RNZ - Latest News [Page 19]
Labour Hopes New Community Underwrite Scheme Will Incentivise More Housing
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 2:52 pm | RNZ
Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty said the guarantee was similar to that currently provided to banks, and would only be called on in the unlikely event of a default. More >>
STARLIFT Draws In NZ As States Seek Rocket Launchpads
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 2:38 pm | RNZ
The government said it had outlined New Zealand's space capabilities to STARLIFT. It foresaw business coming out of it. More >>
Government Shifts More Responsibility For Refugees To Community Organisations
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 2:28 pm | RNZ
The strength of the programme lies in the human connection - communities providing practical support, a sense of belonging, and helping people find their feet from day one, Costello said. More >>
Samoa Police Denied Access To Interview Accused Hitmen In Person - Acting Commissioner
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 6:25 pm | RNZ
The two Samoan nationals read televised confessions, handcuffed and restrained in chairs, after Tovia died at the scene and his associate, Sauni Sam, was seriously injured. More >>
Seymour Thinks Peters Could Be Convinced To Support Raising Retirement Age
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 6:21 pm | RNZ
Seymour said gradually raising the age was sensible, warning that the country otherwise risked being forced into doing so suddenly in the case of a financial crisis. More >>
Labour To Change Law For Retirement Village Residents If Elected
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 6:19 pm | RNZ
National President of the Retirement Village Residents Association Brian Peat said 12 months was "completely unfair." More >>
Number Of Students Leaving Mainstream System Doubles
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 6:15 pm | RNZ
The report recommended making schools more accountable for retaining their students and giving more support to those with the highest concentrations of at-risk students. More >>
Te Pāti Māori Lay Out Their Strategy To Defeat The Coalition
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 6:12 pm | RNZ
Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rāwiri Waititi said the party had its "full complement" of candidates ready to go for the upcoming November 7 election. More >>
NZ First 'Looking Very Hard' At New Health And Safety Legislation
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 6:10 pm | RNZ
Pike River campaigners Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse are in Wellington, hoping to persuade politicians to reject legislation they say risks a workplace disaster. More >>
Alcohol Sales Banned In New Caledonia As Election Approaches
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 3:14 pm | RNZ
The High Commission said New Caledonia is experiencing a tense economic and social situation, as well as "delinquency" especially in the capital Nouméa and its greater area. More >>
Pacific Preparing For Potential El Niño Impacts
Tuesday, 23 June 2026, 2:59 pm | RNZ
Marape said the country's diverse geography required a locally tailored response, rather than a one-size-fits-all national approach. More >>
KiwiSaver Withdrawal: Looming Redundancy, Separation Not Good Enough Reasons
Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:38 pm | RNZ
The provider declined the application because he had not provided a court order or legal relationship property agreement to show the division of property. More >>
Workers Could Wear Cost Of National's Proposed KiwiSaver Changes
Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:34 pm | RNZ
New Zealand-based recruitment agency Tribe Recruitment Group's chief executive Bruce Pilbrow told RNZ smaller businesses would likely struggle with the extra cost. More >>
'As A Human Being, As A Dad': PM Sorry Over Case Of Girl Sedated At Mental Health Ward
Monday, 22 June 2026, 6:29 pm | RNZ
The whānau of the girl wanted a formal apology from the prime minister and greater accountability from the state. More >>
PNG's Ruling Party Supports 15-Year Transition Period For Bougainville
Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:20 pm | RNZ
The prime minister said Bougainville would need to generate enough internal revenue to fund at least 70 percent of its annual budget over a five-year period. More >>
Dozens Of Packages Containing 'White Substances' Wash Up Around Fiji
Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:15 pm | RNZ
Fiji police say 27 parcels were found in the Lau group, and these are currently being tested at the forensics lab in Suva. More >>
Mixed Reactions To Fishing Flip In Several Pacific Waters
Monday, 22 June 2026, 4:04 pm | RNZ
In his proclamation, Trump said appropriately managed commercial fishing under existing rules will not put the historic and scientific objects within these areas at risk. More >>
Dramatic Cybercrime Increase In Asia, South Pacific, Says Interpol
Monday, 22 June 2026, 3:52 pm | RNZ
Half of the surveyed countries reported financial losses exceeding US$10,000, with several indicating losses of over US$100 million. More >>
National Pitches Itself As The Party Focused On The Future With Compulsory KiwiSaver
Monday, 22 June 2026, 3:26 pm | RNZ
What Sunday's announcement did was lay the groundwork for what comes next - the party's superannuation changes. More >>
'Take This Seriously': Flotilla Activist Claims Beating Allegations Ignored By Government
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 6:39 pm | RNZ
Global Sumud Aotearoa has accused the New Zealand government of failing to investigate allegations made by New Zealand citizens. More >>
