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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Refuses To Say If He Tried To Call Off Samoa Matai Ceremony
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:42 pm | RNZ
Luxon refused to answer questions about a report from Samoan media, saying he wanted to move on from the issue. More >>
Emergency Doctors Estimate AI Scribe 'Heidi' Saving Up To 10 Minutes Per Patient
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:36 pm | RNZ
The tool, known as Heidi, was trialled in Hawke's Bay Hospital's ED, before the government announced it was being rolled out to all hospitals earlier this month. More >>
Mince Records Biggest Annual Increase Since Data Began
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:15 pm | RNZ
Meat is up, poultry is up, fish is up, fruit and vegetables are up. What's happening? More >>
Papers Show 'Extreme Risk' Around Health NZ Decentralisation
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:12 pm | RNZ
The government two years ago castigated Health NZ for loose finances and started a $2 billion savings plan. More >>
Social Media 'Has Changed Who Becomes Visible During A Disaster' In Fiji, Researcher Says
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:06 pm | RNZ
Social media is reshaping how communities access life-saving information during a crisis, according to a Fijian researcher investigating the frontlines of disaster communication. More >>
Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Quits, Joins Opposition To Lead Government Takeover Bid
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 4:00 pm | RNZ
Peter Shanel Agovaka broke party lines and resigned from Cabinet on Monday night, joining a breakaway of ministers and backbenchers in a bid to oust Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. More >>
Pacific Island Governments Warn Against Panic Buying As Middle East Conflict Threatens Fuel Supply
Tuesday, 17 March 2026, 3:58 pm | RNZ
Pacific Island governments are urging their citizens not to panic about the supply of fuels amid the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran. More >>
Marshall Islands Digital Currency Debuts This Month In Limited Form
Monday, 16 March 2026, 10:02 am | RNZ
The new digital currency established with the backing of the Marshall Islands government will debut later this month to assist distribution of the country's quarterly universal basic income programme. More >>
Tonga Raises Legal Marriage Age To 18
Monday, 16 March 2026, 9:49 am | RNZ
Previously, a person 15 years of age could marry with parental consent. More >>
Pacific Broadcasters Rethink News Delivery In Digital Age
Monday, 16 March 2026, 9:32 am | RNZ
Pacific broadcasters say the future of storytelling will depend on how well traditional media adapts to the fast moving world of social media. More >>
Just 21 Of Tens Of Thousands Of Benefit Sanctions Have Been Non-Financial
Monday, 16 March 2026, 9:27 am | RNZ
The penalties were introduced in the government's traffic light scheme last year, but have only been used a few times. More >>
Commemorations Mark Seventh Anniversary Of Christchurch Mosque Attacks
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 7:13 pm | RNZ
On 15 March 2019, 51 people were killed in attacks at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre. More >>
Changing Sexual Norms Among Young People A Growing Concern - Report
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 7:10 pm | RNZ
A new report says changing sexual norms, particularly among young people, is a growing concern. More >>
Twizel Photographer Jeff Ng Captures Aurora Australis From Lake Ruataniwha
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 7:08 pm | RNZ
Twizel astrophotographer Jeff Ng says auroras happen "quite often" in the area. More >>
Gull Stations Run Out Of Fuel As Petrol Hits The $3 A Litre Mark
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 7:02 pm | RNZ
Stations across the country are struggling to keep up with the 15 percent increase in demand, a Gull spokesperson says. More >>
Northlanders Stage Windblown Protest Against Bream Bay Sand-Mining Application
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 6:58 pm | RNZ
McCallum Brothers have applied for fast-track consent to mine up to 8 million cubic metres over 35 years. More >>
Prime Minister's Office Denies Christopher Luxon Requested Samoan Matai Title
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 6:56 pm | RNZ
Christopher Luxon is due to fly to Apia tonight for a three-day Pacific mission, which will also see him visit Tonga. More >>
'AI Illiterate': NZ At Risk Of Being Left Behind As Data Centre Plans Move Forward
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 6:51 pm | RNZ
A new $3.5 billion data centre that will be built near Invercargill is being touted as the country's first "artificial intelligence factory" - but will Kiwis get the most out of it? More >>
Whānau Of Māori Battalion Soldier Hope Film Will See Him Receive Victoria Cross
Sunday, 15 March 2026, 6:47 pm | RNZ
It was during the North African campaign in Tunisia that L. Sgt. Haane Manahi DCM confirmed his attributes as an outstanding leader and soldier. More >>
Green Party Warns Of 'Perfect Storm' As Ferry Breakdowns Disrupt Travel And Freight
Saturday, 14 March 2026, 8:50 pm | RNZ
The Interislander's Kaiārahi has been out of service since Tuesday night because of a technical fault, and Bluebridge's Connemara ferry was also cancelled on Thursday and Friday. More >>
