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Two Years After New Caledonia's Violent Uprising, Tensions Remain High
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 4:43 pm | RNZ
As New Caledonia marks the second anniversary of its violent uprising that broke out on 13 May 2024, the situation on the ground remains tense. More >>
How Can We Catch The Lost Students?
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 3:11 pm | RNZ
Trades trainers hope the shifting of government money from free university fees to vocational pathways will give students a better start in their work life More >>
India's Negotiators Threatened To Walk Out Of Trade Talks With New Zealand, Official Reveals
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 2:57 pm | RNZ
New Zealand's chief trade official says the threat came after efforts to include dairy products in the deal. More >>
Finance Minister Puts Money Where Her Mouth Is By Reducing Budget's Operating Allowance
Thursday, 14 May 2026, 10:36 am | RNZ
Analysis - Nicola Willis will be commended for slashing operating allowances at each of her Budgets, but remains open to criticism. More >>
Winston Peters Takes Crack At Christopher Luxon Over Immigration Comments
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 5:12 pm | RNZ
It's the latest example of internal coalition friction as New Zealand First continues to rail against the FTA's "ludicrous immigration implications". More >>
Nauru Parliament Signs Off On Country's Name Change, Referendum To Come
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 5:10 pm | RNZ
A national referendum is set to follow to complete the constitutional procedures. More >>
Is The 'Brain Drain' Real - And Is It Really A Problem?
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 5:09 pm | RNZ
Annual citizen departures have risen a lot since 2021 - but should we really be concerned? More >>
Tonga Media Faces New Type Of Challenge, Following Threat
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 5:00 pm | RNZ
Tongan journalists are confronted with a new type of challenge to media freedom, following a threat incident More >>
'Practical Change' Or 'Paradigm Shift'? MPs Debate Conservation Reform
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 4:58 pm | RNZ
The Government says it's cutting conservation red (or rather green) tape. The Opposition say the Government is redefining what conservation even means. More >>
Pacific Aid Sees Small Boost As Australia's Overall Budget Shrinks
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 4:07 pm | RNZ
The Pacific's largest aid donor has raised its Official Development Assistance for the region by just three percent to AU$2.2 billion in its federal budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year. More >>
Willis Blames Fuel Crisis For Reduced Budget Savings, Seymour Takes Credit For Lower Operational Spending
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 3:59 pm | RNZ
In his pre-Budget speech the Prime Minister confirmed operating allowances would be lower, while capital allowances would rise. More >>
Christopher Luxon Signals Immigration Policy, More Capital Spending In Budget 2026
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 3:57 pm | RNZ
The PM has announced the government's operating allowance is again being slashed, as he focuses on global chaos in his first pre-Budget speech. More >>
Getting Started In Investing? Here Are Five Things To Think About
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:40 pm | RNZ
A growing number of New Zealanders are investing in share markets as a way to build their wealth. But what do you need to know if you're just getting started? More >>
US Report Finds Payment Delays And Audit Failures Are Stalling Compact Funding Rollout
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:35 pm | RNZ
A United States government report has revealed a slow breakdown in funding mechanisms for the Freely Associated States - Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands More >>
School Closures, Landslides Caused By Heavy Rain In Tahiti Region
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:34 pm | RNZ
Heavy rains have also caused landslides on Tahiti's east coast. More >>
Fiji Army Commander Admits Military 'At Fault' For Custody Death
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:32 pm | RNZ
Meanwhile, almost a month since Jone Vakarisi's death, no one has been formally charged and police investigations is ongoing. More >>
Government Changes Climate Law To Prevent Lawsuits
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:28 pm | RNZ
Mike Smith, whose case has now been blocked, says the move is unprecedented, while other activists are calling it a "shocking abuse of power". More >>
Students Question University Affordability After Government Scraps Fees-Free Scheme
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:24 pm | RNZ
Some University of Auckland students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, while others say they feel "tricked" by the government. More >>
New Te Tai Tokerau Party May Not Be Able To Contest Election Under That Name, Bishop Says
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:20 pm | RNZ
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest the election under that moniker, Chris Bishop has suggested. More >>
Luxon Calls OECD Warning On Government's LNG Plans 'Load Of Rubbish'
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:17 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister says he is not interested in the OECD's recommendations. More >>
