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Prime Minister Rejects Opposition Claim That Government Is Anti-Treaty
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 5:38 pm | RNZ
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the government is anti-Treaty and therefore anti-Māori, but the Prime Minister argues iwi leaders have worked to find "common ground". More >>
'Really Serious': Call For Urgency As Review Of Insurance Commences
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:12 pm | RNZ
The review needs to tackle the problem that insurance is becoming more unaffordable and potentially inaccessible, Consumer NZ says. More >>
The Sector With 17,000 More Full-Time Jobs
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:05 pm | RNZ
Unemployment has hit its highest level in a decade, but beneath the headline numbers some sectors are faring much better than others. More >>
Cook Islands Community Turns To Full Immersion Education To Save Māori Language
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:02 pm | RNZ
"Cook Islands Māori is on the trajectory to becoming an extinct language." More >>
Indigenous And Pacific Leaders Unite At Waitangi With Shared Messages On Ocean Conservation
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 4:00 pm | RNZ
Waitangi Day commemorations have become a gathering point for Indigenous ocean leadership from across the Pacific. More >>
Former Fiji Anti-Corruption Chief Seeks Nearly US$1.4m Compensation From Government
Thursday, 5 February 2026, 3:57 pm | RNZ
The Fiji High Court ruled on Monday that Barbara Malimali's dismissal in June last year by the Fijian head of state - on the advice of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka - was unlawful. More >>
Climate Change A Priority For Iwi Leaders At Waitangi
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 5:32 pm | RNZ
The National Iwi Chairs Forum point to the increasing frequency and severity of weather events as a growing concern. More >>
Proposed Closure Of Westbridge Residential School Following Safety, Performance Concerns
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 5:23 pm | RNZ
A consultation paper said there were "significant concerns" regarding the ongoing health and safety of students and the quality of education provided. More >>
'Loud And Proud' Teens Descend On Treaty Grounds As Part Of Six-Day Hīkoi
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 5:12 pm | RNZ
About 60 people, many carrying banners and flags, took part in this morning's leg of a six-day hīkoi through Kerikeri's town centre. More >>
'Dying Is Hard To Do': Cancer Patient Says KiwiSaver Withdrawal Bar Too High
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 4:55 pm | RNZ
"I've got limited time, and fighting with someone that's holding my money and refusing to give it up is just one more stress I can't afford." More >>
High Court Defeat Piles Pressure On 'Embarrassed' Fijian PM Rabuka's Leadership - Expert
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 4:32 pm | RNZ
A court ruling in favour of Fiji's dismissed anti-corruption chief piles on "weight of responsibilities" on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, a NZ-based Fijian politics expert says. More >>
Cook Islands Dengue Outbreak: Travellers Urged To 'Please Take Extra Precaution'
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 4:29 pm | RNZ
New Zealanders returning from tropical getaways in the Cook Islands are arriving home carrying the dengue virus, prompting local authorities to warn travellers to remain extra vigilant. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 4 February
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 4:26 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including a major roading programme in Papua New Guinea operating in breach of legislation. More >>
New Zealand First's Shane Jones Questions Circumstances Behind Labour MP Peeni Henare's Shock Resignation
Wednesday, 4 February 2026, 4:00 pm | RNZ
"I want to make sure that the story, when it's fully told, that we focus on what's happened," the NZ First deputy says. More >>
Peeni Henare 'Stepping Back', Won't Be Contesting Tāmaki Makaurau Seat At Election
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 6:11 pm | RNZ
Peeni Henare didn't put his name forward to be the party's candidate in the Tāmaki Makaurau seat before the deadline for candidate nominations passed. More >>
How Much Less Than Asking Price Are House Buyers Paying?
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 6:07 pm | RNZ
If you're in the market for a new house, you might be wondering what to offer. More >>
Unemployment Set To Linger As Wage Growth Remains Steady
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 4:02 pm | RNZ
Most major bank economists expect the unemployment rate to stay unchanged at 5.3 percent for the three months ended December. More >>
National Iwi Chairs Forum Backs Court Case Challenging Amendments To Marine And Coastal Areas Act
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3:57 pm | RNZ
Ngāti Manuhiri are set to take the government to the High Court over changes made to the act last year, which made it harder for Māori to win customary marine title. More >>
More Than 2000 Reports Of Stench From Christchurch's Wastewater Treatment Plant
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3:53 pm | RNZ
The smell has left people battling nausea, worsening asthma, sleepless nights and deteriorating mental health. More >>
'Renewed Chapter': Marshall Islands President Heine Meets PM Albanese In Canberra
Tuesday, 3 February 2026, 3:49 pm | RNZ
The last visit by a Marshall Islands president occured in 1993, according to the Australian Embassy in the Marshal Islands. More >>
