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Pacific News In Brief For 21 July
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:27 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including Pacific trade ministers marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava's cultural and economic importance. More >>
What You Need To Know About Recent Changes To Schools And Education
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:26 pm | RNZ
Explainer - It's been a busy year so far for education policy, with a series of announcements by the government and curriculum changes. Here's the biggest changes so far. More >>
Nicola Willis To Ask Fonterra About High Price Of Butter
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:23 pm | RNZ
The Finance Minister says she wants to discuss what gets added to the cost at retail and wholesale level. More >>
NZ And Allies Condemn 'Inhumane', 'Horrifying' Killings In Gaza And 'Drip Feeding' Of Aid
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:21 pm | RNZ
"We condemn the drip feeding of aid and the inhumane killing of civilians, including children, seeking to meet their most basic needs," the statement from 25 countries says. More >>
Pacific Security And Health Leaders Pledge Cooperation
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:20 pm | RNZ
But public health experts say that law enforcement are undermining efforts to combat the drug-driven spread of HIV in Fiji, putting the wider region at risk. More >>
CNMI's delegate seeks clarification from US Treasury on use of federal tax revenues
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:08 pm | RNZ
Kimberlyn King-Hinds has formally asked the US Treasury to clarify how federal taxes generated in the territory are being utilised. More >>
The Famous Dunedin Study Gets World-wide Attention
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:05 pm | RNZ
Global leaders are now hoping to use the research to help policymakers around the world. More >>
Sky TV to buy Three owner Discovery NZ for $1
Tuesday, 22 July 2025, 5:04 pm | RNZ
Discovery NZ is a part of US media giant Warner Bros Discovery. More >>
How Did Leka Halasima Snatch NRL Victory For Warriors Over Newcastle?
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:30 pm | RNZ
The teenage second-rower has made a habit of freakish plays in his breakthrough NRL season. More >>
MetService Says Location Of New Tasman Rain Radar Still To Be Decided
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:23 pm | RNZ
The weekend announcement of a new rain radar came after years of campaigning, with the region considered a national blank spot. More >>
Poor Access To Patient Notes Makes Outsourcing Risky, Say Doctors
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:09 pm | RNZ
"Ad hoc" sharing of patient information between public and private hospitals is putting patients at risk, warn doctors. More >>
Booze Warnings On Hold
Monday, 21 July 2025, 6:07 pm | RNZ
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side. More >>
Flood Victims Will Not Be On Their Own, Says Chair Of Contentious Report
Monday, 21 July 2025, 5:48 pm | RNZ
Leader of expert panel clarifies recommendations on how the government should adapt to climate change, saying there should always be a social safety net. More >>
Rugby: Wallaroo Waiaria Ellis Says New Zealand Was 'The Best Place To Debut'
Monday, 21 July 2025, 5:25 pm | RNZ
In a clash with the Black Ferns last weekend, Waiaria Ellis became the second-youngest debutant in Wallaroos history at 17 years and 305 days. More >>
Sounds Air Cut Flying Routes As Costs Surge
Monday, 21 July 2025, 4:05 pm | RNZ
In September the airline will stop flying between Blenheim and Christchurch, and Christchurch and Wanaka. More >>
Fiji Coach Doubles Down On Claim NZ Rugby Contracts Restrict Players From Representing Pacific Nations
Monday, 21 July 2025, 3:51 pm | RNZ
But NZ Rugby maintains Pacific Island heritage players are free to choose which country they represent, in line with international eligibility regulations. More >>
Mediawatch: Ministers' 'Helpful' Handouts Go Multimedia
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 2:54 pm | RNZ
More intense campaigns targeting politicians and ministers pitching their own multimedia messages. Are these old tactics or a bid to dodge media scrutiny? More >>
Christchurch Hospital Asks Patients' Families To Help Cover Short Staffing
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 2:50 pm | RNZ
The nurses' union says it's unacceptable for hospital managers to expect family members to take on the role of employed staff. More >>
Principals Call For Alternative Assessments To Stay Beyond 2027
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 2:48 pm | RNZ
In poor communities, about 60 percent of students failed online reading, writing and maths tests, or common assessment activities. More >>
Vigilance, Not Luck, Helping NZ Avoid Widespread Measles Outbreak
Sunday, 20 July 2025, 2:46 pm | RNZ
But Kiwis are still reluctant to be vaccinated, since Covid. More >>
