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Fewer List Seats Could Squeeze Māori Representation In Parliament - Expert
Friday, 13 November 2026, 4:58 pm | RNZ
Associate professor in politics at Victoria University Lara Greaves (Ngāpuhi) told RNZ the proportion of Māori in Parliament has increased over the years, but has hit a ceiling in the high 20 percent range. More >>
Why MAPAS Still Matters After 50 Years: 'Bringing Everyone To The Same Starting Point'
Friday, 13 November 2026, 4:50 pm | RNZ
For current and former MAPAS students and graduates, Prof Mantell's lifelong commitment to Māori and Pacific health was a stark reminder of why the programme continues to matter. More >>
Tonga's Taumalolo Makes Hall Of Legends
Friday, 13 November 2026, 4:46 pm | RNZ
New Zealand Kiwi greats Stacey Jones, who will coach New Zealand in Sunday's World Cup final, Ruben Wiki and Mark Graham have also been inducted. More >>
Voters In Areas With Large Pacific Populations Clear On Who Should Lead Country
Friday, 13 November 2026, 4:32 pm | RNZ
Based on preliminary results it's fairly clear there will be eight Pacific members of Parliament (MPs), increasing representation in the previous term from the previous seven. More >>
Thousands Of Operations Delayed During Winter Flu Season
Friday, 13 November 2026, 10:02 am | RNZ
Planned or elective surgeries were considered non urgent, but included procedures such as hip replacements or gallbladder removal for conditions that could have big impacts on patients' lives. More >>
Three-Week Vote Count No Barrier To Negotiations - Expert
Friday, 13 November 2026, 9:58 am | RNZ
The 20-day wait for the final vote count is about accuracy, not just special votes - and if politicians are anxious there's nothing stopping negotiations starting now. More >>
RNZ’s Budget Crisis Threatens Its Core Purpose. But There’s An Obvious Solution
Friday, 13 November 2026, 9:52 am | RNZ
A small proportion of anticipated land sale revenue in the next financial year would help RNZ avoid drastic cuts – but will Treasury and a new government permit it? More >>
'No Longer A Remote Threat': Law Enforcers Unite To Tackle Trans-Pacific Drug Smuggling
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 3:55 pm | RNZ
Seventeen tonnes of drugs, mostly cocaine, were seized in the Pacific region during the first half of 2026. More >>
No Opposition Left In Naoero After All MPs Join Government
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 3:42 pm | RNZ
Adeang described that all 19 MPs coming together - the first time since independence in 1968 - to support one government as "a moment of unity, stability and shared purpose". More >>
Technical Problem Disrupts NZQA English Exam
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 3:37 pm | RNZ
NZQA told RNZ the problem related to the transfer of student responses from the exam platform to its marking platform overnight. More >>
Abuse Survivors Call Government Apology 'Hollow' Two Years On
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 3:32 pm | RNZ
Attendees tied ribbons to a barricade, each one representing someone who was abused, including those who died before the apology was made. More >>
Greens Raise Concern About Immigration Rule Change
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 2:59 pm | RNZ
From November 12, parents can no longer be granted New Zealand residence if their dependent child is living in New Zealand unlawfully. More >>
Former National Party President Sue Wood Urges New MPs To Reconnect With Voters
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 2:25 pm | RNZ
Wood served as National Party president from 1982 to 1986, the youngest and first woman to hold the position, while Robert Muldoon was leader of the party. More >>
'A Sad State Of Affairs': The Scale Of Sexist And Racist Abuse In Politics
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 2:22 pm | RNZ
The analysis covered 24 accounts owned by women and nine by men, examining more than 110,000 comments on women's accounts and more than 30,000 on men's. More >>
Simeon Brown, Barbara Edmonds Frontrunners For Finance Minister, Business Leaders Say
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 4:51 pm | RNZ
While leading business organisations declined to name their top choice, the Employers & Manufacturers and the Council of Trade Unions were keen to share. More >>
Marshall Islands Fisheries Chief Glen Joseph To Lead Regional Fisheries Body
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 4:39 pm | RNZ
The Marshall Islands government earlier in the year nominated him for the PNA Office CEO post once current CEO Dr Sangaa Clark confirmed her intent to wrap up her second term as CEO later this year. More >>
Pacific Artists Use Photography And Storytelling To Challenge Global Leaders At COP31
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 4:35 pm | RNZ
Vaialia believes photography offers something that statistics and political discussions cannot always communicate. More >>
Incoming National, Labour MPs On Why They Chose Politics And Next Steps
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 4:28 pm | RNZ
Cameron described himself as having grown up in the small rural farming community of Methven, raised by his mum who was working and studying full time to be a teacher, and dad who worked at a working men's club. More >>
National And Labour Should 'Combine Forces', Billionaire Business Leader Says
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 4:25 pm | RNZ
National and Labour's combined vote on the preliminary count was just under 60 percent, but Haddleton said 60 percent was a mandate to govern. More >>
Parliamentary Service Working On Extra Chairs And Offices For Increased Number Of MPs
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, 4:23 pm | RNZ
On current numbers, up to 131 MPs could be sitting in the Chamber following the election, brought on by a record overhang result. More >>
