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$86 Billion Super Fund Failed To Properly Address Human Rights, Court Rules
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:22 pm | RNZ
The court granted an application by the Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) for judicial review of Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation's policies relating to ethical investment. More >>
Labour's Russell Says Only Tax Policy Its Campaigning On Is CGT, Accuses National Of Lying About It
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:13 pm | RNZ
National says Labour was sending "mixed signals" on its tax policy, after its revenue spokesperson said there were "good suggestions" in a document calling for changes to the tax system. More >>
Cost-Of-Living Squeeze Hits Pensioners, With Some Using Foodbanks To Survive
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:06 pm | RNZ
Many are finding the gap between the cost of living and NZ Super is growing too wide. More >>
Fuel Crisis 'No Longer A Short-Term Situation' For Airlines
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 3:03 pm | RNZ
An industry body is warning hard calls may have to be made, while Shane Jones says he'll hold fuel companies to account. More >>
Deadly Landslide Claims 10 Lives In PNG's East New Britain, Local Media Report
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 2:55 pm | RNZ
Local media are reporting that the incident happened on Sunday in the Gazelle Baining local level government area following intense rainfall and severe weather conditions by Cyclone Maila. More >>
Scientists Left 'Homeless' After Government's Job Cuts, Advocates Say
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 2:50 pm | RNZ
Cutbacks have led to the loss of about 700 roles and the withdrawal of hundreds of millions of dollars. More >>
Solomon Islands Governor-General Refuses To Summon Parliament Despite High Court Order
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 2:43 pm | RNZ
Sir David Tiva Kapu is refusing to summon parliament amid efforts by a new coalition of political parties to remove Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. More >>
Should New Zealand Follow Australia's Lead On The Fuel Crisis?
Thursday, 16 April 2026, 10:04 am | RNZ
Analysis - Labour says it would be at least investigating Australia's approach if it were in power, but the circumstances are quite different. More >>
The Wicked Problem Of Petroleum: Plumbing Costs Just The Beginning
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:57 pm | RNZ
Petroleum is in everything from plumbing products to chocolate, so with the Strait of Hormuz blocked, industries face price hikes and folding projects More >>
Would You Pay A Temu Tax?
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:10 pm | RNZ
Struggling retailers are suggesting people shopping on overseas sites should pay a levy to help the local market. More >>
Court Initiates Judicial Process For Air Calédonie
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:06 pm | RNZ
Air Calédonie, New Caledonia's domestic ariline, filed its case for bankruptcy at the end of March. More >>
Court Orders Solomon Islands PM Manele To Face No-Confidence Vote Within Three Days
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:04 pm | RNZ
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has ruled that the prime minister is under a "constitutional duty" to ensure a motion of no confidence is brought before parliament at the earliest opportunity. More >>
State Schools Increasingly Consider Becoming Charter Schools
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 2:00 pm | RNZ
Converting state schools is a new process and the agency is taking time to get it right, Charter School Agency chief executive says. More >>
Whistleblower Sparks Investigation Into Health New Zealand's Medical Scanning Services
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:58 pm | RNZ
An investigation three years ago found patients had suffered harm for years from poor radiology technology at Hawke's Bay Hospital. More >>
MSD Document Says There's 'No Evidence' Hundreds Of New Zealanders Are Without Shelter
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:56 pm | RNZ
Officials says the comment does not reflect the ministry's views and should not have been included. More >>
Fuel Crisis: Support Workers Challenge Government To Do Their Job For A Day
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 1:53 pm | RNZ
"Our cars don't run on feel-good feelings," says Helen who adds that her job is costing her money. More >>
Woman Mistakenly Declined Benefit To Care For Son With Celiac Disease, Diabetes
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 4:00 pm | RNZ
Her 4-year-old requires round-the-clock care and has a life-threatening condition, but a mother had to battle officials to get the money. More >>
Tuvalu Declares State Of Emergency Over Fuel And Power Supply Concerns
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 3:39 pm | RNZ
Tuvalu's governor-general says there is increasing instability in electricity generation and distribution systems on the island. More >>
Firm Building Emergency Network Onto Its Fourth CEO This Year
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 3:35 pm | RNZ
Leadership churn has been occurring at the top of a $1.6 billion public safety project. More >>
Don't Boycott RUCs Over Diesel Price, Vehicle Owners Told
Tuesday, 14 April 2026, 3:26 pm | RNZ
Diesel was selling for an average $3.89 a litre on Monday, according to Gaspy, while 91 was $3.48. More >>
