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Palau's President Warns Of Rising Nuclear Anxiety In The Pacific, After China Missile Test
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 5:23 pm | RNZ
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr says countries of the wider region need to work together to reduce geopolitical tensions and the risk of nuclear conflict. More >>
Pacific Leaders Welcome Australia-Backed Multi-Million-Dollar Rugby League Deal
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 5:20 pm | RNZ
Four major Pacific rugby league playing countries have hailed the Pacific Rugby League Partnership announced in Brisbane on Wednesday night. More >>
'Periods Don't Stop For A Cyclone': Pacific Advocates Say Menstrual Health Is Vital For Disaster Preparedness
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 3:12 pm | RNZ
"Biology does not pause for a cyclone warning." More >>
'Phased Approach' Essential For Roads Of National Significance Delivery - Bishop
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 3:04 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand Transport Agency has published its Major Transport Projects Pipeline, laying out the phases it plans to implement the Roads of National Significance and public transport projects. More >>
NZ First Haven: Former MP Harete Hipango- Brownlie Latest To Make The Jump
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:59 pm | RNZ
Harete Hipango-Brownlie is the latest in a string of former politicians to announce they're running for New Zealand First at this year's election. More >>
Homeless And Hospitalised: The Deadly Impact Of Sleeping Rough
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 2:57 pm | RNZ
Hospitalisations of homeless people have doubled in six years. More >>
Finance Minister Downplays Likelihood Of Further OCR Rises
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:36 pm | RNZ
With the Reserve Bank lifting the official cash rate, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is downplaying the likelihood of further rises this year. More >>
Tonga Ratifies Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Amid China Missile Debacle
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:33 pm | RNZ
Tonga has become the 179th state to ratify the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). More >>
Pacific At A Crossroads Amid Geopolitical Tension, Says Former Leaders' Group
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 5:25 pm | RNZ
A group of former Pacific prime ministers, presidents and senior diplomats has warned that Pacific Islands countries are at a crossroads as geopolitical competition reshapes the region. More >>
Government Must Walk 'Careful Path' Standing Up Against China, Nicola Willis Says
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1:44 pm | RNZ
The government has to walk a "careful path", standing up against China trampling on the Pacific's anti-nuclear values while recognising it's our biggest trading partner, Finance Minister Nicola Willis says. More >>
Stop Firing Missiles In Our Ocean Region - Pacific Reacts To China Test
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1:38 pm | RNZ
China's test firing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the South Pacific on Monday has added to unease in the Pacific over military posturing and strategic alliances. More >>
'Extremely Frustrated' Government Struggles To Find Buyer For Napier Flats Sitting Empty For Year
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1:35 pm | RNZ
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is extremely frustrated that a government-owned block of 30 flats in Napier has been sitting empty for a year, and he's told officials to do something about it. More >>
Labour Promises Subsidies, New Loan Schemes For Installing Solar
Wednesday, 8 July 2026, 1:32 pm | RNZ
Labour has joined the solar election policy contest, offering subsidies and two new loan schemes to remove the upfront cost of installing solar. More >>
Not All Eligible Families Receiving Promised Fuel Relief Payment
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 3:10 pm | RNZ
Just 60 percent of families who are meant to benefit from a weekly fuel relief payment have received it to date. More >>
China's Missile Test In South Pacific 'Incredibly Unwelcome', PM Luxon Says
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 3:06 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister says it's unacceptable China has tested nuclear-capable weapons in the Pacific, and the government's expressed its concerns directly. More >>
Commissioner Calls On Politicians To Avoid Hateful Speech
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:23 am | RNZ
The Race Relations Commissioner is calling on politicians to use their words responsibly and avoid hateful speech. More >>
Is An Election Really Bad For The Economy?
Tuesday, 7 July 2026, 10:15 am | RNZ
The average gross domestic product (GDP) growth for election years was 3.1 percent, compared to a long-run average of 2.8 percent a year. More >>
New US Ambassador To New Zealand Says Cook Islands Is A Top Priority
Monday, 6 July 2026, 4:06 pm | RNZ
The new US Ambassador to New Zealand is introducing Donald Trump's agenda of "disruption" to the Pacific. More >>
Referees Withdraw From Wellington Club Rugby Over Ongoing Abuse
Monday, 6 July 2026, 4:01 pm | RNZ
Wellington referees say ongoing abuse has forced them to withdraw from this weekend's club rugby games across the region. More >>
Green Party Would Ban Bottom Trawling Under Its Rivers And Oceans Policy Package
Monday, 6 July 2026, 3:56 pm | RNZ
The Green Party would ban bottom trawling and lower the nitrate limit for drinking water, under its rivers and oceans policy package. More >>
