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New Zealand's public broadcaster, providing comprehensive NZ news and current affairs, specialist audio features and documentaries.
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Solomon Islands PM Calls For Growth In PALM Scheme
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 6:13 pm | RNZ
Solomon Islands is one of nine Pacific Island countries that is part of the PALM scheme, which allows eligible Australian employers to recruit workers from the region for seasonal and longer-term placements. More >>
Environmental Groups, Chiefs File Lawsuit As US Pushes On With American Samoa Deep Sea Mining Plans
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 6:10 pm | RNZ
A concurrent request was made by American firm Impossible Metals to open leasing off American Samoa territory, amid growing interest in the polymetallic nodules on the seabed, including nickel, copper and cobalt. More >>
'Serious Questions To Answer': Labour Slams Luxon Over Israel's Pacific Islands Forum Move
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 6:08 pm | RNZ
The Israeli government has been widely accused of violating international law with its devastating military attack on Gaza and attacks on four other Middle Eastern countries over the past two years. More >>
Study Visa Applications Rise - And More Being Turned Down
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 6:04 pm | RNZ
Immigration New Zealand director visa, Celia Coombes, told RNZ fake work experience and bogus qualifications were contributing to the high decline rates. More >>
Youth Aren't Disengaged, They're Unheard - Rangatahi
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 6:01 pm | RNZ
More than 166,000 New Zealanders aged 18 to 24 were not enrolled to vote, despite many saying they were deeply concerned about issues such as the cost of living, climate change and education. More >>
Chris V Chris: No Mistake, No Magic Moment
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 5:57 pm | RNZ
Luxon went personal more than once, most notable was after Hipkins had taken a whack at the power dynamics within the coalition government. More >>
AI Fear-Based Election Messages Finding An Audience
Wednesday, 21 October 2026, 5:54 pm | RNZ
AI-generated material has become a new factor in campaigning with different political parties, and even the Electoral Commission has used using the tool to create ads and information. More >>
Aitutaki Marina Causeway 'Underwater', Harbour Damaged As Cyclone Wati Sweeps South
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 7:09 pm | RNZ
Mayor Nick Henry said the new Arutanga Harbour and Marina causeway, which has seen more than $7 million in investment for strengtheniing and upgrades, was found underwater in the last few hours. More >>
'I Don't Know What We Can Do Anymore': Lou Island Pleads For Help To Fight Wildfires
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 7:07 pm | RNZ
The fires, which have been ongoing island-wide since early last week, broke through ridgelines towards Rei village overnight, spreading fast and wide through to the morning. More >>
Vanuatu PM Says Government Remains Stable Amid Leadership Challenge Claims
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 7:04 pm | RNZ
Local media reported last week, citing politicians speaking on the condition of anonymity, that a move was being planned behind the scenes to oust Napat. More >>
More Schools Than Ever In Government Donation Scheme
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 7:01 pm | RNZ
One in 10 of the schools in the scheme this year were there because of a grandparenting clause that let them remain even if their community became less poor since they originally joined. More >>
India FTA 'Builds Resilience' In Global Markets For NZ Primary Sector
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6:57 pm | RNZ
Federated Farmers Meat and Wool chair Richard Dawkins describes India as an exciting and developing market. More >>
Political Leaders Called On To Commit To Ending Youth Homelessness
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6:54 pm | RNZ
Hendry said Kick Back was asking political parties to agree to a dozen steps, including introducing duty to assist laws, developing a strategy to end youth homelessness and providing access to emergency housing. More >>
Voters Urged To Check Spam Folders As Enrolment Deadline Nears
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 6:43 pm | RNZ
With less than a week before enrolment closes, the Electoral Commission says delivery of EasyVote cards is going well - despite some redirection to spam folders. More >>
Carterton Bridge Fix Could Cost $600K
Tuesday, 20 October 2026, 4:04 pm | RNZ
To protect the integrity of the bridge, the council limited the vehicle weight and axle loads and reduced the maximum speed when crossing the bridge to 10kph earlier this year. More >>
Higher KiwiSaver Contribution Rates Could Leave Some Worse Off, NZIER Warns
Monday, 19 October 2026, 6:17 pm | RNZ
Senior economist Roshen Kulwant said there would be nuances in terms of how people saved, spent money and approached their KiwiSaver. More >>
Trump Approves Emergency Declarations For Guam, CNMI As Champi Moves Away
Monday, 19 October 2026, 5:59 pm | RNZ
Guam's Governor Lou Leon Guerrero confirmed the presidential declaration on Sunday, authorising the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate emergency assistance. More >>
Wildfires Have Destroyed One-Third Of Small PNG Island, Responders Say
Monday, 19 October 2026, 5:49 pm | RNZ
As winter turns to spring under El Niño drought conditions, bushfires are battering communities all over PNG, with local fire and response teams often powerless to fight it. More >>
National Leader Christopher Luxon Laughs Off Opposition's Charge Of Voter Suppression
Monday, 19 October 2026, 5:43 pm | RNZ
The coalition this term scrapped the ability to enrol during advance voting or on election day, meaning anyone not registered by Sunday, 25 October will be unable to vote in the 7 November election. More >>
Labour Pledges Social Media Ban For Under-16s
Monday, 19 October 2026, 5:20 pm | RNZ
Labour is pledging to get an under-16 social media ban to select committee in its first 100 days and set up an online watchdog that can fine technology giants that break new rules. More >>
