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New Poll: Most Voters Think Parents Should Provide School Lunches
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:33 pm | RNZ
The government's revamp of the school lunch programme has received a lot of attention this term and featured as a topical question in this week's poll. More >>
Green MP Benjamin Doyle Away From Parliament This Week After Death Threats
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:30 pm | RNZ
"We have a member of parliament that has been subjected to immense abuse and real-world death threats," the party says. More >>
Pope Francis Approves Canonisation Of Papua New Guinea's First Saint
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:29 pm | RNZ
The Pope cleared the path to canonization for Blessed Peter To Rot, a layman martyred for the faith in present-day Papua New Guinea, acording to Vatian News. More >>
Pacific News In Brief For 1 April
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:27 pm | RNZ
A round-up of news from around the region, including an arrest for attempted murder after a hiking incident in Hawai'i. More >>
Registrations Open For NZ's Pacific Access Category And Samoa Quota Visas
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:26 pm | RNZ
Up to 1650 Samoan citizens, 250 Tongan, 250 Fijian, 75 Kiribati, and 75 Tuvaluan citizens may be granted residence this year. More >>
Explainer: NZ Rugby washes its hands of INEOS
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:25 pm | RNZ
It is ironic that NZ Rugby have walked out looking pretty clean in regard to a deal they were initially criticised for, writes Jamie Wall. More >>
Supreme Court Orders A Recall Of Papua New Guinea Parliament
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:21 pm | RNZ
The Court has ruled that parliament must be recalled on 8 April to debate a motion of no confidence against Prime Minister James Marape. More >>
Rethink Of Tax On Work Perks
Tuesday, 1 April 2025, 8:09 pm | RNZ
No one takes a job because they'll be paid a Christmas ham, tax expert says, so is it fair to tax them? More >>
A Primer On Vaccination Ahead Of Flu Season
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:26 pm | RNZ
Flu vaccinations are free for vulnerable groups in New Zealand. If you do not meet the criteria for a free flu jab, most health providers charge between $25 and $45, Health NZ says. More >>
Tonga Quake: 'It Was A Little Bit Scary', But Life Returns To Normal
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:23 pm | RNZ
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck in the hours of the Monday morning centred 79 kilometres south-southeast of Pangai in the Ha'apai group of islands. More >>
Former All White Jake Gleeson Awarded $36 Million In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:21 pm | RNZ
After a back surgery that ended his career, Jake Gleeson brought a claim against his ex-team doctor. More >>
The Most Watched Rugby Team In The World? Fijian Drua’s Staggering Numbers
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:20 pm | RNZ
Analysis - The team's chief executive claims that half the Fijian population tunes in every time they play. More >>
Parliament Bill Submissions Open Up Conversation On Constitutional Arrangements
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:18 pm | RNZ
Submitters on a bill about Parliament asked for more MPs, a budget office and changes to Parliament's funding model. More >>
Drink Spiking Victim Advocates For Increased Awareness Of Risks On A Night Out
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:11 pm | RNZ
Since having her drink spiked at an Auckland gig, Gaby Ivanov-Giraldo has been advocating to raise drink safety awareness. More >>
Why Cash Stuffing Might Make It Harder To Get A Mortgage
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:10 pm | RNZ
"Cash stuffing" can be a major headache when it comes to applying for a home loan, mortgage advisers say. More >>
Samoa Declares State Of Emergency Amid Severe Power Crisis
Monday, 31 March 2025, 5:08 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Fiame says it allows the government to implement measures to manage the energy supply, protect public health, and maintain essential services. More >>
Green Party Says It's Time For Judith Collins To Reveal What's Wrong With Government-funded Satellite
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:20 pm | RNZ
Judith Collins says details of the methane-hunting, government-funded satellite's troubles are confidential. More >>
What New Zealand Can Learn From Southeast Asia Quake
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:17 pm | RNZ
Earthquake experts tell RNZ the important lessons our country may learn to prepare for potential quakes after Friday's disaster in Myanmar. More >>
Yachting NZ receives Sport NZ backing while under investigation by integrity watchdog
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:15 pm | RNZ
How a sports organisation under investigation from one government agency received the tick of approval from another. More >>
Study Into Heart Attacks Among Young Fijian NZers
Sunday, 30 March 2025, 4:14 pm | RNZ
"There should not be these deaths occurring so young in these families; there must be a genetic driver," says Otago University researcher Dr Pritika Narayan. More >>
