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Nauru Introduces One-Day Tobacco Sale And Import Ban Under New Law
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 3:44 pm | RNZ
The Micronesian nation has passed a new law banning the sale and import of tobacco products every year on 31 May, with fines and prison terms for those caught breaching the legislation. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 2 June
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 3:42 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including Palau's president co-chairing an ocean summit in Japan. More >>
Post-Natal Stay Announcement 'Incorrectly Characterised', Christopher Luxon Says
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 3:09 pm | RNZ
A post stated all mothers would get three-night postnatal hospital stay from now on, but the PM says this is not correct. More >>
Climate Case Briefing Against Major Emitters Sent To Former Beehive Staffer's Private Email
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 3:05 pm | RNZ
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister says this doesn't meet the standards expected of staff in the Beehive and "we are treating it with the seriousness it deserves". More >>
New Zealand's Definitions Of Woman And Man Bill And How The Public Can Give Submissions
Tuesday, 2 June 2026, 2:55 pm | RNZ
Explainer - A new bill would define gender in the law, and there's a month to make public submissions on it. Here's how. More >>
Māori Academics, Artists, Educators Awarded King's Birthday Honours
Monday, 1 June 2026, 5:27 pm | RNZ
Ngāti Porou artist Riki Manuel and Māori disabilities advocate, Ronelle Baker and are amongst those honoured. More >>
King's Birthday Honours 2026: Pasifika People Among Those Recognised
Monday, 1 June 2026, 5:24 pm | RNZ
Twelve Pasifika people in New Zealand received awards in this year's King's Birthday Honours. More >>
Samoa Drug Raids Reach 20 This Year, As Countrymen Caught Up In Gang Hit
Monday, 1 June 2026, 5:20 pm | RNZ
It comes as two Samoan men have confessed on Vietnamese television to their involvement in what appears to be a gang-related shooting. More >>
Rising Electricity Bills Drive Residents In Northern Mariana Islands Toward Off-Grid Solar Power
Monday, 1 June 2026, 5:18 pm | RNZ
This comes as solar energy providers in the US territory report a surge in interest following Super Typhoon Sinlaku and months of concern over electricity costs. More >>
PM Laauli Says Youth Being 'Used' By Drug Cartels After Samoans Charged In Vietnam Killing
Monday, 1 June 2026, 5:16 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt made the comments after two alleged Samoans hitmen were charged in Vietnam for gunning down a Sydney gang leader. More >>
Five Great Ride Cycling Trails To Receive Funding To Install E-Bike Charging Stations
Monday, 1 June 2026, 5:14 pm | RNZ
The government says adding charging stations will make trails more accessible for tourists and locals. More >>
Asian New Zealanders Celebrated In King’s Birthday Honours List
Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:48 am | RNZ
Close to a dozen Asian New Zealanders have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours List for their services to the country. More >>
Suzie Bates And Athletics Groundbreaker Beatrice Faumuinā Among King's Birthday Honours Recipients
Monday, 1 June 2026, 10:36 am | RNZ
Beatrice Faumuinā became a household name in the 1990s, winning silver at the 1994 Commonwealth Games then gold at the 1997 World Athletics Championships. More >>
Country Life: Teaching Trust To The Kaimanawas
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:19 pm | RNZ
When Kelly Wilson saw Kaimanawa horses for the first time she realised they were just "diamonds in the rough". Jimmy Ellingham paid a visit to her sanctuary in Taupō. More >>
Prostate Cancer Foundation 'Gutted' By Government Decision To Not Fund Pilot Programme
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:11 pm | RNZ
The foundation asked for $6.4 million over four years in Budget 2026 to fund two regional pilots for the early detection screening of prostate cancer. More >>
Tiny Tax Change Could Drive Major Electric Vehicle Uptake
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:06 pm | RNZ
This unexciting-sounding change to fringe-benefit tax may make second-hand electric vehicles more accessible to the average buyer. More >>
The Strategy Behind Basketball New Zealand's 3x3 Rise
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:04 pm | RNZ
New Zealand has one of the youngest rosters for this year's 3x3 World Cup in Poland. More >>
Men's Pair Lead New Zealand Medal Hopes At Rowing World Cup
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:03 pm | RNZ
New Zealand will field four crews in the A-finals at the World Cup regatta in Spain, with their hopes spearheaded by world champion men's pair Ben Taylor and Oli Welch. More >>
More People Looking For Help To Give Up Vaping, Quitline Says
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:02 pm | RNZ
Vaping falls short of its early promise as a safer alternative to smoking, Quitline says. More >>
Critical Risk Work Missing From LINZ Health And Safety
Sunday, 31 May 2026, 8:01 pm | RNZ
A 47-page consultant's report made 33 recommendations to improve conditions for staff. More >>
