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Fiji Health Survey Finds Very High Rate Of NCD Risk Factors In Most Adults
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 3:03 pm | RNZ
A health survey says almost all adults in Fiji aged between 18 and 69 have at least one risk factor for non-communicable diseases. More >>
Election Failings Factor For PNG, Solomons In Latest Corruption Rankings
Thursday, 12 February 2026, 2:57 pm | RNZ
Electoral "deterioration" is letting Papua New Guiena and the Solomons down in the fight against corruption, according to Transprency International. More >>
Bitcoin's Value Halves: Should You Buy It?
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 4:30 pm | RNZ
It's now worth about NZ$115,631 compared to a peak of more than NZ$212,000. More >>
What's Happening To The Future Of NZ Post Services In New Zealand?
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 3:58 pm | RNZ
Explainer - It's closing service counters and cutting delivery days. What does the future of mail look like? More >>
Fears Of Another Moa Point, As Scale Of Wastewater Plants Problem Revealed
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 3:50 pm | RNZ
The water regulator says about a third of New Zealand's wastewater plant consents have expired. More >>
Ministry Of Social Development Set To Cut Security Guards
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 3:11 pm | RNZ
Two staff were killed in a shooting in 2014, and some fear it could happen again. More >>
Christchurch Terrorist Exaggerating Prison Distress, Psychologist Tells Court
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:57 pm | RNZ
The man behind the mosque shootings was not subjected to deprivation or torture in prison, a court has been told. More >>
US Designates Two Micronesian Leaders Over Corruption Allegations
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:54 pm | RNZ
The United States has designated two high-profile public office holders from Palau and the Marshall Islands for "significant corruption", the US Department of State says. More >>
Winston Peters: NZ First Will Champion Better Visa Access For Pacific Islanders
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:50 pm | RNZ
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says Pacific people "want a fair go" and he is committed to helping them get easier access to Aotearoa. More >>
Polio Outbreak Slows In Papua New Guinea, Health Officials Say
Wednesday, 11 February 2026, 2:45 pm | RNZ
Health Minister Elias Kapavore says Papua New Guinea currently has five cases of children paralysed by polio. More >>
Experts Say Wellington Harbour Water Safe After Sewage Spill But Wellingtonians Cautious
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 6:04 pm | RNZ
Nearly a week ago, the Moa Point Treatment Plant started pumping raw sewage into the ocean off the south coast after it completely failed last Wednesday. More >>
New Medicine Funding Could Be Life-Saving For Rural Areas, Health Expert Says
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:57 pm | RNZ
Pharmac announced new funding for emergency pain relief and blood clotting medications for rural communities. More >>
New Liquefied Natural Gas Terminal: 'Vital' Or 'Bonkers'?
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:46 pm | RNZ
The government wants taxpayers to fund a natural gas import terminal, but says lower power prices will come as a result. More >>
Tonga's New PM Vows To 'Shorten The Queues' In Ambitious First 100 Days
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:34 pm | RNZ
The Tongan prime minister says his administration is focusing on "hundreds of outcomes" in its "ambitious first 100 days", aiming to create "a more effective, lean and efficient public service". More >>
Labour Law Reform: Fiji Women's Rights Group Pushes For Stronger Menstrual Leave Provisions
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:28 pm | RNZ
Fiji Women's Rights Movement has told a parliamentary committee the country should introduce a 12-day paid menstruation leave for female workers as part of labour law reform. More >>
Labelled, Judged And Far From Home: Marshallese Deported By ICE 'Having The Hardest Time'
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:17 pm | RNZ
People deported to the Marshall Islands from the United States face a tough road to survival. More >>
NZ First To Campaign On Ministers Getting Final Say In Fast Track Projects
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:14 pm | RNZ
Deputy leader Shane Jones says he will campaign on a system where politicians "failed or flourished" by making big calls. More >>
Retail Crime Advisory Group Disbands Four Months Early
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 5:10 pm | RNZ
The group - which has faced criticism for its spending - will wind up in May. More >>
District Court Judge Ema Aitken Denies Shouting During Disruption Of NZ First Event At Exclusive Club
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:30 pm | RNZ
Judge Ema Aitken is appearing before a Judicial Conduct Panel in Auckland, accused of disrupting a function at Auckland's Northern Club in 2024. More >>
Senior Navy Officer Allegedly Encouraged Junior Officer To Kiss Them
Monday, 9 February 2026, 9:27 pm | RNZ
The incident is said to have happened during a navy operation in Fiji in 2023. More >>
