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Palau Backs Solomon Islands' Move To Exclude Pacific Islands Forum Partner Talks Until 2026
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:45 pm | RNZ
"This decision does allow us to focus on the critical intra-regional issues at this year's forum," the Palau President Office says. More >>
NZ Customs 'Very Concerned' About Drug Movements In The Pacific
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:41 pm | RNZ
Drug use and trafficking is a major issue in the Pacific. More >>
Here's What Unemployment Data Means For Your Home Loan
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:39 pm | RNZ
More official cash rate cuts could now be on the cards in a further bid to try and revive the economy, experts say. More >>
Scott Dixon, Niamh Fisher-Black, Paul Coll, Zoi Sadowski-Synnott reflect on New Zealand
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:38 pm | RNZ
NZ athletes Scott Dixon, Niamh Fisher-Black, Paul Coll and Zoi Sadowski-Synnot tell RNZ how they still feel connected to Aotearoa when they are far from home. More >>
Could Northland's Marsden Point be NZ's first 'Special Economic Zone'?
Wednesday, 6 August 2025, 7:33 pm | RNZ
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters have visited Northland to inspect a jet fuel storage project on the site of the old oil refinery. More >>
How New Zealand's Tax System Compares With Other Countries
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 6:01 pm | RNZ
Inland Revenue says taxes will have to rise to cope with an ageing population. How do our taxes already compare? More >>
Two-Month-Old Bellamere Arwyn Duncan's Death 'Must Be A Turning Point', Says Pharmacist
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 5:58 pm | RNZ
Incorrect prescription "symptom of a much deeper, systemic issue," says member if Pharmaceutical Society. More >>
Government Forges Ahead With Foreshore And Seabed Law
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 5:53 pm | RNZ
That's despite a Supreme Court ruling last year that appeared to undercut the rationale for the change. More >>
Taranaki Regional Councillors Urged To Quit Election Over Treaty Principles Fiasco
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 5:47 pm | RNZ
Councillors involved in quashing debate over the Treaty Principles Bill at the Taranaki Regional Council have received a dressing down at a fiery meeting. More >>
Parents Cautiously Optimistic About Waving Goodbye To NCEA
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 5:43 pm | RNZ
The government has pulled the pin on New Zealand's official secondary-school qualification after more than 20 years. More >>
Corned Beef Conundrum: Thefts See Pacific Staple Moved Behind The Counter
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 5:40 pm | RNZ
"It should be there ready for them to access without feeling whakaama about having to ask for it," one woman said. More >>
Fiji's Anti-Corruption Watchdog Charges Top Prosecutor, Initiates Extradition Proceedings
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 5:35 pm | RNZ
New Zealand citizen Christopher Pryde says he is "dismayed" at FICAC's decision "to charge me in absentia". He claims there is a concerted effort to keep him out of Fiji. More >>
'We'll see': Hu'akavameiliku on becoming Tongan PM again
Tuesday, 5 August 2025, 5:32 pm | RNZ
Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni will not confirm or deny whether returning to the role is on his mind as Tongans get ready to head to the polls in three months time. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 4 August
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:29 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including a fifth dengue death reported in Samoa. More >>
Former National Party MP Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely sexually abused children - police review
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:28 pm | RNZ
Anthony 'Aussie' Malcolm likely engaged in coercive and/or criminal sexual conduct with "multiple young boys", a summary of police evidence reveals. More >>
Closing National Library For Memorial Service Would Not Have Been Appropriate - Minister
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:26 pm | RNZ
A senior public servant's remains were taken to his government department's office for a memorial service. More >>
Explainer: What's Replacing NCEA And How To Have Your Say
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:21 pm | RNZ
The system is going away - but what's taking its place? Here's what we know so far. More >>
Cook Islands Opposition Rejects Independence, Calls For Greater Self-sufficiency
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:18 pm | RNZ
Tina Browne wants the country to be more self-sufficient, but says there is no desire to be independent from New Zealand. More >>
US Tariffs: Some Pacific Nations Get Relief, Others Face Increase
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:15 pm | RNZ
Pacific Islands still face tariffs from the United States, but some rates are lower than originally announced in April. More >>
Massive Cocaine And Meth Haul Seized On Yacht In French Polynesia Worth €331 Million
Monday, 4 August 2025, 8:12 pm | RNZ
In addition to the narcotics worth €331 million street value, local authorities seized 11 Glock semiautomatic pistols and 24 ammunition magazines. More >>
