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Trump-Aligned Think Tank Proposes 'Pacific Charter', Greater US Involvement In The Region
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 3:44 pm | RNZ
An American right-wing think tank is proposing a "Pacific Charter" that advocates for a greater United States presence in the region. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 12 March
Thursday, 12 March 2026, 3:40 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including US$160,000 in response to the minor eruption in Vanuatu. More >>
Urgent Waitangi Tribunal Inquiry Into Government's Removal Of Schools' Treaty Obligations
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 3:02 pm | RNZ
Northland iwi and the New Zealand Educational Institute filed a claim arguing the changes undermined Māori rangatiratanga, partnership and equity in education. More >>
Queenstown-Based Tech Entrepreneur Brian Cartmell Donating Hundreds Of Thousands To Political Parties
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:56 pm | RNZ
Brian Cartmell, a Queenstown-based expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party. More >>
Government Backtracks On Live Animal Export Plans
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:53 pm | RNZ
Animal Welfare Minister Andrew Hoggard could not get Cabinet agreement on overturning the ban, which formed part of coalition agreements with both ACT and NZ First. More >>
Labour Reshuffle: Willow-Jean Prime Loses Education Portfolio
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:50 pm | RNZ
And Ginny Andersen becomes the third person in the job in just over a year. More >>
Kiwisaver Balances Wobble: Is This Time Different?
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:46 pm | RNZ
Markets have been volatile this week as they digest the impact of the war in the Middle East. More >>
Where Are New Zealand's Most Affordable - And Unaffordable - Houses?
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:43 pm | RNZ
Affordability is at the best level in almost a decade, but the effect is not being felt evenly. More >>
Samoa Government Cracks Down On Illegal Diving At Manawanui Wreck
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:39 pm | RNZ
The Samoan government has ordered a 300-metre radius ban around the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, saying it poses significant risks to divers, fisherman and small craft. More >>
Pacific News In Brief
Wednesday, 11 March 2026, 2:36 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including a visit to Tuvalu from Taiwan's foreign minister. More >>
Battle Of Kororāreka Remembrance Ceremony To Mark Key Moment In History Of Aotearoa
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 5:19 pm | RNZ
The ceremony on a Bay of Islands hilltop at dawn tomorrow aims to preserve the memory of a war that changed New Zealand history. More >>
NZ Economy 'On Precipice' As Markets Wobble, Oil Price Rises
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 5:10 pm | RNZ
Wider inflation, beyond just at the pump, may have already begun, an economist warns More >>
How Much Fuel Does NZ Have - And What Happens If We Run Out?
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 5:06 pm | RNZ
With the war in Iran disrupting global supplies and prices, is there a plan if it all dries up? More >>
Air NZ Suspends Earning Guidance Amid Global Jet Fuel Markets Volatility
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 5:03 pm | RNZ
The airline has warned it may need to adjust its network and schedule over volatile fuel prices. More >>
Covid-19 Response Inquiry Finds Students' Reading Scores Never Bounced Back
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 4:47 pm | RNZ
The disruption was greater in Auckland and schools with more socioeconomic barriers. More >>
Mariameno Kapa-kingi Officially Reinstated To Te Pāti Māori
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 4:35 pm | RNZ
The High Court ruled her suspension and subsequent expulsion was "unlawful". More >>
Minerals And Military: Incoming US Ambassador Spells Out Vision For NZ And Pacific
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 4:12 pm | RNZ
Billionaire businessman Jared Novelly is the Trump's nominee to be US Ambassador to New Zealand, Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa. More >>
Drive To Evict PNG Settlement Communities Runs Into Problems
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 4:07 pm | RNZ
A campaign by PNG authorities to remove communities from informal settlements in Port Moresby may not solve the crime problem. More >>
Five Takeaways From Moana Pasifika's Tough Loss To Chiefs
Monday, 9 March 2026, 8:22 pm | RNZ
It was another tough weekend for Moana Pasifika in round four of Super Rugby Pacific. More >>
Airlines May Look To Cut Flights As Fuel Prices Soar, Airline Boss Says
Monday, 9 March 2026, 8:21 pm | RNZ
The rising cost of oil is costing one small airline around $140,000 a month. More >>
