RNZ - Latest News [Page 173]
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 >>
Dengue Outbreak: Big Clean Up Campaigns Are Underway In Rarotonga
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 3:00 pm | RNZ
The Cook Islands declared a dengue fever outbreak last Thursday. More >>
Homes Gates, Security Systems Affected By 3G Shutdown
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 2:59 pm | RNZ
A Christchurch woman was shocked to be told that, if she wants her automatic gate to keep working, she'll have to spend almost $1k to get it upgraded. More >>
First-ever Global Shipping Emissions Levy Approved, But Pacific Push For Stronger Deal Fails
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 2:24 pm | RNZ
But a Pacific push for stronger deal failed at the International Maritime Organisation meeting in Londom last month. More >>
The Business Turning Kiwifruit Into A Leather Alternative
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 2:21 pm | RNZ
KiwiLeather Innovations aims to repurpose the 50,000 tonnes of kiwifruit rejected in New Zealand each year. More >>
Tariff Uncertainty Prompts NZ Agricultural Businesses To Look For New Markets
Wednesday, 28 May 2025, 2:18 pm | RNZ
New Zealand agriculture can no longer relay on its usual international customers. More >>
Samoa To Go To Early Election After Fiame Concedes
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 7:19 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has announced she will seek a dissolution of parliament and an early election. More >>
Samoan Villagers Still Fearful Of Contaminated Fish Near Manawanui Wreck
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 7:18 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand Navy vessel ran aground on the reef off the south coast of Upolu in early October 2024 before catching fire and sinking. More >>
Plea For UN Intervention Over Illegal PNG Logging
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 7:16 pm | RNZ
A United Nations Committee is being urged to act on human rights violations committed by illegal loggers in Papua New Guinea. More >>
Cook Islands Questions Removal From Global Shipping Database
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 7:14 pm | RNZ
Maritime Cook Islands was told in May that it was removed from the Registry Information Sharing Compact due to a "potential violation". More >>
Auckland FC Assistant Coach Danny Hay Handed Two Game Ban For Outburst
Tuesday, 27 May 2025, 7:12 pm | RNZ
The minimum sanction for the offence is one match. More >>
