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University Students Push Back Against Calls To Scrap Māori And Pacific Admissions Scheme
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 4:12 pm | RNZ
A university admissions scheme aimed at building the Māori and Pacific medical workforce has found itself at the centre of a political debate. More >>
Pasifika Voters Urged To Judge Parties On Results, Not Promises
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 4:03 pm | RNZ
While immigration policies may have attracted attention among Pacific communities, Dr Mone said they were not necessarily the biggest priority for Pacific voters. More >>
Papuan Civilians Shot In Latest Security Forces Violence In Yahukimo
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 4:01 pm | RNZ
Human Rights Monitor reports that military and police personnel opened fire at a group of Indigenous Papuan civilians near Samboga Village last Friday while returning from a gold-panning site. More >>
Election 2026: One Issue Trumps Them All In New Plymouth
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 3:58 pm | RNZ
National's David MacLeod, of Ngāti Mutunga, Ngāi Tahu and Ngāti Porou descent, is the incumbent MP after defeating Labour's Glen Bennett in 2023, securing a near 7000 vote majority in the process. More >>
Government Hits Pause On Council Amalgamation Plan Until After Election
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 3:54 pm | RNZ
Eighteen proposals were submitted in August against the Government's objectives for a simpler, more effective and accountable local government system. More >>
New Zealand Agrees To Put Almost $24 Million Into Military Satellite US Is Building
Thursday, 24 September 2026, 3:48 pm | RNZ
The NZ Defence Force said maintaining the network allows it to receive the military communication capacity it needs. More >>
Decision On LNG Terminal Delayed
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:58 pm | RNZ
ACT leader and deputy prime minister David Seymour said ACT's position was that the government got the best possible deal, and it would be responsible to keep its options open. More >>
Sweeping Changes To Fiji's Governance Recommended By Constitution Commission
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:51 pm | RNZ
The Constitution Review Commission's 236-page report, which includes a new draft constitution, was endorsed by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's cabinet last week. More >>
Call For Greater Protection For Journalists At Pacific Media Summit
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
Speaking at a panel discussion on organized crime in Savusavu, Kalafi Moala said journalists investigating drug trafficking face increasing threats to their personal safety. More >>
Papua New Guinea Police Rescue 39 Indonesians In Human Trafficking Operation
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:46 pm | RNZ
Deputy police commissioner for special operations Donald Yamasombi, who led the operation, said the outcome marked an important success against the serious threat of transnational crime. More >>
Labour Sums Up Its Foreign Policy Approach As 'Independent, Principled And Unafraid'
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:43 pm | RNZ
Labour has outlined its focus to foreign policy, summing up its approach in three words, "independent, principled and unafraid". More >>
National Announce Election Policy To 'Reset' FENZ
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:41 pm | RNZ
Mitchell said he could not guarantee the fire levy would not rise if National was re-elected, however said there was no plans to do so. More >>
Te Pāti Māori Promises $200 Million To Change 'Who Holds Power' For Decisions About Takatāpui
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:38 pm | RNZ
Te Pāti Māori will commit $200 million to setting up an independent Takatāpui Commission tasked with powers and funding to uplift takatāpui, if elected. More >>
The Reserve Bank Governor Warns Of Inflation Risks If High Oil Prices Persist
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 6:15 pm | RNZ
The Reserve Bank Governor is warning near term inflation could be higher than it forecast just last month, should recent increases in oil prices persist. More >>
'The Issue Doesn't Just Stop': Bougainville Question Shapes As A Long Game
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:29 pm | RNZ
Bougainvilleans may have to wait even longer than expected on whether Papua New Guinea's parliament will approve their vote for independence. More >>
Four Missing After Overloaded Boat Carrying 14 People Capsizes In PNG
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:26 pm | RNZ
The boat was licensed to carry eight people but had 14 passengers on board. Not only was the boat overloaded, but it also went to sea despite weather warnings being issued before the group left Kokopo. More >>
Fijian Chief Calls For Scrutiny Of Fiji-Australia Security Treaties
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:24 pm | RNZ
One of Fiji's most prominent traditional and political figures is warning the country's lawmakers "not to approve" two major bilateral agreements with Australia. More >>
National Attack Ads Against Labour Use Crime Footage From Government's Own Term
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:23 pm | RNZ
National's campaign chair Simeon Brown defended the move, and rejected the suggestion it was misleading. More >>
Green Party Seeks To Cap Political Donations, Stop Companies Donating
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:21 pm | RNZ
The Greens have written two members' bills, the Electoral (Donations) Amendment Bill and the Regulation of Lobbying Bill, seeking to limit the influence of money and lobbying in government. More >>
Labour Writes To PM With Plea To Pass Modern Slavery Laws Before Election
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:19 pm | RNZ
Newsroom has reported a group of charities has banded together to urge Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to push the legislation through Parliament before it rises for the election this week. More >>
