions
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 3:49 pm | RNZ
We look at some of the questions many households have about electricity costs through colder months. More >>
Suburbs Where House Prices Are Falling - And Rising - Fastest
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 3:43 pm | RNZ
Buyers and sellers are facing mixed fortunes around the country, new data shows. More >>
Government Announces Primary Sector Growth Fund Projects
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 3:38 pm | RNZ
In total, the government is investing $59 million into projects with a total investment value of $143m More >>
Chris Hipkins Accuses Police Commissioner Of Not Being A Good Employer Over Superintendent Rakesh Naidoo Comments
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 3:33 pm | RNZ
Labour's leader has accused Richard Chambers of 'making a statement that basically has no evidential base' about a superintendent named as a Labour candidate. More >>
Latest Paris Court Ruling Triggers Polarised Reactions In New Caledonia
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 2:02 pm | RNZ
A recent ruling by a French court to drop all charges against pro-independence Kanak leader Christian has triggered a barrage of emotional reactions. More >>
CNMI Disaster Food Aid Approved Nearly Two Months After Typhoon Sinlaku
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:59 pm | RNZ
But Northern Mariana Islands' residents have been cautioned the nutrition assistance benefits will not be distributed immediately. More >>
Fiji To Install 10 Eco-Mortuaries After Claims Baby's Body Was Stored In Ice-Filled Esky
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:56 pm | RNZ
Fiji's assistant health minister says the government has approved tenders to install a morgue on Kadavu, but running a mortuary on the island won't be easy due to power supply limitations. More >>
ACT Proposes New 'Split-Gas' Emissions Target
Wednesday, 10 June 2026, 1:49 pm | RNZ
The party is proposing a new target where short-lived gases like methane would only be required to cause 'no additional warming'. More >>
Travel Insurance Might Not Help If High Fuel Prices Cancel Your Flight
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 5:05 pm | RNZ
It is common for travel insurance policies to exclude cancellations caused by airline operational decisions. More >>
Super Typhoon Sinlaku Wipes Out Up To 60 Percent Of Saipan Livestock
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:54 pm | RNZ
Super Typhoon Sinlaku hit the US territory on 14 April with Category 5 intensity and battered the islands for up to 72 hours, causing widespread devastation to local infrastructure and the economy. More >>
US Approves $8 Million Disaster Package For Federated States Of Micronesia After Typhoon Sinlaku
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:47 pm | RNZ
The United States has approved an initial US$8 million disaster relief package for the Federated States of Micronesia following the devastation caused by the super typhoon in April. More >>
'Sodomised' And 'Tortured': Family Of Fijian Man Allegedly Beaten By Officers Speaks Out
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:44 pm | RNZ
Warning: This story contains detailed accounts of alleged police and military brutality, including torture and sexual assault. More >>
$100m Of New Health Funding To Go Towards Mental Health
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:39 pm | RNZ
Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey said it would deliver faster access to support, more frontline workers and a better crisis response. More >>
ACT Proposes New 'Rural Workforce Visa' To Ease Farmer Worker Shortages
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:34 pm | RNZ
The 'Rural Workforce Visa' is aimed at giving farms a more reliable source of workers year round. More >>
Are We Better Off Than We Were Going Into Election 2023?
Tuesday, 9 June 2026, 4:29 pm | RNZ
In 2023, the cost of living and pressure on households were key components of the election campaign. More >>
