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Fiji's Tourism Sector Welcomes Tourism Tax Clarification
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:30 pm | RNZ
The Fijian government first announced details about a 5 percent Tourism Services Tax (TST) during the 2026-2027 National Budget address in late June, with the tax slated to take effect on 1 September. More >>
Long Time Coming: After Decades Of Struggle, Is Bougainville On The Brink Of Statehood?
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:28 pm | RNZ
After a seven-year wait, Papua New Guinea's parliament is today expected to finally table the question of whether to approve of independence for the country's autonomous region of Bougainville. More >>
No Really, The Economy Is Improving
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:24 pm | RNZ
Chief economist Kelly Eckhold said the country had weathered the disruption that had come with the Iran war reasonably well. More >>
The Dangers Of 'Space Vapes'
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:21 pm | RNZ
High Alert, New Zealand's early warning system for dangerous drugs, issued a warning over pods laced with the anaesthetic drug etomidate last year. More >>
Man Charged With Human Trafficking Accused Of Deceiving Staff Recruited From Overseas
Thursday, 27 August 2026, 3:18 pm | RNZ
One of the staff - who was recruited from India - is alleged to have been paid 36 hours per week despite working a minimum of 54 hours. More >>
Luxon Defends Prioritising Rates Cap Over Social Media Ban
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 4:05 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended prioritising a rates cap over a social media ban for under 16s - despite the cap not coming into effect until 2029. More >>
'This Is A Difficult Task': PNG Parliament To Finally Address Bougainville Decision
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 4:02 pm | RNZ
As the referendum result is finally to be tabled in parliament, Marape cautioned MPs and the public not to create division over the issue through threats, fear, regionalism or hostility. More >>
New Caledonia’s President Tukumuli Outlines A Six-Month Recovery Roadmap
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 3:59 pm | RNZ
New Caledonia's healthcare system was also under direct threat with a cumulated current deficit to the tune of US$420 million. More >>
Government Looks To Tighten Up Wholesale Investment Rules
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 3:19 pm | RNZ
Chapman Tripp partner Penny Sheerin said wholesale investment offers were not suitable for inexperienced investors. More >>
Tourism Industry Calls On Political Parties To Back Sector As Refreshed Strategy Unveiled
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 3:15 pm | RNZ
Chief executive Rebecca Ingram said it was time for a refresh as the industry faced significant changes from climate change, AI, local government reforms and growing competition from other destinations. More >>
Top Officials Found In Contempt By Parliament For 'Misleading' MPs About Bungled IT Project
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 3:11 pm | RNZ
In its findings - published on Wednesday - the Privileges Committee said the officials would have known their incomplete answers would leave MPs with a false impression. More >>
Government Considers Effectiveness Of Teacher Education
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 2:05 pm | RNZ
The Education Ministry is considering the effectiveness of teacher education as part of a review of standards for initial teacher education (ITE) providers. More >>
National, Labour Agree To Disagree Over Two Policies They Agree On
Wednesday, 26 August 2026, 2:01 pm | RNZ
National and Labour are also continuing to squabble over the process and time taken on a social media ban for under-16s, despite having agreed to join forces on that legislation too. More >>
Questions Swirl After NZ Church Delegates' Unlicensed Whale-Watching Boat Capsizes In Tonga
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 4:02 pm | RNZ
RNZ Pacific has learned, from separate sources with loved ones on the water, that some passengers were forced to break out through a hatch on the side of the forward cabin as it flooded. More >>
CNMI Schools Struggle To Retain Teachers Amid Budget Crunch
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 3:33 pm | RNZ
The Public School System (PSS) has lost 137 employees since January, including 47 teachers, and did not replace the departed teachers before schools reopened. More >>
PNG's Tinder-Dry Central Province And NCD Struggle Under El Niño
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 3:27 pm | RNZ
Central and the National Capital District (NCD), which is located within it, is extremely dry, its communities struggling with damaged crops and water sources in short supply. More >>
Neonatal Nurse On Why Infant Mental Health Matters
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 3:24 pm | RNZ
Dressed in colourful scrubs and yellow Crocs, neonatal nurse practitioner Fiona Dineen is a pop of colour against the stark white hospital walls. More >>
Student Loan Borrower Number Climbs Along With Amount Loaned
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 3:11 pm | RNZ
The total borrowed for fees was up 20 percent or $162m over the same period last year, living costs borrowing jumped 19 percent, and borrowing for course-related costs by 11 percent. More >>
'A Deal Is A Deal': Bed Tax Still Government Policy, According To Winston Peters
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 3:04 pm | RNZ
Peters said New Zealand First's view was that international tourists should be open to a bed levy that helps pay for key tourism infrastructure. More >>
Chris Penk Returns To Parliament, Won't Say If He Challenged Christopher Luxon
Tuesday, 25 August 2026, 12:08 pm | RNZ
Sacked defence minister Chris Penk has returned to Parliament but is refusing to confirm or deny whether he challenged the National Party leader. More >>
