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Luxon, Peters Hold Talks After Emails Reveal Clash Over NZ's Iran War Stance
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2:52 pm | RNZ
Within days of the Iran war starting, Luxon wanted to move the Government's position to "explicit public support" for the US, the documents suggest. More >>
No Incentive To Stop Catching Undersized Fish, Minister Says
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 2:42 pm | RNZ
Jones says opponents of his plans to scrap minimum size limits for commercial fishers have actually given the industry what they wanted all along. More >>
Investment In Local Start-Ups Holding Up Despite Geopolitical Uncertainty
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 2:39 pm | RNZ
However, a new report says the average individual angel investment fell around 16 percent. More >>
Questions Asked About Power Price Rises
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 2:28 pm | RNZ
Electricity bills are rising again, but by how much, and how do you get a better deal? More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 29 April
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 2:21 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including impacts from Maila on Solomon Islands food sources. More >>
More Prosecutions Possible As 16 Truancy Cases Under Investigation
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 2:05 pm | RNZ
The Ministry of Education is investigating 16 cases of chronic absence. More >>
Where Does Your Tax Money Actually Go?
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 2:01 pm | RNZ
In the year to 30 June, 2025, total government spending was $183.5 billion. More >>
School Enrolments Forecast To Drop After Reaching Record High Last Year
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:57 pm | RNZ
The forecast followed a decade in which the national roll increased by about one percent or more almost every year since 2015. More >>
6% Pay Rise Agreed For Junior Doctors
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:48 pm | RNZ
Union president Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith said reaching an agreement without having to take industrial action was "a huge win". More >>
Proposed Leave Bill Will Make Workers' Lives 'Materially Worse', Select Committee Hears
Wednesday, 29 April 2026, 1:38 pm | RNZ
Part-time and shift workers say they'll lose money under leave changes - but the minister in charge says it's unavoidable. More >>
US Pushes For 'Trade Over Aid' Agenda, Urging Wealthier Nations To Rethink Spending
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 3:33 pm | RNZ
The United States is expected to roll out an initiative encouraging high-income countries to scale back their aid spending this month. More >>
Geoff Allott Named New Boss Of NZ Cricket After Scott Weenink's Departure
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 3:29 pm | RNZ
Scott Weenink left the role at the end of last year after months of escalating tension over the future direction of the game. More >>
Here's How Much Sellers Are Cutting House Prices
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 3:25 pm | RNZ
There's a lot of uncertainty in the air, with the potential for interest to rise, geopolitical tension and the election. More >>
Pacific Drug Smuggling Puts Children At Risk, Warns Non-Profit
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 3:00 pm | RNZ
ChildFund New Zealand is calling for a broader response to illicit drugs in light of the rise of sophisticated drug smuggling operations in the Pacific. More >>
Niuean Voters Head To The Polls Saturday
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2:59 pm | RNZ
Cost of living dominates the 2026 Niue General Election scheduled to be held on Saturday, 2 May (Sunday NZT). More >>
Parent Prosecuted Over Child's School Absence As Part Of Government's Truancy Crackdown
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2:56 pm | RNZ
David Seymour last year promised the government would be tougher, and at least one case is working its way through the courts. More >>
Christopher Luxon Defends Economic Record In Face Of Downgrades, Poor Polling
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2:52 pm | RNZ
The PM is brushing off forecasts of doom and gloom for the economy, insisting progress is being made. More >>
India Free Trade Deal: The NZ Sectors Set To Benefit Most
Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 2:48 pm | RNZ
A look at the big winners, and who is missing out. More >>
Aotea/Great Barrier Island Iwi Meet With Government Amid Overfishing Concerns
Monday, 27 April 2026, 8:24 pm | RNZ
Ngāti Rehua - Ngātiwai ki Aotea Trust Board and the Aotea/Great Barrier Local Board are wanting the government to back a plan to manage the kōura population. More >>
Green Party Disapproves Of Government Granting Prospecting Permit For UNESCO Site
Monday, 27 April 2026, 8:20 pm | RNZ
It comes after a prospecting permit was approved within Te Wāhipounamu, one of the country's three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. More >>
