New Zealand
New Zealand Governor General receives warm Cook Islands welcome
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Economy, National, New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro and her delegation were warmly welcomed to the Pa Ariki Palace with a traditional turou by Puati Mataiapo George Ngapare and Paitai Rangatira Steven Kavana.
Mauger departs from Moana Pasifika
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Rugby Union, Sports
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika.
Pasifika were raided in the lead up to the historic Dawn Raids apology
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
RNZ Pacific can reveal Immigration New Zealand (INZ) was conducting out of hours compliance visits to private residents otherwise known as 'dawn raids' while the government was preparing for the historic Dawn Raids apology.
USP, New Zealand Govt ink new 10-year deal
Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The University of the South Pacific (USP) has received a multi-million dollar funding boost after the regional institution signed up to a new multi-year partnership with the New Zealand government.
Thousands of nurses are jumping across the ditch
Tuesday 4 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Nearly 5000 New Zealand nurses have registered to work in Australia since August. It shows the extent of those crossing - or planning to cross - the ditch, often to take up lucrative short-term contracts of up to NZ$8500 a week.
Cyclone Gabrielle: Displaced seasonal workers helping rebuild community
Tuesday 21 February 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A group of Pacific seasonal workers who “lost everything” during Cyclone Gabrielle say they are determined not to let the ordeal get the better of them. Christine Rovoi of Stuff reports.
Marine protected areas have ‘little impact’ on tuna stocks
Friday 20 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
No-take marine protected areas in the western and central Pacific Ocean appear to offer no benefit to tropical tuna conservation according to a new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science. By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist.
Who takes over from Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister when she steps down?
Thursday 19 January 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will stand down on February 7. She said she had hoped to find the energy and heart to continue in the role over summer, “but I have not been able to do that”.
6 Nauru refugees arrive in NZ
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, New Zealand, Regional
The first group of Nauru refugees have arrived in New Zealand under a resettlement deal.
The flight of Kiwi 471
Monday 17 October 2022 | Written by Derek Fox | Published in Features, New Zealand, Regional
Kiwi 471 lifted off from Rarotonga airport a bit after 8am on Friday, October 14. On board the Royal New Zealand Air Force C130 Hercules transport aircraft, were 52 passengers and crew, heading for Manihiki atoll in the northern group.
NZ regional airline releases 'all-you-can-fly' tickets
Tuesday 23 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A New Zealand airline is releasing $799 all-you-can-fly tickets, giving purchasers three months to travel as often as they like with the airline.
Nanaia Mahuta to launch new NZ climate finance strategy in Tonga
Friday 19 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta is launching a new strategy during her visit to Tonga, which outlines how decisions will be made to spend the $1.3 billion New Zealand pledged for climate finance ahead of last year's UN Climate Change Conference (COP26).
New home for The Fono New Zealand: "a significant milestone"
Monday 15 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand-based Pasifika health service, the Fono, has finally found a home for its Faleoko, food hub distribution centre.
Air New Zealand reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Air New Zealand will operate a reduced schedule over the next six months as staff sickness levels continue to cause disruption to travel.
Back on stage - Pacific Music Awards banishes the covid blues
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland came alive with music, glitz and glam for the first live Pacific Music Awards in two years on Thursday night.
MP's bill could right the wrong of a 'racist law'
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono is promoting a private member's bill he hopes will remove a "racist law" introduced in 1982.
Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani celebrations in full swing
Wednesday 3 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki 'Āirani or Cook Islands language week in Aotearoa is in full swing.
Aotearoa to mark first anniversary of dawn raids apology
Tuesday 2 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The official celebration of the first anniversary of the Dawn Raids Apology is to be held at Ōrākei Marae in Auckland on August 27 2022.
Ancient swan fossil discovered at New Zealand dig site
Friday 22 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Paleontologists have discovered a fossil believed to belong to the Southern Hemisphere's oldest known swan species.
Wild weather: Travel disruption set to continue after storm
Thursday 21 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The wild weather that battered parts of the country yesterday, cancelling flights and ferry services and closing roads, is still causing disruption for thousands of people.
