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Government, Opposition Scrap Over Common Infrastructure Ground
Friday, 20 June 2025, 7:05 pm | RNZ
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop has agreed to work with his counterparts on the 30-year plan, but the discussion got heated. More >>
Tonga's Health System Hit By Cyberattack
Friday, 20 June 2025, 7:02 pm | RNZ
A team of Australian cyber experts flew to the island this week after its National Health Information System was breached, leading to a demand for payment from hackers. More >>
Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark Blames Cook Islands For Creating A Crisis
Friday, 20 June 2025, 6:54 pm | RNZ
Helen Clark says the Cook Islands government entered into a strategic partnership with a major power nation - China - without consulting New Zealand. More >>
Bougainville And Papua New Guinea Struggle To Find Common Ground
Friday, 20 June 2025, 6:51 pm | RNZ
Bougainville's Attorney-General says the autonomous region and the PNG government might sign an agreement on the way ahead in their push for independence next week. More >>
Cowbell-Gate And Toxic Crusaders Push Super Rugby Pacific In The Right Direction
Friday, 20 June 2025, 6:38 pm | RNZ
Analysis: Plenty's been said about onfield action, but off-field events are a real sign the competition is moving forward, writes Jamie Wall. More >>
China Could Be Major Beneficiary Of New Zealand's Move On Cook Islands - Security Expert
Friday, 20 June 2025, 6:29 pm | RNZ
A Massey University security and defence observer says the New Zealand government's tactic of trying to punish partners over their decision-making is short-sighted. More >>
Local Opposition To Central Otago Goldmine Conducts Public Meetings
Friday, 20 June 2025, 6:27 pm | RNZ
Santana Minerals estimates it could extract gold worth $4.4 billion from the site between Bendigo and Ophir. More >>
Mark Brown Slams New Zealand For Its 'Patronising Approach' Over China Deal
Friday, 20 June 2025, 6:26 pm | RNZ
The Cook Islands prime minister has suggested a double standard, after the New Zealand government cut its development assistance to the tune of nearly $20 million. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 19 June
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:31 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including a mining company in PNG celebrating achieving its production targets, despite the impact of continuing lawlessness. More >>
'New Security Service' For Parliament Would Have More Powers
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:30 pm | RNZ
Parliament's security guards will receive training later this year to prepare for potential additional powers. More >>
Ministry Of Education Spends Thousands Hunting Leaks To RNZ
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:26 pm | RNZ
The Education Ministry is spending about $20,000 on its hunt for the sources of multiple leaks to RNZ. More >>
Explainer: Why Has New Zealand Paused Funding To The Cook Islands Over China Deal?
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:19 pm | RNZ
New Zealand has halted more than $18 million in development assistance to its realm country. But the island's prime minister said his government was "aware" it was coming. More >>
Pro-Independence Advocates Urge Melanesian Spearhead Group To Elevate ULMWP Membership
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:14 pm | RNZ
The international organisations want the Melanesian Spearhead Group to elevate the membership status of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua. More >>
Quarter Of Households Rely On Government Housing Support
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:12 pm | RNZ
One economist says it's a clear sign that a more cohesive housing strategy is needed. More >>
Labour Moves Ahead Of National On Controlling Cost Of Living, Ipsos Poll Finds
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:07 pm | RNZ
It's the first time since 2021 that Labour has been considered more able to handle the cost of living. More >>
Finding Forever Home For Old Farming Dogs Getting Harder - Charity
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 6:03 pm | RNZ
The charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade. More >>
Press Secretary Sex Scandal: Investigation To Conclude In August
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 7:00 pm | RNZ
Michael Forbes resigned as the PM's deputy chief press secretary after it was revealed he had made unconsented audio recordings. More >>
New Standards May Be Needed For NZ's Critical Communications Infrastructure
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 6:58 pm | RNZ
Government officials are looking at developing minimum standards for the protection of critical communications infrastructure. More >>
Nauru Says Deep Sea Mining And Ocean Conservation Can Coexist
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 6:50 pm | RNZ
The island's climate change minister told leaders at the United Nations Ocean Conference that the extraction of metals from deep sea nodules is essential for energy transition. More >>
PNG Reaffirms Ban As Opposition To Deep Sea Mining Gains Traction
Wednesday, 18 June 2025, 6:45 pm | RNZ
Feature - Global efforts to halt deep sea mining are gaining momentum and Papua New Guinea is holding firm despite local plans to rivive projects, writes Scott Waide. More >>
