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Pacific News In Brief For 6 March

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:29 pm | RNZ

A round-up of news from around the region, including cancellation of Solomon Airlines' Brisbane flights due to Cyclone Alfred. More >>

Samoan PM Defeats Second No-Confidence Vote In Two Weeks

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:28 pm | RNZ

Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa has defeated a no-confidence motion against her minority government for a second time in as many weeks. More >>

Shock And Orr: The Sudden Resignation Of The Central Bank Governor

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:26 pm | RNZ

'These things happen' was all the chair of the Reserve Bank really had to say about the sudden departure of governor Adrian Orr, writes Gyles Beckford. More >>

Who Is Phil Goff, Sacked NZ High Commissioner To The UK?

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:18 pm | RNZ

Will Goff's time as high commissioner prove a disappointing end to a 44-year political career, or a minor detour on his lengthy resume? More >>

Churches Push For Cook Islands To Be Declared A Christian Nation After Mosque Discovery

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 7:00 pm | RNZ

It comes following the discovery of a mosque in Rarotonga. More >>

Prebble's Resignation From Waitangi Tribunal Leaves Lawyer With 'A Sour Taste In My Mouth'

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 6:27 pm | RNZ

A prominent Treaty lawyer is questioning whether Richard Prebble's resignation from the Waitangi Tribunal was a ploy for media attention. More >>

Simeon Brown Appointed Prominent Oil, Gas Lobbyist To Energy Savings Board Against Official Advice

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 6:24 pm | RNZ

A top government minister personally added a fossil fuel lobbyist to the shortlist of candidates to help govern the country's main energy-saving agency. More >>

Canadian Billionaire Makes Move To Take Over Board Of NZME

Thursday, 6 March 2025, 6:03 pm | RNZ

An Auckland-based Canadian billionaire is leading a move to dump the board of media company NZME. More >>

Queenstown's Fergburger launches investigation after another customer complaint

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:30 pm | RNZ

The company says it's trying to figure out if there was a "misunderstanding in communication". More >>

Students Left 'Demotivated And Dejected' By NCEA Exam Results

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:29 pm | RNZ

Some students are so stressed by new high-stakes NCEA exams they are suffering extreme anxiety and sleeplessness. More >>

'We Box Above Our Weight': Dr Shane Reti Responds To Pacific Peoples Funding Criticism

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:27 pm | RNZ

New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples has dismissed criticisms from Polyfest organisers that the government has not contributed enough funding for the event. More >>

Laywer Says Gang Patch Law Infringes Freedom Of Expression

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:25 pm | RNZ

"No 19-year-old should have a criminal conviction for wearing a cap in the street." More >>

NZ Navy May Need To Work With Australia To Grow Capability - Experts

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:19 pm | RNZ

New Zealand's navy has a critical need for equipment and staffing, defence experts are warning. More >>

Survey In New Caledonia Explores Political Future Options Beyond Independence

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:17 pm | RNZ

The study, under the 'The Inclusive Peace Project', involves universities from England, Canada, and Japan, and considers options like sovereignty, partnership, free association, and federalism. More >>

Wellington Water Investigations Cost $330,000

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:16 pm | RNZ

Two damning reports revealed the capital's ratepayers paid nearly three times more for unplanned water repairs than in other parts of the country. More >>

Donald Trump's Tariffs Will Be 'Pretty Ugly' For KiwiSavers, Providers Warn

Wednesday, 5 March 2025, 3:12 pm | RNZ

US President Donald Trump's tariff war is likely to be "pretty ugly" for New Zealanders' KiwiSaver balances, providers are warning - but the impact may not last. More >>

Government's iRex Ferry Cancellation Costed At $300 Million - For Now

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:20 pm | RNZ

Documents reveal how much the government set aside after ministers ended a contract to build two new Interislanders. More >>

Pacific News In Brief For 4 March

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:18 pm | RNZ

A round-up of news from around the region, including Australia providing more post-earthquake recovery funding for Vanuatu. More >>

Use Of Aotearoa In House 'Not A Matter Of Order', Brownlee Tells MPs

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:17 pm | RNZ

Parliament's Speaker has told MPs he does not expect to hear any more points of order over the use of the word Aotearoa. More >>

Seven Decades On, Marshall Islands Still Reeling From Nuclear Testing Legacy

Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 8:13 pm | RNZ

The Micronesian nation experienced 67 known atmospheric nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958, resulting in an ongoing legacy of death, illness, and contamination. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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