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Five Takeaways From Today's 4.1 Percent Inflation Figure
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 2:46 pm | RNZ
1 - When global oil prices spike, they hit New Zealand hard and they hit fast. More >>
'Absolute Bulls***': Labour MP Blasts Coalition Over 'Evil' Voting Changes
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 2:40 pm | RNZ
Labour is putting extra effort into ensuring people are enrolled to vote this election, with one of its MPs accusing the coalition of having an "evil agenda" to disallow its opponents' ballots. More >>
US Bill Targets Birthright Citizenship In CNMI, Guam
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 12:32 pm | RNZ
The bill argues Congress has the authority to change citizenship laws applying to the territories. More >>
Fiji's Police Minister Clarifies 'Misleading' NZ$3 Billion Drug Statement
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 12:28 pm | RNZ
Fiji's Police Minister Ioane Naivalurua walked back his assertion in parliament last week that more than NZ$3billion (FJ$4 billion) worth of illicit drugs reached the nation's shores in the past three years. More >>
First Stage Of Drought Declared For Parts Of Vanuatu
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 12:25 pm | RNZ
Vanuatu's weather service has declared a meteorological drought for some northern parts of the country. More >>
Fiji Finalising Diaspora Policy To Ensure Citizens Abroad 'Keep Coming Back'
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 12:22 pm | RNZ
Fiji's government is working on a 'Diaspora Policy' focused on ensuring Fijians around the globe play a key role in the country's economic development. More >>
'A Very High-Risk Way To Spend $1 Billion': Experts On NZ First's Oil And Gas Policy
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 12:17 pm | RNZ
New Zealand First's oil and gas exploration policy is "a very high-risk way to spend $1 billion", a resources law expert says. More >>
Inflation Rises To Highest Level In Two Years
Tuesday, 21 July 2026, 12:14 pm | RNZ
Inflation hit a two year high as the full impact of the Middle East war made itself felt on prices. More >>
Inflation Expected To Hit A Two-Year High
Monday, 20 July 2026, 5:25 pm | RNZ
Inflation is set to hit its highest level in two years, driven by the spike in fuel prices caused by the Middle East war, backing the prospect of more interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank (RBNZ). More >>
Pacific Voices Condemn US Plan For Offshore Mineral Extraction Off American Samoa
Monday, 20 July 2026, 5:23 pm | RNZ
Pacific leaders and environmental advocates have condemned a United States government proposal to advance plans for an offshore mineral lease sale in federal waters off American Samoa. More >>
Taiwan Reassesses Economic Ties With Papua New Guinea After Office Closure
Monday, 20 July 2026, 5:21 pm | RNZ
Taiwan is reassessing its economic ties with Papua New Guinea after PNG announced the closure of Taipei's representative office in Port Moresby. More >>
'Simplistic' Colour-Coded School Reports Get Mixed Reviews From Principals
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:51 am | RNZ
The publication of the first Education Review Office reports using colour-coded tables to depict schools' performance has done little to allay principals' fears. More >>
Auckland Council Ponders Ways To Increase Voter Turnout At 2028 Elections
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:46 am | RNZ
In a bid to turn around its most dismal voter turnout since its establishment in 2010, Auckland Council is considering the introduction of general election-style polling booths. More >>
National Toll Road Plan Held Up Even As Government Faces Funding Hole
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:44 am | RNZ
A national plan for introducing more tolls on roads and a strategy for using more tolling powers are running two years behind schedule. More >>
Can NZ First Pull Off The 'Drill Baby Drill' Moment It Dreams Of?
Monday, 20 July 2026, 7:42 am | RNZ
Analysis - New Zealand First, led by Parliament's longest serving MP, is playing the long game - both in building party support and policy. More >>
Christchurch Debt Still Hampers Selwyn Amalgamation Discussions
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 5:02 pm | RNZ
A greater Christchurch merger remains on the table, despite concerns over Christchurch's debt, Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon says. More >>
Can KiwiSaver Members Handle A Long Investment Downturn?
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 4:57 pm | RNZ
KiwiSaver members have seen many periods of market volatility through the almost 20 years of the scheme's existence, but could they handle a longer downturn? More >>
'I Lied To Our Nutritionist': Asafo Aumua Sheds 10 Kg To Get Back In Black
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 4:55 pm | RNZ
Asafo Aumua not only had to battle a string of injuries to get back into the All Blacks but also the scales. More >>
All Bird Flu Cases Likely Not Detected Yet, Expert Says
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 4:52 pm | RNZ
A virologist says it's likely not all cases of the bird flu H5 strain have been detected in New Zealand. More >>
Firearms Safety Authority Rebukes Lobby Group Over Claims Of Police Bullying, Standover Tactics
Sunday, 19 July 2026, 3:09 pm | RNZ
The country's gun regulator has issued a stunning rebuke against a firearms lobby group, following claims of police bullying and standover tactics. More >>
