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Property Problems Preventing State Schools Going Charter - Seymour
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 5:34 pm | RNZ
Seymour said another reason was converting schools would keep staff collective agreements negotiated with teacher unions and they were not flexible More >>
Here's What OCR Decision Means For Home Loan Rates
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 5:27 pm | RNZ
Short-term home loan rates are likely to feel the most immediate impact of the Reserve Bank's move on Wednesday to keep the official cash rate on hold. More >>
'Digital Colonisation': West Papuan Activist Targeted In Fake AI-Generated Reel
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 5:24 pm | RNZ
A West Papuan independence activist says AI-generated fake footage of her and her words has been used to spread disinformation on social media. More >>
Ni-Vanuatu Seasonal Worker Who Sawed Off Aussie Pensioner's Foot For Cash May Be Released In Months
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 5:21 pm | RNZ
Ni-Vanuatu man John Yalu was convicted of manslaughter in Cairns last week after the fatal backyard amputation of a 66-year-old Queensland man in exchange for NZ$6000 in 2022. More >>
Pacific Nations Shaping Future Of Seabed Mining Rules, International Seabed Authority Chief Says
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 5:20 pm | RNZ
International Seabed Authority secretary-general was in Fiji last week conducting training for Pacific Island countires on what it means to be a sponsoring state of a potential seabed mining company. More >>
Government Backs Down On Last-Minute Homeschooling Law Change
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 5:12 pm | RNZ
Erica Stanford faced community backlash about new requirements on parents homeschooling their children. More >>
Climate Briefing Note Sent To PM's Chief Policy Adviser, It Has Been Revealed
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 5:08 pm | RNZ
The staffer received a document from Fonterra and Z Energy that made suggestions for a potential law change. More >>
Budget 2026: Health Industry Hopes For Continuation Of Funding Levels
Wednesday, 27 May 2026, 3:37 pm | RNZ
Here's what a few key players in the industry will be looking for when documents land on Thursday. More >>
Teachers, Principals Frustrated With Slow Delivery Of Money, Research Finds
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:37 pm | RNZ
The Aotearoa Educators Collective said educators heard big numbers in last year's Budget and expected to see the needs of more children being met but that was yet to happen. More >>
Why GST May Be Coming Off Some Conference Costs
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:34 pm | RNZ
Inland Revenue is proposing GST rules that zero-rate events like conferences and conventions, when they are supplied to non-resident businesses. More >>
Cook Islands' New Minimum Wage Offers Mild Relief But Sparks Economic Anxiety
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:29 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Mark Brown announced a minimum wage increase from $10 to $10.50 per hour while tabling the 2026/27 National Budget in Parliament on Thursday (Friday NZT). More >>
Health Services For US Veterans From Freely Associated States Remain Elusive
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:26 pm | RNZ
US military veterans from three North Pacific nations have been lobbying for years to get help for their hundreds of military veterans. More >>
Budget 2026: What Has Been Announced So Far
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:23 pm | RNZ
Struggling to keep up with all the "pre-Budget" news? We've got you covered. More >>
Government Looking At Centralising Back-Office Operations To Save Billions
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:19 pm | RNZ
Documents show the government is looking at centralising back-office operations like human resources, payroll and IT systems. More >>
Budget 2026: What Schools, Universities And Early Childhood Educators Are Looking For
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:16 pm | RNZ
The government goes into this week's Budget with an ambitious change programme for schools. More >>
Prime Minister Showing No Interest In Changing Housing Allowance For MPs
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 3:12 pm | RNZ
Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins says some perks are "very hard to justify" after reports minister Louise Upston gets a $1000 a week to live in her own apartment. More >>
Cook Islands' New Minimum Wage Offers Mild Relief But Sparks Economic Anxiety
Monday, 25 May 2026, 12:07 pm | RNZ
Prime Minister Mark Brown announced a minimum wage increase from $10 to $10.50 per hour while tabling the 2026/27 National Budget in Parliament on Thursday (Friday NZT). More >>
Health Services For US Veterans From Freely Associated States Remain Elusive
Monday, 25 May 2026, 12:04 pm | RNZ
US military veterans from three North Pacific nations have been lobbying for years to get help for their hundreds of military veterans. More >>
'Kicked Out Of The System': Sexual Abuse Survivors Braced For MSD Contract Cuts
Monday, 25 May 2026, 11:59 am | RNZ
The Ministry of Social Development said the funding would be redirected into a Sexual Violence Prevention initiative. More >>
The Budget: What's On The Wishlist For Business?
Monday, 25 May 2026, 11:53 am | RNZ
Companies want to see evidence of some longer-term thinking, BusinessNZ says. More >>
