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Troubled Road In New Caledonia Fully Reopens After Eight-month Closure

Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:42 pm | RNZ

The troubled road linking Nouméa to the south of the main island was fully closed to traffic in July 2024 after tensions and violence in Saint Louis peaked. More >>

Pacific News In Brief For February 3

Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:41 pm | RNZ

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji's director of public prosecutions reluctant to return to his job. More >>

Growing Tension Between New Plymouth Mayor And MSD Boss Over Rough Sleepers Revealed

Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:41 pm | RNZ

The exchange between Neil Holdom and regional public service commissioner, Gloria Campbell, began in late 2022. More >>

Critics Slam 'Punitive' New Benefit Sanctions

Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:38 pm | RNZ

Some beneficiaries will have to prove they are looking for work before they can get back to "green" on the traffic light system. More >>

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to be hosted by Ngāi Tahu for Waitangi Day

Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:35 pm | RNZ

Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro will also attend the event alongside the Prime Minister. More >>

Tariff War Sparks Interest Rate Warning From New Zealand Economists

Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:34 pm | RNZ

Trade tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China could mean interest rates stay higher here. More >>

Waitangi Day Through The Lens Of A Māori Warden - 'I'm A Part Of History Changing'

Monday, 3 February 2025, 9:30 pm | RNZ

The first time Matarora Smith worked Waitangi Day commemorations in Paihia, she felt the wairua and whakapapa of the historic place. More >>

How Much Do You Really Need To Save Each Week To Have A Comfortable Retirement?

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:37 pm | RNZ

So you want to save $500,000 for retirement. What does it take to get there? More >>

Māori Educator Dame Iritana Te Rangi Tāwhiwhirangi Dies Aged 95

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:35 pm | RNZ

Dame Iritana was a life member of the Māori Women's Welfare League, a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit and made a Dame Companion in 2009 for services to Māori education. More >>

Lydia Ko Third Heading Into Final Round Of LPGA Tournament

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:33 pm | RNZ

The kiwi golfer is ranked number two in the world off the back of a stunning 2024, which included the Olympics gold medal, which earned her a place in golf's Hall of Fame and the British Open title. More >>

NZ's Biggest Solar Farm To Be Built In Waikato

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:31 pm | RNZ

The farm will stretch over 182 hectares, but the panels will be fairly unobtrusive, company says. More >>

Winston Peters Has Fiery Response To US Senator Ted Cruz About NZ Immigration Requirements For Israelis

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:22 pm | RNZ

The foreign affairs minister has called out Senator Ted Cruz for sharing misinformation about the immigration requirements for Israelis visiting NZ. More >>

Samoa Seeks NZ Support For More K9 After Seizing 10kg Of Meth

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:20 pm | RNZ

Police commissioner Auapa'au Logoitino Filipo said police and customs officials intercepted the drugs in a shipping container from the United States, concealed in cereal-like packaging. More >>

New Zealand Diplomats Reach Out To US Senator Ted Cruz Over False Israeli Immigration Requirements

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:18 pm | RNZ

Ted Cruz shared a story which incorrectly stated every Israeli must detail their military service to receive a visitor's visa for New Zealand. More >>

Getting 'The Best Of Three Worlds' As A Māori-Chinese Person In New Zealand

Sunday, 2 February 2025, 9:16 pm | RNZ

Danny Karatea-Goddard celebrates the new year three times a year - on 1 January, Matariki and the Lunar New Year. More >>

'Boot The Bill': Plea For Government To Put A Stop To Military-style Camps

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:20 pm | RNZ

"The right to campaign, protest, and petition is a blessing we have," Children's Minister Karen Chhour told RNZ in response. More >>

'No Way' Of Knowing Tim Jago Was Abuser - ACT Party

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:18 pm | RNZ

The ACT Party says it took immediate action after learning its former president had been charged with sexual abuse. More >>

Former ACT Party President And Convicted Sex Offender Tim Jago's Name Suppression Went On Too Long - Advocate

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:14 pm | RNZ

A survivors' advocate says sex offenders should not be able to get name suppression for as long as Tim Jago had. More >>

Country Life: Conditions On The Farm

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:11 pm | RNZ

Dry winds are sucking pastures dry in Northland and an unseasonable chill has put some veggies under pressure in Horowhenua. There's been good rainfall in Central Otago where fruit stalls are full of juicy apricots and peaches. More >>

The Maunga Owns Itself: Taranaki Histories And Apologies

Saturday, 1 February 2025, 8:07 pm | RNZ

The House: Taranaki Maunga has a new name and now legal personhood, but there's a lot more fascinating detail in the new law than that. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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