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Pacific News In Brief For 18 March
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:07 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including Fijian authorities still looking into what caused the illness of a group of tourists in December. More >>
Bougainville Needs 'Serious Conversation' About Its Economic Readiness - James Marape
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:06 pm | RNZ
The PNG leader has urged Bougainville's leadership to consider the importance of economic independence alongside political aspirations. More >>
The Art Of Tiptoeing Around Donald Trump
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 6:04 pm | RNZ
Former New Zealand ambassador to the US Tim Groser explains the tightrope walk of pleasing the US president. More >>
No Decisions Expected On US Aid Changes For Pacific Until April
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:54 pm | RNZ
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the US will not make any decisions on aid funding for the Pacific region until mid-April. More >>
Catholic Priest Calls PNG's Christian State Declaration 'Cosmetic' Change
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:51 pm | RNZ
The PNG parliament passed a constitutional amendment last week to formally recognise the nation as a Christian country. More >>
Indian PM Narendra Modi Alleges 'Anti-India Activity' In New Zealand
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:49 pm | RNZ
The Indian prime minister's comments created a moment of disagreement during an otherwise warm meeting with Christopher Luxon. More >>
Football Round-up: Can Auckland Steady The Ship Amid A-league Chaos?
Tuesday, 18 March 2025, 5:46 pm | RNZ
While a share of the spoils was the right result the manner in which the game was decided will concern the league leaders, writes Mathew Nash. More >>
'It's Broken Me': How Online Gambling Ruined A Woman's Life
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:22 pm | RNZ
Her addiction began with a single email. It ended when she was caught stealing $300k from her employer. More >>
Hundreds In Northland Protest Fast-Tracked Sand Mining Operation
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:16 pm | RNZ
Auckland-based sand mining company McCallum Brothers is currently in the process of applying for resource consent to extract sand. More >>
Associate Education Minister David Seymour Accuses School Lunch Programme Critics Of 'Nitpicking'
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:13 pm | RNZ
The Associate Education Minister told Q+A the programme had "shown two sides of New Zealand". More >>
A $2.3 Million White Elephant: The Curious Case Of Canoe Racing NZ's Deserted High Performance Centre
Monday, 17 March 2025, 8:09 pm | RNZ
A purpose-built facility was supposed to be home to the country's elite paddlers. Why is it empty? More >>
Warriors Assistant Coach Richard Agar Charged With Breaching NRL Code Of Conduct After Altercation With Journalist
Monday, 17 March 2025, 7:57 pm | RNZ
The former Leeds coach allegedly attacked an English journalist during their season-opener at Las Vegas More >>
Autistic Man In Seclusion Ward Stuffs Paper In Ears To Escape 'Distressing' Noise
Monday, 17 March 2025, 7:47 pm | RNZ
Jay is sensitive to sound, but is locked in a compulsory care unit right next to a construction site. More >>
China Hands Over State Of The Art Sports Complex To Tonga
Monday, 17 March 2025, 7:42 pm | RNZ
The complex, which cost more than US$25 million, includes the Tonga High School Indoor Stadium, an international-standard rugby field, netball and tennis courts, and an aquatics center. More >>
After 20 Years In And Out Of The Saddle, Winston Peters' Latest Foreign Rodeo Has Potential To Be His Bumpiest Yet
Monday, 17 March 2025, 7:37 pm | RNZ
Analysis - The Foreign Minister's trip to Washington comes at a time of global volatility, where rules seem to be constantly changing. More >>
Luxon Reaffirms NZ's Support For Ukraine After 'Coalition Of The Willing' Call With World Leaders
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 7:54 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister attended a virtual summit to discuss the potential deployment of peacekeepers in Ukraine. More >>
Big Hopes Pinned On PNG-Bougainville Moderation Talks Next Week
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 7:53 pm | RNZ
Bougainville's Minister responsible for implementing independence, Ezekiel Masat, says that while some may be surprised by the date for independece, he is not. More >>
How A NZ Charity Is Helping To 'Normalise' The 'Disease Of The Poor' In Papua New Guinea
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 7:51 pm | RNZ
Leprosy Mission New Zealand is breaking the stigma surrounding the disease by working in partnership with communities and "raise awareness to normalise leprosy". More >>
Simeon Brown Rejected Officials' Advice To Have Lower Bowel Screening Age For Māori, Pasifika
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 7:49 pm | RNZ
Health Minister Simeon Brown rejected advice from officials to lower the bowel screening age to 58 for the general population and 56 for Māori and Pacific people, just-released documents show. More >>
Tough Lessons For Fiji Under-20s In Big Loss To Hurricanes
Sunday, 16 March 2025, 7:46 pm | RNZ
Fiji's head coach Senirusi Seruvakula predicted the tournament would be a tough one for his young players. More >>
