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Pacific Lagging On Women's Political Participation, Says UN Official
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:21 pm | RNZ
But at least discussions are beginning to take place at high levels, according to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Pacific regional office head. More >>
Solomon Islands PM Manele Calls For Calm Ahead Of No-confidence Vote
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:19 pm | RNZ
Jeremiah Manele has bought himself a little more time after the Solomon Islands parliament was adjourned until 6 May for a no-confidence vote against his government. More >>
Healthcare Providers Funding Immunisations Out Of Own Pockets, Health NZ Admits 'Work To Do'
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:18 pm | RNZ
Health NZ admits there is still some work to do, as Māori and Pacific immunisation providers say funding is too low to cover services. More >>
Wellington City Council Defends Process That Led To Decision To Demolish City To Sea Bridge
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:14 pm | RNZ
Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge. More >>
Tory Whanau Not Ruling Out Running For Mayor In Future Elections
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:12 pm | RNZ
The outgoing mayor explains what comes next, and refuses to rule out another tilt at the top job. More >>
'James And Isey' Star James Cross Dies Aged 68
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:11 pm | RNZ
James Cross - Northland identity and co-star of one of New Zealand's most successful documentary movies of all time - has died aged 68. More >>
'We Don't Have A Digital Ambition' - Tech Leaders On Lack Of National Plan
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 6:09 pm | RNZ
"The overwhelming sentiment? Disappointment and a sense of invisibility," a report says. More >>
Vanuatu Communities Growing Climate Resilience
Monday, 28 April 2025, 7:05 pm | RNZ
Communities in Vanuatu are learning to grow climate resilient crops, 18 months after Cyclone Lola devastated the country. More >>
Police Applicants Who Failed Physical Test Still Admitted For Training
Monday, 28 April 2025, 7:00 pm | RNZ
Police have begun an audit into whether further breaches of the recruitment process had occurred. More >>
Supreme Court Dismisses Damin Peter Cook's 'Sexsomnia' Appeal
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:44 pm | RNZ
A jury found Damin Peter Cook was not asleep when he raped an unconscious woman at his Christchurch flat. More >>
Health NZ Disappointed That Association Of Salaried Medical Specialists Strike To Go Ahead
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:40 pm | RNZ
Hospitals and emergency departments will remain open, and the union is working with Health NZ to ensure life-preserving services continue. More >>
Nauru And Australia Finalise Long-Term Funding For Refugee Processing
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:38 pm | RNZ
President David Adeang made the announcement in parliament this month, according to the Nauru Bulletin. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 28 April
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:37 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including Kiribati's human rights record to be examined by the UN Human Rights Council UPR working group. More >>
Poor Scores For Govt Agencies On Record Keeping - Chief Archivist
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:35 pm | RNZ
Most government organisations are not meeting the Chief Archivist's expectations for good record keeping. More >>
Visa Calls For Ban On Surcharges
Monday, 28 April 2025, 6:30 pm | RNZ
The average merchant card service fee for small businesses is about 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent. More >>
Psychologist Threatened By Guerrilla Group In Colombia Granted Refugee Status
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 9:24 pm | RNZ
The woman, who treated Colombian drug gang victims, is allowed to stay in New Zealand after ongoing death threats against herself, her mother and her husband. More >>
Fijian Government Putting Politics Before People, Says Former Attorney-General
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 9:16 pm | RNZ
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has criticised Sitiveni Rabuka's administration, saying it is putting its political survival ahead of the people's needs. More >>
Pasifika Super Rugby Battle Full Of Excitement And Physicality
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 9:14 pm | RNZ
The 'battle of the Pacific', in the 11th round of the Super Rugby Pacific at the North Harbour Stadium, had all the ingredients expected of any island rugby battle. More >>
Ministry Of Regulation Salaries Continue To Top Average $150K One Year On
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 9:12 pm | RNZ
David Seymour says the salaries at the Regulation Ministry are going down slightly, but Labour's Duncan Webb calls it a 'vanity ministry'. More >>
Democratic Guardrails: Is NZ Safe From Authoritarianism?
Sunday, 27 April 2025, 9:09 pm | RNZ
Other nations are experiencing the erosion of democratic norms - even authoritarianism. Is our constitution strong enough to withstand it? More >>
