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'Decide For Ourselves': Ratu Tevita Mara Warns Fiji Against Looking Back To Britain

Friday, 6 February 2026, 2:46 pm | RNZ

A high chief and the son of Fiji's first prime minister says Fijians need to decide their own future rather than "recede" the country back to the British Monarchy. More >>

Pasifika Hit Hardest In NZ Unemployment Stats

Friday, 6 February 2026, 2:43 pm | RNZ

Latest figures from Stats NZ show Pacific unemployment rate rose to 12.3 percent, with the government pinning the blame on the previous government's "dreadful mismanagement of the economy". More >>

Treaty Concerns Push Out Santana Mines Open-Cast Mine Decision To October

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 5:47 pm | RNZ

Kā Rūnaka has signalled that granting Santana approvals for the controversial mine could be in breach of Treaty settlements. More >>

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon Heckled During Speech At Treaty Grounds

Thursday, 5 February 2026, 5:42 pm | RNZ

One person can be heard yelling "treason" during Christopher Luxon's speech. More >>

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 >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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