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Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu Farewells Staff

Sunday, 18 May 2025, 7:39 pm | RNZ

An independent evaluation of the agency's direct social investment model hailed it as an 'outstanding exemplar of an organisation delivering public services that actually work'. More >>

Stop Telikom PNG Silencing Journalists, Media Council Appeals To PM Marape

Sunday, 18 May 2025, 7:36 pm | RNZ

This follows reports that the government-owned company sacked radio talkback host Culligan Tanda (pictured) after he featured an opposition MP on his show. More >>

The Win-Win Solution For Cash-Strapped Councils

Sunday, 18 May 2025, 7:34 pm | RNZ

For the last two years Hauraki District Council has employed a community advocacy officer to help clubs and volunteers access community funding from organisations such as Grassroot and the, Lions Foundation. More >>

More Wānaka Search And Rescue Callouts As Unprepared People Drawn Outdoors By Social Media

Sunday, 18 May 2025, 7:28 pm | RNZ

Unprepared people are venturing deeper into back country, lured by influencers and websites. More >>

Planning A Holiday? Here's Where Your Dollar Might Go Further Than Normal

Sunday, 18 May 2025, 7:23 pm | RNZ

New Zealand's dollar has become a little stronger against the US in the past month - but if you're looking for a holiday where you can make the most of the exchange rate, that's not the part of the world to be looking in. More >>

Pasifika Leaders, Influencers Weigh In On Proposed Social Media Ban For Under 16s

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:40 pm | RNZ

They have shared a mix of views, from cautious support to concern, and even strong opposition. More >>

Northern Mariana Islands' Annual Bird Count Highlights Conservation Success

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:37 pm | RNZ

The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) annual Christmas Bird Count once again showcased the vital role that community volunteers and conservation efforts play in protecting the islands' unique bird More >>

Laiana McClinton: First Polynesian Heritage Athlete To Win 100m And 200m State Titles At High School Meet

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:35 pm | RNZ

Laiana McClinton, who has links to Tonga and Samoa, won both the events at the Florida State High School Athletics competition. More >>

A Life Of Service: Celebrating The Career Of Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:31 pm | RNZ

Feature - "I've always been aspirational for others. We, Pacific people, have been brought up that we are the people of the 'we' and not the 'me'". More >>

Woolworths Says NZ Groceries Cheaper Than UK, Australia If You Take Off GST

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:24 pm | RNZ

Woolworths New Zealand claims a 'full basket' in New Zealand is 10 percent cheaper. More >>

Is It Actually A Good Time To Buy A House?

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:20 pm | RNZ

Twice this week, first-home buyers have been told it might be their big chance to get into the market. More >>

The House: Parliamentary Privileges - Race As An Aggravating Factor?

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:16 pm | RNZ

Analysis: Reactions and advice from Parliament's Clerk, Speaker and even the committee chair show it has recommended indefensibly harsh punishments. More >>

Long-Standing Nelson Tenths Case Back In Court

Saturday, 17 May 2025, 3:05 pm | RNZ

In the 1830s, the Crown made a promise to Māori in Te Tauihu. The legal battle is still going. More >>

'No Magic Bullets': Can The Papua New Guinea Public And The Police Learn To Get Along?

Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:25 pm | RNZ

A police commander lamented recently that the public no longer respects police officers, who face an increasingly tough environment, are underpowered and unappreciated. More >>

Drug Trafficking In The Pacific Discussed At Dubai Police Summit

Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:22 pm | RNZ

Pacific police chiefs have discussed the region's drug trafficking problems on a panel at the World Police Summit in Dubai. More >>

The House: Wake-Up Call To MPs Over Building Relationships After Treaty Settlements

Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:18 pm | RNZ

Public organisations are treating Treaty commitments like transactions, not relationships, the Auditor-General says. More >>

Social Services React To Damning Report Into Oranga Tamariki

Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:16 pm | RNZ

The Auditor-General said not knowing the impact cuts would have on children and their families was "unacceptable". More >>

A Surplus Of Defence Riches, But Lack Of Skill And Experience

Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:10 pm | RNZ

Analysis - The minister of defence, space and spies has at least $9b of new money to spend, and a defence force demonstrably not ready to spend it. More >>

Unethical For Wellington Council To Sign More Golden Mile Contracts, Andrew Little Says

Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:05 pm | RNZ

Wellington mayor says project has been given the green-light, and it appears Little did not understand council process. More >>

Pacific News In Brief For 16 May

Friday, 16 May 2025, 5:01 pm | RNZ

A round-up of news from around the region, including the Solomon Islands prime minister's call for reforms to the process surrounding motions of no confidence. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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