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As The Iran War Continues, What Else Might New Zealand Face Shortages Of Besides Fuel?
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:21 pm | RNZ
Explainer - As the war in Iran enters its second month, New Zealand is feeling the pinch at the petrol pump. But what other everyday items could face possible shortages? More >>
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer Says The Fuel Crisis Is Causing Anxiety Among Māori Communities
Friday, 3 April 2026, 4:15 pm | RNZ
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader and energy spokesperson sat down for a wide-ranging interview with Mata host Mihingarangi Forbes. More >>
New Caledonia’s Constitutional Reform Rejected By French National Assembly
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:06 pm | RNZ
A Constitutional Reform Bill dedicated to New Caledonia was rejected on Thursday by the French National Assembly (Lower House) without debate. More >>
Pacific Business Brief: Fuel Fears, Cook Islands Credit Upgrade, Papua New Guinea Mining Reform
Friday, 3 April 2026, 3:04 pm | RNZ
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. More >>
NZ, Allies Express 'Deep Concern' About Israeli Bill Expanding Death Penalty For Palestinians
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 6:05 pm | RNZ
Winston Peters posted on social media indicating NZ was party to a joint statement, emphasising the country's opposition "for decades" to the death penalty "in all circumstances". More >>
Cost Of Living To Rise 50 Pct More Than Expected This Year - Economists
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:58 pm | RNZ
Households face a $55 a week rise in living costs this year partly because of the Middle East conflict, economists say. More >>
Thousands Of Kiwisaver Members Choose To Cut Contribution Rates
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:52 pm | RNZ
Inland Revenue said the number of people who had their contribution rate reduced could still grow. More >>
Why Retailers Are Hoping You Don't Work From Home
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
Employers might be being encouraged to let people work from home to cope with fuel costs, but not everyone hopes they heed the message. More >>
Winston Peters Signs Defence And Security Declaration With Cook Islands PM Mark Brown
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:45 pm | RNZ
New Zealand will resume about $29.8 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands as the two countries sign a defence and security declaration. More >>
Why Was Chris Bishop Unceremoniously Dumped As Campaign Chair In Luxon's Cabinet Reshuffle?
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 5:42 pm | RNZ
Analysis: Christopher Luxon's Cabinet reshuffle made two things very clear on Thursday. More >>
Government Corrects Figure After Call-Out For Overstating School Attendance Improvements
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:44 am | RNZ
A member of the public complained to RNZ that two National Party advertisements claimed 150,000 more children attended school regularly in term four last year than the same time in 2022. More >>
How Heavily Fuel-Reliant Pacific Islands Are Handling The Iran War Crisis
Thursday, 2 April 2026, 10:40 am | RNZ
Pacific Island countries, which primarily rely on oil to meet their energy needs, are starting to feel the effects of the United States and Israel's war on Iran. More >>
Referendum Bill 'Draconian', Fiji's Former Attorney-General Tells Committee
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 6:27 pm | RNZ
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the coalition government's National Referendum Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution is "dissuading" Fijians from participating in the democratic process. More >>
Bill To Ease Restrictions On Good Friday, Easter Sunday Alcohol Sales Passes Final Reading
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 6:22 pm | RNZ
It could be passed into law in time for this Easter weekend. More >>
Six-Year-Old Spends Food Budget On Video Game 'Gems'
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 6:04 pm | RNZ
The boy's father discovered $800 had been spent in a month, leaving him without enough money to pay for food. More >>
"It Has Been An Honour": Flying Fijians Head Coach Mick Byrne Resigns
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 5:58 pm | RNZ
The Fiji Rugby Union announced the news this afternoon. More >>
Thousands Take To The Streets Of Nouméa Ahead Of French Parliament Debate
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 5:52 pm | RNZ
An estimated 2500 pro-France supporters took to the streets in downtown Nouméa, brandishing tricolour blue-white-red flags and denouncing what they described as "second-class citizens" treatment. More >>
Samoa's Former Deputy Prime Minister To Fight Electoral Bribery Finding
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
The country's highest-ranking judge found Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo guilty of bribery involving a voter on the eve of last year's general election. More >>
More Cordial Relations Expected After Peters-brown Forum In Cook Islands
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 5:35 pm | RNZ
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is departing today for Rarotonga in what is likely to be a resumption of friendlier relations. More >>
Who The Winners And Losers Of Christopher Luxon's Election-Year Cabinet Reshuffle Might Be
Wednesday, 1 April 2026, 3:35 pm | RNZ
Analysis: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be juggling disappointment and elation when announcing his election-year Cabinet reshuffle on Thursday. More >>
