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Te Pāti Māori Promises $200 Million To Change 'Who Holds Power' For Decisions About Takatāpui
Wednesday, 23 September 2026, 5:38 pm | RNZ
Te Pāti Māori will commit $200 million to setting up an independent Takatāpui Commission tasked with powers and funding to uplift takatāpui, if elected. More >>
The Reserve Bank Governor Warns Of Inflation Risks If High Oil Prices Persist
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 6:15 pm | RNZ
The Reserve Bank Governor is warning near term inflation could be higher than it forecast just last month, should recent increases in oil prices persist. More >>
'The Issue Doesn't Just Stop': Bougainville Question Shapes As A Long Game
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:29 pm | RNZ
Bougainvilleans may have to wait even longer than expected on whether Papua New Guinea's parliament will approve their vote for independence. More >>
Four Missing After Overloaded Boat Carrying 14 People Capsizes In PNG
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:26 pm | RNZ
The boat was licensed to carry eight people but had 14 passengers on board. Not only was the boat overloaded, but it also went to sea despite weather warnings being issued before the group left Kokopo. More >>
Fijian Chief Calls For Scrutiny Of Fiji-Australia Security Treaties
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:24 pm | RNZ
One of Fiji's most prominent traditional and political figures is warning the country's lawmakers "not to approve" two major bilateral agreements with Australia. More >>
National Attack Ads Against Labour Use Crime Footage From Government's Own Term
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:23 pm | RNZ
National's campaign chair Simeon Brown defended the move, and rejected the suggestion it was misleading. More >>
Green Party Seeks To Cap Political Donations, Stop Companies Donating
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:21 pm | RNZ
The Greens have written two members' bills, the Electoral (Donations) Amendment Bill and the Regulation of Lobbying Bill, seeking to limit the influence of money and lobbying in government. More >>
Labour Writes To PM With Plea To Pass Modern Slavery Laws Before Election
Tuesday, 22 September 2026, 5:19 pm | RNZ
Newsroom has reported a group of charities has banded together to urge Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to push the legislation through Parliament before it rises for the election this week. More >>
Fiji Civil Society Warns About Government Rushing Constitutional Change
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:49 pm | RNZ
Concern is mounting among Fiji civil society over signs the government may extend the length of parliament in order to push through constitutional changes. Fiji's government has hinted that a new constitution could be in place by Christmas Eve. ... More >>
Ashfall-Hit Communities In Penama Receive Vanuatu Government Support
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:47 pm | RNZ
Vanuatu's cabinet ministers have approved just over US$1 million (VU$126 million) in aid to communities in Penama Province affected by volcanic ashfall. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 21 September
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:43 pm | RNZ
Most Pacific countries were among 34 nations which did not vote on a decision to admit Palestine to the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). More >>
The Rise Of 'Accidental Landlords'
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:41 pm | RNZ
Some would-be house sellers who have not been able to get the price they want are deciding instead to rent their properties out - but there is a warning they should take care. More >>
Supermarket Debate Shift 'encouraging' As Labour, National Campaign On Reform
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:37 pm | RNZ
Consumer NZ is pleased the political debate on the grocery sector has shifted towards finding solutions and away from debating whether or not there is a problem. More >>
Early Childhood Education Advocates Give Screen Time Policy Mixed Report Card
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:34 pm | RNZ
Asked how the policy to ban screen time might affect neurodivergent children who benefit from using a device, he said most of the neurodivergent children at his preschool wanted to interact with people. More >>
School Drinking Water E Coli Detections Down By 16% In A Year
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:30 pm | RNZ
Taumata Arowai head of operations Steve Taylor said the results real improvements in how suppliers were treating, monitoring and reporting. More >>
Te Pāti Māori Pledges $3.1 Billion Plan For 'Kai Sovereignty' If Elected
Monday, 21 September 2026, 2:28 pm | RNZ
Te Pāti Māori have unveiled their $3.1 billion plan for "kai sovereignty", promising tax credits, a Community Kai Fund and funding for Māori-owned supermarkets if elected. More >>
Fiji Targets New Constitution By Christmas Eve As Watchdog Warns Of 'Self-Coup' Risk
Friday, 18 September 2026, 6:00 pm | RNZ
The constitution also introduced equal citizenship for all Fiji nationals and formally adopted "Fijian" as the common national identity for all citizens, regardless of ethnicity. More >>
US Military Presence At Cook Islands Port 'Being Negotiated', Ambassador Says
Friday, 18 September 2026, 5:57 pm | RNZ
Local environmental groups have raised concern over the connection between this investment and the US administration's interest in seabed minerals. More >>
'We Are Very Open': Fiji's Tourism Minister Says HIV Emergency Should Not Deter Visitors
Friday, 18 September 2026, 5:54 pm | RNZ
Fiji's Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka says people travelling to the island for tourism purposes, such as from Australia and New Zealand, know that HIV is a "global phenomenon". More >>
Nearly 1000 Stalking Warnings, 140 Charges, But 0 Convictions
Friday, 18 September 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
All of the finalised charges were withdrawn; none have been convicted and sentenced, Sector Insights general manager Rebecca Parish said. More >>
