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Fiji's Cabinet Approves Contingency Fund For Citizens In Middle East
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 8:03 pm | RNZ
A contingency fund for Fiji citizens in the Middle East has been approved. More >>
Easter Sunday Surcharges Cannot Have Public Holiday Excuse, Consumer NZ Says
Saturday, 4 April 2026, 7:57 pm | RNZ
Friday and Monday are the only holidays this weekend, so any business with a surcharge on Sunday will have to blame it on something else, Consumer NZ says. More >>
Super Rugby Pacific: Mataele To Face Former Side In Christchurch
Friday, 3 April 2026, 5:59 pm | RNZ
Manasa Mataele will have the chance to play against some of his former teammates at his old hunting ground when the Fijian Drua takes on Crusaders on Friday. More >>
Ngāi Tahu React To The First Successful Prosecution For Illegally Exporting Pounamu
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:57 pm | RNZ
A mother and son have been found guilty after attempting to illegally export pounamu to China over the legal limit. More >>
Cook Islands And NZ Talking Again With Clarity On Path Forward
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:32 pm | RNZ
A new defence and security pact with Aotearoa has been welcomed in the Cook Islands while providing what a regional expert describes as clarity over issues that led to a breakdown in relations. More >>
Is Fuel Support Going To The Right Places?
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:26 pm | RNZ
Simplicity's chief economist has compiled data showing the average commute of workers across a range of industries around the country. More >>
As The Iran War Continues, What Else Might New Zealand Face Shortages Of Besides Fuel?
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:21 pm | RNZ
Explainer - As the war in Iran enters its second month, New Zealand is feeling the pinch at the petrol pump. But what other everyday items could face possible shortages? More >>
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Says The Fuel Crisis Is Causing Anxiety Among Māori Communities
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:15 pm | RNZ
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader and energy spokesperson sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Mata host Mihingarangi Forbes. More >>
New Caledonia’s Constitutional Reform Rejected By French National Assembly
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:06 pm | RNZ
A Constitutional Reform Bill dedicated to New Caledonia was rejected on Thursday by the French National Assembly (Lower House) without debate. More >>
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel Fears, Cook Islands Credit Upgrade, Papua New Guinea Mining Reform
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:04 pm | RNZ
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. More >>
NZ, Allies Express 'Deep Concern' About Israeli Bill Expanding Death Penalty For Palestinians
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 6:05 pm | RNZ
Winston Peters posted on social media indicating NZ was party to a joint statement, emphasising the country's opposition "for decades" to the death penalty "in all circumstances". More >>
Cost Of Living To Rise 50 Pct More Than Expected This Year - Economists
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:58 pm | RNZ
Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, economists say. More >>
Thousands Of Kiwisaver Members Choose To Cut Contribution Rates
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:52 pm | RNZ
Inland Revenue said the number of people who had their contribution rate reduced could still grow. More >>
Why Retailers Are Hoping You Don't Work From Home
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
Employers might be being encouraged to let people work from home to cope with fuel costs, but not everyone hopes they heed the message. More >>
Winston Peters Signs Defence And Security Declaration With Cook Islands PM Mark Brown
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:45 pm | RNZ
New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands as the two countries sign a defence and security declaration. More >>
Why Was Chris Bishop Unceremoniously Dumped As Campaign Chair In Luxon's Cabinet Reshuffle?
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:42 pm | RNZ
Analysis: Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle made two things very clear on Thursday. More >>
Government Corrects Figure After Call-Out For Overstating School Attendance Improvements
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:44 am | RNZ
A member of the public complained to RNZ that two National Party advertisements claimed 150,000 more children attended school regularly in term four last year than the same time in 2022. More >>
How Heavily Fuel-Reliant Pacific Islands Are Handling The Iran War Crisis
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:40 am | RNZ
Pacific Island countries, which primarily rely on oil to meet their energy needs, are starting to feel the effects of the United States and Israel's war on Iran. More >>
Referendum Bill 'Draconian', Fiji's Former Attorney-General Tells Committee
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 6:27 pm | RNZ
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the coalition government's National Referendum Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution is "dissuading" Fijians from participating in the democratic process. More >>
Bill To Ease Restrictions On Good Friday, Easter Sunday Alcohol Sales Passes Final Reading
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 6:22 pm | RNZ
It could be passed into law in time for this Easter weekend. More >>
