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Fears For NZ Children In 'Harsh' Immigration Crackdown
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:32 pm | RNZ
Overseas trends, including ICE's actions in the US, could be helping drive policy change in New Zealand, a top immigration and refugee lawyer says. More >>
Wellingtonians Face Average $2400 Water Bill Next Year, Massive Increases To Follow
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:26 pm | RNZ
And massive increases are set to follow, with bills expected to rise to nearly $7000 in coming years. More >>
New Zealand Is Expensive, Reserve Bank Economist Says - Here's What We Can Do About It
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:24 pm | RNZ
Construction services, household utilities and some food items are among the most expensive in the OECD, the Reserve Bank's chief economist says. More >>
Government To Remove Contentious Clause In Fisheries Amendment Bill After Backlash
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:20 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister stepped in and spoke with Minister in charge Shane Jones, and said he agreed to take out the sections of the Fisheries Amendment Bill that removes the minimum size limits. More >>
Wellington Targeted For Predator-Free Status Within 10 Years
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:14 pm | RNZ
Predators like feral cats, possums and rats would be completely eliminated from the capital in the government's updated plan. More >>
Tributes Pour In For Lionel Jospin, The 'Father' Of The Nouméa Accord
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:12 pm | RNZ
Political leaders and institutions have paid tributes for Lionel Jospin, the "father" of the 1998 Nouméa Accord, who died at the weekend aged 88. More >>
Speaker Calls For Dialogue In Solomon Islands Political Standoff
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:08 pm | RNZ
Patterson Oti has warned that the mass defection of government MPs, which has left Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele with a minority government, has created "an unprecedented situation". More >>
Fiji's Human Rights Watchdog Raises Concerns Over New Israeli Embassy Plans
Wednesday, 25 March 2026, 6:05 pm | RNZ
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination the country's pro-Israel foreign policy and diplomatic engagement works against its international obligations. More >>
Golden Bay Gold Mine Proposal Pushing Ahead 'Without Any Genuine Community Consent', Say Locals
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 5:35 pm | RNZ
Two activists locked themselves to the main drilling rig at Sams Creek for about 12 hours during the weekend. More >>
Fuel Crisis Package: Nearly 150,000 Families To Receive $50 A Week
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 5:12 pm | RNZ
"The policy is carefully targeted to families in the squeezed middle - parents who are working hard for a living," Nicola Willis says. More >>
Banks Are Paying Customers To Stay
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 5:09 pm | RNZ
One bank has offered cash payments equal to 1.5 percent of loan amounts to new home loan borrowers. More >>
Is Fuel Support Package 'Generous' Or Not Enough?
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:59 pm | RNZ
The government announced it will give $50 a week to families who qualify for the in-work tax credit. More >>
Significant Victories For Pro-France Parties In French Polynesia, New Caledonia Municipal Elections
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:56 pm | RNZ
French Polynesia and New Caledonia have maintained support for pro-France parties in the key cities of Nouméa and Papeete after the second round of the French municipal elections. More >>
Marianas War Games Plan Draws Fire As US Military Cites Readiness
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:53 pm | RNZ
Residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are pushing back against the US military's plan to expand warfighting exercises in the Northern Marianas. More >>
Government Set To Unveil Details Of Fuel Support Package
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:49 pm | RNZ
Nicola Willis is hinting it will be targeted towards low and middle income families. More >>
Fuel Prices To Stay High For At Least 100 Days, Officials Tell Labour
Tuesday, 24 March 2026, 4:20 pm | RNZ
Chris Hipkins says officials are expecting the escalated price in fuel to go on for months. More >>
Energy Crisis: How To Max Your Fuel Efficiency When Driving
Monday, 23 March 2026, 2:12 pm | RNZ
Explainer - Pain at the pump is rising, but you still need to drive. How can you get the most out of your petrol tank? More >>
Northern Mariana Islands Struggles Under Fuel Prices As Government Orders Austerity Measures
Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:45 am | RNZ
Record-high fuel prices are hitting the Northern Mariana Islands hard, straining households, businesses and government operations as the Iran war impacts regional supply chains. More >>
Prime Minister Manele Holds Firm As Opposition Claims Majority In Solomon Islands
Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:41 am | RNZ
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has doubled down on his decision not to convene parliament as he clings to power, following mass defections from his coalition. More >>
Kiwisaver Members Get Human Rights Warning
Monday, 23 March 2026, 11:37 am | RNZ
Investments in companies with exposure to human rights abuses rose 43 percent in the past six months. More >>
