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Willis Blames Fuel Crisis For Reduced Budget Savings, Seymour Takes Credit For Lower Operational Spending
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 3:59 pm | RNZ
In his pre-Budget speech the Prime Minister confirmed operating allowances would be lower, while capital allowances would rise. More >>
Christopher Luxon Signals Immigration Policy, More Capital Spending In Budget 2026
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 3:57 pm | RNZ
The PM has announced the government's operating allowance is again being slashed, as he focuses on global chaos in his first pre-Budget speech. More >>
Getting Started In Investing? Here Are Five Things To Think About
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:40 pm | RNZ
A growing number of New Zealanders are investing in share markets as a way to build their wealth. But what do you need to know if you're just getting started? More >>
US Report Finds Payment Delays And Audit Failures Are Stalling Compact Funding Rollout
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:35 pm | RNZ
A United States government report has revealed a slow breakdown in funding mechanisms for the Freely Associated States - Palau, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Marshall Islands More >>
School Closures, Landslides Caused By Heavy Rain In Tahiti Region
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:34 pm | RNZ
Heavy rains have also caused landslides on Tahiti's east coast. More >>
Fiji Army Commander Admits Military 'At Fault' For Custody Death
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:32 pm | RNZ
Meanwhile, almost a month since Jone Vakarisi's death, no one has been formally charged and police investigations is ongoing. More >>
Government Changes Climate Law To Prevent Lawsuits
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:28 pm | RNZ
Mike Smith, whose case has now been blocked, says the move is unprecedented, while other activists are calling it a "shocking abuse of power". More >>
Students Question University Affordability After Government Scraps Fees-Free Scheme
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 4:24 pm | RNZ
Some University of Auckland students are questioning whether they can afford to continue their studies, while others say they feel "tricked" by the government. More >>
New Te Tai Tokerau Party May Not Be Able To Contest Election Under That Name, Bishop Says
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:20 pm | RNZ
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Tai Tokerau Party may not be able to contest the election under that moniker, Chris Bishop has suggested. More >>
Luxon Calls OECD Warning On Government's LNG Plans 'Load Of Rubbish'
Tuesday, 12 May 2026, 3:17 pm | RNZ
The Prime Minister says he is not interested in the OECD's recommendations. More >>
How OECD's Tax Change Could Give You More Money In KiwiSaver
Monday, 11 May 2026, 11:32 am | RNZ
A major OECD report is calling for the government to shift the burden of taxation. More >>
New Caledonian Freight Vessel Begins Service To Vanuatu Despite Diplomatic Row
Monday, 11 May 2026, 11:16 am | RNZ
Despite a trade-related controversy that erupted last week between the governments of Vanuatu and New Caledonia, the French territory's freight vessel MV Karaka began a new service to Port Vila More >>
Letter Reveals Ex-Police Commissioner's Concerns Over Investigation Into McSkimming
Monday, 11 May 2026, 10:58 am | RNZ
The former police commissioner said a woman accusing the disgraced former cop had "effectively acknowledged her desire to ruin his career". More >>
You've Put Solar On The Roof - But Will You Get The Returns You Expect?
Monday, 11 May 2026, 10:48 am | RNZ
Solar panels can cut bills, but experts say savings depend heavily on location, usage habits and electricity pricing plans. More >>
Christchurch Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit To Be Expanded
Monday, 11 May 2026, 10:02 am | RNZ
Cabinet has now signed off a $13.9 million expansion for the unit, increasing beds from 44 to 54, and a number of other improvements such as more space for privacy. More >>
Committee Recommends Disestablishing Environment Ministry Despite Public Opposition
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9:58 am | RNZ
The Environment Select Committee received 588 written submissions in relation to a bill to axe the ministry. All but five submissions opposed it. More >>
Solomon Islands Parliament To Select New Prime Minister On Friday
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9:54 am | RNZ
The three men who are in the mix for the top job are Central Guadalcanal MP Peter Shanel Agovaka, East Malaita MP Manasseh Maelanga, and the MP for Auki/Langalanga Matthew Wale. More >>
Majuro Reels From Huge Power Rate Increase, As Government Steps Up Cash Programmes
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9:51 am | RNZ
One of the biggest electricity increases in the history of the Marshalls Energy Company has been implemented - the first of a two-step tariff increase. More >>
Fees-Free University Scheme 'Didn't Achieve Any Goals', Christopher Luxon Says
Monday, 11 May 2026, 9:46 am | RNZ
The scheme, which gave tertiary students their final year of study free, is being scrapped. More >>
French Ambassador's Social Media Diplomacy Lands Poorly In Vanuatu
Sunday, 10 May 2026, 8:59 pm | RNZ
France's ambassador to Vanuatu has been urged to use established diplomatic channels rather than social media to communicate his concerns on relations. More >>
