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NZDF Upgrades Critical Equipment On Raoul Island
Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:51 pm | RNZ
The Defence Force has carried out upgrade of critical tsunami and volcano monitoring equipment on Raoul Island. More >>
'I Don't Want To Travel Anymore': Samoa Government Urged To Reconsider Airport Fee Hike
Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:45 pm | RNZ
The Samoan government is being urged to reconsider its airport fee hike. More >>
Newly Formed Bioeconomy Science Institute To Cut 134 Jobs
Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:43 pm | RNZ
The downsizing comes after several agencies earlier cut 152 jobs and were merged to create the Bioeconomy Science Institute. More >>
Winston Peters Rails Against 'Blind Ideology' Panic Amid Talk Of Air NZ Sale
Friday, 27 February 2026, 5:37 pm | RNZ
The ACT party is questioning whether the government should retain its majority share in the airline, following news of its poor financial performance. More >>
Inmates In Critical Condition After Confrontation With PNG Corrections Officers
Friday, 27 February 2026, 3:18 pm | RNZ
A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison were injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers. More >>
Aucklanders Protest Government's Move-On Orders For Rough Sleepers
Friday, 27 February 2026, 3:13 pm | RNZ
People living and working in Auckland's central city are making their opposition known. More >>
Have Benefit Sanctions Actually Worked?
Friday, 27 February 2026, 3:05 pm | RNZ
One economist says no - largely because of a major economic problem. More >>
'Burned In My Memory': Man Who Pulled Sophia Crestani Out Of Deadly Party Pile-Up Honoured
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 5:31 pm | RNZ
The Police Commissioner says Samson Aruwa's actions were "absolutely remarkable". More >>
Call For Ministers To Stop 'Derogatory' Rhetoric Against Councils
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 5:25 pm | RNZ
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour was the most senior minister in the room. More >>
David Seymour Renews Call To Sell Government's Air NZ Shares After Half-Year Loss
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 5:05 pm | RNZ
The airline has slumped to a significant half-year loss, renewing criticism from the Deputy Prime Minister. More >>
Why Betting On Top Online Prediction Markets Is Now Illegal In New Zealand
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:37 pm | RNZ
Explainer - What to know about New Zealand's crackdown on betting on the future. More >>
One In Seven New Zealand Children Living In Hardship, New Data Shows
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:29 pm | RNZ
Children only get one chance at childhood - and action is needed now, Claire Achmad says. More >>
French Senate Votes On New Caledonia’s Future Status
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:08 pm | RNZ
French Senators have endorsed a constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status. More >>
Pacific Geopolitics: Leaders Meet In Honolulu As US Pushes 'America First' Commercial Agenda
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:05 pm | RNZ
Analysis: Pacific nations this week received their first major "America First" treatment in the sunny metropolis of Honolulu. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 26 February
Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:03 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including Fiji, Palau and Tuvalu to preparation meetings in the lead-up this year's UN climate conference. More >>
Auckland Prison Inmates Earn Their 'Second Chance' Through Pilot Football Initiative
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:44 pm | RNZ
A new football coaching programme at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility is offering inmates "a second chance" in life. More >>
Ultra-Processed Food Marketing Needs Tougher Regulations - Researcher
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:30 pm | RNZ
Better labelling and restrictions around packaging directed at children is needed, says a university researcher. More >>
Pay Equity Backlash Is 'Hyperbole', Finance Minister Says
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:22 pm | RNZ
Claims the government's changes amount to an abuse of power are being dismissed by the Finance Minister. More >>
National And New Zealand First Go Head To Head Over Hauraki Gulf
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:19 pm | RNZ
New Zealand First has hit out at National after its coalition partner promised to campaign on stronger fishing protections in the Hauraki Gulf. More >>
Business Group Lays Out Plan For Growth - But Not Everyone Convinced
Wednesday, 25 February 2026, 6:16 pm | RNZ
The new group launched on Wednesday, laying out five areas it said should be the priority to grow the economy and improve outcomes for New Zealanders. More >>
