RNZ - Latest News [Page 148]
Christchurch Protesters Confront Finance Minister Nicola Willis Over Pay Equity
Saturday, 31 May 2025, 3:55 pm | RNZ
Budget documents revealed tightening the pay-equity regime would net the government $2.7 billion every year. More >>
Deputy PM Handover: Seymour Vows Straight Talk, Peters Fires Up Campaign
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:46 pm | RNZ
But ACT's leader has vowed to keep speaking freely as he takes over as deputy prime minister. More >>
Couple Owes $20,000 Working For Families Debt 'Through No Fault Of Our Own'
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:41 pm | RNZ
"Now they're taking $350 a fortnight out of our bank account .. we actually can't afford that," says Phoenix Ruka. More >>
Parents Could Be Prosecuted For Truancy, But Principals Say It Won't Work
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:37 pm | RNZ
The Ministry of Education is now poised to take legal action against parents who fail to send their kids to school, David Seymour says. More >>
National Campaigned On This Bonding Scheme, So Why Has No Work Been Done On It?
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:35 pm | RNZ
The Health Minister has repeatedly avoided answering direct questions about the bonding scheme. More >>
Kiribati's Considerable Kava Consumption - And Concerns
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:30 pm | RNZ
Michael Louze, former chairman of the Vanuatu Kava Industry said when you break it down, it's about four kilograms of kava per person annually if half the population drinks. More >>
Explainer: Super Rugby Pacific’s Blockbuster Final Round
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:28 pm | RNZ
Every game has something riding on it, with home ground advantage, bonus points and tie breakers crucial - Jamie Wall tells you what it all means. More >>
Fiji's Anti Corruption Commissioner Suspended
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:26 pm | RNZ
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said the president had taken several actions in response to recommendations of a report by the Commission of Inquiry. More >>
'Mooving Day': Farmers Ask Drivers Not To Honk And To 'Please Drive Slowly' As They Relocate Cows
Friday, 30 May 2025, 12:23 pm | RNZ
For the annual event to relocate cows they also have a plea for motorists: drive slowly. More >>
Luxon And Hipkins Talk Coalition Dynamics, People Skills And Direction For The 2026 Election
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 6:26 pm | RNZ
And Chris Hipkins questions Te Pāti Māori's priorities, as RNZ sits down with Labour and National to reflect on 18 months. More >>
King's Birthday: What's Open, What's Closed And How It's Decided Who Gets Honours
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 6:07 pm | RNZ
Explainer - King Charles' birthday is commemorated with a public holiday on Monday - what's open, how do those royal honours get chosen and should we still celebrate it, anyway? More >>
Government's Health Boost Less Than Claimed, Expert Says
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:58 pm | RNZ
A leading health systems expert is questioning the government's claim of a "record investment". More >>
Vanuatu's Market Mamas Forced To Move After December Earthquake
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:49 pm | RNZ
Fresh produce seller Leidab David said when the earthquake struck they were at the national market in town and they all ran. More >>
Climate-Affected Health In The Pacific To Be Discussed At Auckland Conference
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:47 pm | RNZ
Experts will gather in Auckland to discuss how to cope with the health impacts in the Pacific that are due to climate change. More >>
Package Believed To Hold Drugs Washes Up On Norfolk Island Beach
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:42 pm | RNZ
A package believed to contain about 40 kilograms of cocaine has turned up on a Norfolk Island beach. A statement from the Australian Federal Police said the package, which is More >>
Hairdressing Changes Should Focus On Staffing Shortage, Hairdresser Says
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:20 pm | RNZ
One hairdresser says there are bigger issues facing the industry. More >>
The Headwinds Facing Regional Airlines
Thursday, 29 May 2025, 5:12 pm | RNZ
The small plane routes that keep our country connected are becoming increasingly fragile links. More >>
How Many Public Sector Jobs Have Really Been Axed?
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 6:50 pm | RNZ
Thousands of jobs have been cut as part of government cost-saving. But exactly how many have gone depends on who you ask. More >>
Youth Homelessness Advocate Says Budget Fails Most Vulnerable
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 3:24 pm | RNZ
The head of a group that helps the homeless fears proposed changes could push some young people into harm's way. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 27 May
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 3:02 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including a report of a pirate attack in PNG waters. More >>
