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Benefit Warning For Kiwisaver Withdrawals
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 3:44 pm | RNZ
People pulling out savings might not be aware what it means for their entitlements, a provider says. More >>
Northern Marianas Seeks 'Major Disaster' Declaration After Typhoon Sinlaku Devastation
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 3:37 pm | RNZ
The Northern Mariana Islands is appealing to US President Trump to declare a "major disaster" following Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastation. More >>
'His Life Mattered': Family Of Man Who Died In Fiji Military Custody Says He Begged For His Life
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 3:05 pm | RNZ
Jone Vakarisi was heard screaming and begging before he was "brutalised to death" in Fiji military custody last week, according to his sister. More >>
Solomon Islands Opposition Alleges 'Millions' Offered By Government Lobbyists To Buy Back Power
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 3:01 pm | RNZ
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister's Office has told RNZ Pacific that Jeremiah Manele will not respond to the allegations. More >>
2026 Election: Lan Pham Moves Higher Than Two Fellow MPs In Greens List
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 2:58 pm | RNZ
She leapfrogs Parliamentary colleagues Hūhana Lyndon and Lawrence Xu-Nan in a revised list issued today. More >>
Coalition Spat Deepens As Christopher Luxon Fires Back At Winston Peters
Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 2:52 pm | RNZ
The prime minister has accused the NZ First leader of "scaremongering" after critcism over National's leadership vote. More >>
Kiwibank Joins Other Banks With Home Loan Rate Rises
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:06 pm | RNZ
The move comes as concern grows about the future path of inflation. More >>
Inflation Steady At 3.1 Percent In First Three Months Of 2026
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 3:01 pm | RNZ
Stats NZ numbers show annual inflation was at 3.1 percent in the three months ended March, unchanged from the December quarter. More >>
'We Can Do This': Rejected Super Rugby Bidder Says It Can Keep Moana Pasifika Going
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:57 pm | RNZ
The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club has hit out at Moana Pasifika's business model, saying they have the finances and people to keep the Super Rugby franchise afloat. More >>
Fiji Police Confirm Murder Investigation Launched Into Death Of Man In Military Custody
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:53 pm | RNZ
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro told RNZ Pacific that investigators are gathering intelligence to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding Jone Vakarisi's death while in military custody. More >>
Tonga Declares Dengue Outbreak, 24 Cases Confirmed
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:51 pm | RNZ
Tonga's Health Ministry said, as of Monday, two people were in hospital with dengue. More >>
Solomon Islands Court Of Appeal Stalls Move To Oust PM Manele Over Constitutional Concerns
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:50 pm | RNZ
The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal has issued a judgement revealing it stalled moves to oust Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele due to "serious questions of constitutional significance". More >>
New Zealand First's Shane Jones Defends Comparing India FTA To 'Butter Chicken Tsunami'
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:47 pm | RNZ
Shane Jones says his colleagues have told him to tone down his language but says he gets "cut-through on debates by deploying hyperbole". More >>
Christopher Luxon 'Absolutely' Confident He Has Caucus Backing Ahead Of Meeting
Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 2:45 pm | RNZ
The prime minister says he has full support, as National MPs are set to gather in Wellington. More >>
'Party Needs To Do Better', But Christopher Luxon Says He Won't Stand Down, Be Rolled
Monday, 20 April 2026, 12:04 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has blamed leaks about his leadership on a "small handful of dissatisfied MPs" and says he will address the matter with his caucus tomorrow. More >>
Could Northland Be NZ's Coffee-growing Capital?
Monday, 20 April 2026, 11:56 am | RNZ
Commercial coffee growing in Aotearoa is still an emerging industry, but work is underway to expand in Northland. More >>
Night-Time Escapes From Floodwaters: Mayor Says Better Warnings Needed
Monday, 20 April 2026, 11:51 am | RNZ
People were chest-high in water, taking young kids out and crossing rail bridges to get to safety at 3am. More >>
Under The Pump: How Tanker Drivers Are Hustling To Get Fuel To Where We Need It
Monday, 20 April 2026, 11:43 am | RNZ
Fuel tanker drivers have been trying to catch up after the war prompted panic buying. Charlotte Cook goes along on a tanker delivery route to find out how fuel gets to your fuel station. More >>
Fiji Military Faces Questions After Death Of Jone Vakarisi In Custody
Monday, 20 April 2026, 11:36 am | RNZ
A leaked death certificate has directly challenged the RFMF's account of the death of a wellknown drug peddler Jone Vakarisi, following his detention in military custody last Thursday. More >>
'Urgency' Needed Over Climate Adaptation Funding, Insurance Council Says
Monday, 20 April 2026, 10:10 am | RNZ
But the climate minister says decisions on cost-sharing arrangements are "complex" and won't be made until after the election. More >>
