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Pacific News In Brief For 12 March
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:19 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including results for an election in Federated States of Micronesia's Yap State. More >>
School Lunch Provider Turns To Australia For Help
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:07 pm | RNZ
With its main food manufacturer, Libelle, in liquidation, the School Lunch Collective has turned to Australia to ensure it had enough meals. More >>
Erica Stanford And David Seymour Meet Over Free School Lunches Programme Fiasco
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:01 pm | RNZ
Erica Stanford and David Seymour have met to talk about the school lunches programme. The Education Minister and her associate were set for one of their regular meetings last Tuesday More >>
Tax Reforms Needed To Bolster Economic Growth - IMF Report
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 9:00 pm | RNZ
The government needs to get control of its finances and make broad based tax and regulatory changes, according to the International Monetary Fund. More >>
Bougainville Leaders Forum Recommends September 2027 For Independence
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:56 pm | RNZ
The Bougainville Independence Leaders Consultation Forum has passed key resolutions and recommended 1 September 2027 as the date for Bougainville's independence. More >>
'Nonsense': Hipkins And Peters Clash Over 'Wokeness' In Public Sector
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:55 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand First leader is adamant diversity is being preferred over merit for people getting jobs in the public sector. More >>
Pacific Islanders 'Have A Very High-Risk Of Overstaying' - NZ Immigration Expert
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:53 pm | RNZ
A New Zealand immigration advisor believes visa-free travel should not be extended to visitors from Pacific Island nations despite growing calls for free movement of people in the region. More >>
Fiji PM silent on allegations of receiving NZ$113,000 Rolex watch
Wednesday, 12 March 2025, 8:49 pm | RNZ
Photos of Sitiveni Rabuka flaunting the gold bling have been circulating on socia media and one former prime minister is demanding answers. More >>
Increasing Number Of South Africans Among Ranks Of New Citizens
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:11 pm | RNZ
South Africans have overtaken Filipinos to become the third largest group of overseas-born citizens. More >>
New Child Sex Offence Charges For Disgraced Businessman Ron Brierley
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 9:03 pm | RNZ
Ron Brierley has been charged with more child sex offences, three years after being released from prison. More >>
New Report Highlights Dramatic Growth In Māori Economy
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:53 pm | RNZ
Māori contributions to the economy have far surpassed the projected goal of '$100 billion by 2030,' a new report has revealed. More >>
Gymnastics Coach Suspension Shows 'Cultural Change Is Hard'
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:52 pm | RNZ
A Christchurch rhythmic gymnastics coach is the latest to be banned. More >>
Minister Looking At Further Interventions At Wellington's Councils
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:48 pm | RNZ
Simon Watts says he is concerned about Wellington Water, and the lack of a City and Regional Deal proposal which prompted the PM to call the councils "lame-o". More >>
New NZ Olympics Uniforms Will Be Manufactured Overseas
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:46 pm | RNZ
New Zealand's new Olympic and Commonwealth Games uniforms will likely be made overseas. More >>
School Lunch Provider Libelle Group Auckland Financially Struggling For Months, Liquidator Says
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:44 pm | RNZ
Liquidators taking financial control of the failed school lunch programme say it owes money to multiple suppliers and to its 500 staff - but wages will be paid in the interim. More >>
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins' Widow Reflects On Grief, Legacy, And A Life Without Him
Tuesday, 11 March 2025, 8:39 pm | RNZ
Vasa Fia Collins opens up about the heartbreak of losing him, the struggles of grief, and the powerful legacy he left behind in an exclusive interview with RNZ Pacific. More >>
Here's How Much Interest Rates Have Fallen
Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:25 pm | RNZ
The extent of interest rate falls can be seen in new data from the Reserve Bank. More >>
Rebuilding New Caledonia's Tourism Brand After 2024 Riots
Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:24 pm | RNZ
Tourism professionals based in the Pacific region gathered in Nouméa recently in a bid to re-launch destination New Caledonia and rebuild tourism following the deadly May riots of 2024. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 10 March
Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:22 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including education worries in the Cook Islands. More >>
NZTA Waka Kotahi's Permission To Kill Protected Species At Mt Messenger Ruled Unlawful
Monday, 10 March 2025, 9:21 pm | RNZ
Waka Kotahi was told it could kill protected species - including kiwi - at its Mt Messenger project. More >>