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Winston Peters: NZ First Will Champion Better Visa Access For Pacific Islanders
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:50 pm | RNZ
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Pacific people "want a fair go" and he is committed to helping them get easier access to Aotearoa. More >>
Polio Outbreak Slows In Papua New Guinea, Health Officials Say
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:45 pm | RNZ
Health Minister Elias Kapavore says Papua New Guinea currently has five cases of children paralysed by polio. More >>
Experts Say Wellington Harbour Water Safe After Sewage Spill But Wellingtonians Cautious
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 6:04 pm | RNZ
Nearly a week ago, the Moa Point Treatment Plant started pumping raw sewage into the ocean off the south coast after it completely failed last Wednesday. More >>
New Medicine Funding Could Be Life-Saving For Rural Areas, Health Expert Says
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:57 pm | RNZ
Pharmac announced new funding for emergency pain relief and blood clotting medications for rural communities. More >>
New Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal: 'Vital' Or 'Bonkers'?
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:46 pm | RNZ
The government wants taxpayers to fund a natural gas import terminal, but says lower power prices will come as a result. More >>
Tonga's New PM Vows To 'Shorten The Queues' In Ambitious First 100 Days
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:34 pm | RNZ
The Tongan prime minister says his administration is focusing on "hundreds of outcomes" in its "ambitious first 100 days", aiming to create "a more effective, lean and efficient public service". More >>
Labour Law Reform: Fiji Women's Rights Group Pushes For Stronger Menstrual Leave Provisions
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:28 pm | RNZ
Fiji Women's Rights Movement has told a parliamentary committee the country should introduce a 12-day paid menstruation leave for female workers as part of labour law reform. More >>
Labelled, Judged And Far From Home: Marshallese Deported By ICE 'Having The Hardest Time'
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:17 pm | RNZ
People deported to the Marshall Islands from the United States face a tough road to survival. More >>
NZ First To Campaign On Ministers Getting Final Say In Fast Track Projects
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:14 pm | RNZ
Deputy leader Shane Jones says he will campaign on a system where politicians "failed or flourished" by making big calls. More >>
Retail Crime Advisory Group Disbands Four Months Early
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:10 pm | RNZ
The group - which has faced criticism for its spending - will wind up in May. More >>
District Court Judge Ema Aitken Denies Shouting During Disruption Of NZ First Event At Exclusive Club
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:30 pm | RNZ
Judge Ema Aitken is appearing before a Judicial Conduct Panel in Auckland, accused of disrupting a function at Auckland's Northern Club in 2024. More >>
Senior Navy Officer Allegedly Encouraged Junior Officer To Kiss Them
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:27 pm | RNZ
The incident is said to have happened during a navy operation in Fiji in 2023. More >>
Court To Consider Christchurch Terrorist's Appeal Application
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:24 pm | RNZ
The 35-year-old is seeking leave to appeal his convictions and life sentence for the massacres at Al Noor Mosque and Linwood Islamic Centre in 2019. More >>
Cook Islands Reports Dengue Fever-Related Death
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:22 pm | RNZ
The Cook Islands declared a dengue outbreak in May 2025. More >>
Tonga's New PM Vows To 'Shorten The Queues' In Ambitious First 100 Days
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:21 pm | RNZ
The Tongan prime minister says his administration is focusing on "hundreds of outcomes" in its "ambitious first 100 days", aiming to create "a more effective, lean and efficient public service". More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 9 February
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:19 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including Solomon Airlines and Qantas battling for airspace. More >>
The Shape Of The Game: Mark Robinson’s Challenge To Create New Rugby Fans
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:18 pm | RNZ
In the second part of a look at rugby's marketing plans, the former NZ Rugby boss talks to Jamie Wall about his grand brief to kick the world's biggest conversion. More >>
Call To Levy Services To Keep Financial Mentor Sector Viable
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:16 pm | RNZ
Financial mentors say organisations that benefit from their services should be willing to pay a levy. More >>
NZ Stock Less Affected By Global Market Than Australia, Advisor Says
Saturday, 7 February 2026, 9:07 pm | RNZ
The Australian stock exchange was two percent down when it closed trading yesterday evening, with some of the worst hit industries being mining and tech companies. More >>
Northland Councils Team Up On Local Government Reform
Saturday, 7 February 2026, 9:06 pm | RNZ
Northland's four councils are presenting a shared vision, following the proposal for local government reform. More >>
