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Speaker Calls For Dialogue In Solomon Islands Political Standoff

Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:08 pm | RNZ

Patterson Oti has warned that the mass defection of government MPs, which has left Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele with a minority government, has created "an unprecedented situation". More >>

Fiji's Human Rights Watchdog Raises Concerns Over New Israeli Embassy Plans

Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:05 pm | RNZ

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination the country's pro-Israel foreign policy and diplomatic engagement works against its international obligations. More >>

Golden Bay Gold Mine Proposal Pushing Ahead 'Without Any Genuine Community Consent', Say Locals

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 5:35 pm | RNZ

Two activists locked themselves to the main drilling rig at Sams Creek for about 12 hours during the weekend. More >>

Fuel Crisis Package: Nearly 150,000 Families To Receive $50 A Week

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 5:12 pm | RNZ

"The policy is carefully targeted to families in the squeezed middle - parents who are working hard for a living," Nicola Willis says. More >>

Banks Are Paying Customers To Stay

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 5:09 pm | RNZ

One bank has offered cash payments equal to 1.5 percent of loan amounts to new home loan borrowers. More >>

Is Fuel Support Package 'Generous' Or Not Enough?

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:59 pm | RNZ

The government announced it will give $50 a week to families who qualify for the in-work tax credit. More >>

Significant Victories For Pro-France Parties In French Polynesia, New Caledonia Municipal Elections

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:56 pm | RNZ

French Polynesia and New Caledonia have maintained support for pro-France parties in the key cities of Nouméa and Papeete after the second round of the French municipal elections. More >>

Marianas War Games Plan Draws Fire As US Military Cites Readiness

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:53 pm | RNZ

Residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are pushing back against the US military's plan to expand warfighting exercises in the Northern Marianas. More >>

Government Set To Unveil Details Of Fuel Support Package

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:49 pm | RNZ

Nicola Willis is hinting it will be targeted towards low and middle income families. More >>

Fuel Prices To Stay High For At Least 100 Days, Officials Tell Labour

Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:20 pm | RNZ

Chris Hipkins says officials are expecting the escalated price in fuel to go on for months. More >>

Energy Crisis: How To Max Your Fuel Efficiency When Driving

Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:12 pm | RNZ

Explainer - Pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to drive. How can you get the most out of your petrol tank? More >>

Northern Mariana Islands Struggles Under Fuel Prices As Government Orders Austerity Measures

Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:45 am | RNZ

Record-high fuel prices are hitting the Northern Mariana Islands hard, straining households, businesses and government operations as the Iran war impacts regional supply chains. More >>

Prime Minister Manele Holds Firm As Opposition Claims Majority In Solomon Islands

Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:41 am | RNZ

The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has doubled down on his decision not to convene parliament as he clings to power, following mass defections from his coalition. More >>

Kiwisaver Members Get Human Rights Warning

Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:37 am | RNZ

Investments in companies with exposure to human rights abuses rose 43 percent in the past six months. More >>

Misinformation Being Spread On Fuel Price App, But Intentions Unclear

Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:31 am | RNZ

With a massive uptake in usage, Gaspy has altered its features in an attempt to avoid errors and deliberate misinformation about current prices of petrol across the country. More >>

Christopher Luxon Says He's Focused On Fuel Challenges Not Polls

Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:27 am | RNZ

After falling further in the RNZ-Reid Research poll, the prime minister says the government has more to do but many people feel "things have got better" with the economy. More >>

School Attendance Improves In Some Areas After Truancy Overhaul

Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:22 am | RNZ

Last year, the Ministry of Education signed 83 new contracts aimed at making providers more effective at tracking down the most serious truants. More >>

RNZ-Reid Research Poll: Bleak Numbers For Luxon, But No Obvious Successors

Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:16 am | RNZ

Analysis: Voters say National and its leader are doing worse, according to a new poll. But they also aren't pointing to a clear alternative. More >>

Cook Islands Targets 12 Athletes For Oceania Championships

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 7:38 pm | RNZ

Athletics Cook Islands says local athletes interested to represent Cook Islands will need to attend the final trial on Saturday (Sunday NZT). More >>

Government Data Being Held By 'Unvetted Third Parties' - Treasury Report

Sunday, 22 March 2026, 7:37 pm | RNZ

The GCSB spy agency has taken six times longer than it should have to address questions about lax cyber security identified in a Treasury report - and then refused to answer most of them. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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