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Chris Hipkins Calls Christopher Luxon Incompetent, National 'Hysterical' Over Labour's Plans
Monday, 17 August 2026, 6:49 pm | RNZ
Human rights defenders report that while all of the demonstrations were closely monitored by police forces, in most cases they went without incident. More >>
Large Demos Across West Papua Meet With Mixed Responses By Police
Monday, 17 August 2026, 6:46 pm | RNZ
Human rights defenders report that while all of the demonstrations were closely monitored by police forces, in most cases they went without incident. More >>
Tonga Government Appoints Three New Ministers
Monday, 17 August 2026, 6:44 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Lord Fakafanua announced last week that changes would be made after two Cabinet Ministers were found guilty of bribery. More >>
Why Financial Education Is Like Sex Education
Monday, 17 August 2026, 6:00 pm | RNZ
The curriculum document said the subject focused on "the financial concepts and practices that shape everyday life". More >>
Falling Fuel Prices Take Edge Off Inflation Data
Monday, 17 August 2026, 5:54 pm | RNZ
Food prices rose 0.1 percent for the month to be 1.9 percent higher than a year ago, the lowest annual rate since December 2024. More >>
Report Calls For Action Over Creaking Aged Care Model
Monday, 17 August 2026, 5:41 pm | RNZ
The report said there were not enough beds in residential care for the number of people who would need them, and not enough workforce to care for those people. More >>
What Would A Change To New Zealand's Consent Laws Mean?
Monday, 17 August 2026, 3:58 pm | RNZ
Pokere Paewai Māori issues reporter WARNING: This story contains talk of sexual violence. Advocates have long demanded reform to New Zealand's consent laws, but what would a move to an "affirmative consent" model used in Canada and ... More >>
Fast-Tracked Housing Developments Can't Be Paused, Chris Bishop Says
Monday, 17 August 2026, 8:41 am | RNZ
The mayors of Auckland and Queenstown have called for an immediate pause on developments, including one that lacks water infrastructure. More >>
How Much Will Pacific Players Be Paid At The Rugby League World Cup?
Friday, 14 August 2026, 6:05 pm | RNZ
RLWC 2026 is being held in October, joint hosted by Australia, PNG and New Zealand. More >>
"An Attempt To Shut Me Up" Tuilaepa Speaks Out After Arrest
Friday, 14 August 2026, 6:03 pm | RNZ
Tuilaepa, who was Samoa's Prime Minister for 21 years, told RNZ Pacific that this was an attempt by the state "to shut me up." More >>
Fiji Court Rules COI Report Into Malimali Appointment Was Unlawful, Null And Void
Friday, 14 August 2026, 6:00 pm | RNZ
Justice Dane Tuiqereqere also found that the COI report was unlawful, and that its adverse findings are irrational and have been quashed. More >>
Aged Care Sector Faces $650m Funding Gap, Despite $5b A Year In Village Sales
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:33 pm | RNZ
Westpac industry economist Paul Clark said more people than ever were entering care, and they were doing so later in life when their care needs were more complex. More >>
'Local Tourism Dividend': ACT Party Proposes Bed Tax Alternative
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:29 pm | RNZ
Seymour estimated the dividend would give councils more than $40 million annually, based on 2026 guest night figures. More >>
No Mention Of Climate Change In New Curriculum Until Year 11
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:24 pm | RNZ
Intermediate school science teacher John Marsh told RNZ primary teachers would cover climate change because they could not avoid it when teaching about topics like habitats and the water cycle. More >>
'Relentlessly Optimistic': Luxon Looks Past Coup Attempt As Election Campaign Resumes
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:19 pm | RNZ
During his speech it was as though the confidence vote never happened. Luxon spoke of economic management and the "two broad reinforcing actions that we desperately need". More >>
Winston Peters Has A Choice To Make
Friday, 14 August 2026, 3:14 pm | RNZ
The New Zealand First leader needs to quickly choose whether to stay the course with his committed and loyal voter base or potentially put it all on the line seeking new votes on the fringes. More >>
Critical Shift In Focus To Value Retention For Forum Fisheries
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 3:09 pm | RNZ
FFA Director-General Noan David Pakop said the shift was critical for members as Pacific tuna stocks remain among the healthiest in the world. More >>
US And Several Pacific Countries Hit Out At Chinese Nuclear Missile Test, After PIF Misses Chance
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 3:04 pm | RNZ
The exact amount of warning time China gave to Pacific countries remains an open question. Beijing insists that it followed international law. More >>
School Hours Shortened In Parts Of PNG As El Niño Bites
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 3:00 pm | RNZ
El Niño is the warm phase of the El Nino/La Nina Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that occurs across the tropical Pacific Ocean. More >>
The Housing Market Stand-Off
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 2:40 pm | RNZ
New Zealand's property market is stuck in a stand-off, as buyers take their time over their purchases while vendors are unwilling to move on price, the Real Estate Institute says. More >>
