New Zealand
Clean up ahead for parts of Otago, Canterbury
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A massive clean up is ahead for parts of Otago and Canterbury after a storm that flooded homes and farms, ripped up roads, cut off towns and sliced a bridge in half.
David Liti can't deny pressure ahead of Commonwealth Games
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Don't be fooled by the big smile - weightlifter David Liti gets nervous when he walks out to the stage and doesn't mind admitting he's feeling pressure ahead of his second Commonwealth Games.
Climate funding to support Pacific seed crops
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The government is putting $10 million of its $1.3 billion climate aid fund towards conserving Pacific crop seeds and researching climate-resilient varieties.
'Ninja style' bail checks before police shooting of Shargin Stephens
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Police emails seen by RNZ reveal officers planned to hide "ninja style" close to Shargin Stephens' house late at night to try and catch him breaching bail.
Majority of New Zealanders concerned about harmful online content - report
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealanders lack confidence in social media companies to keep them safe and are highly concerned about youth being exposed to harmful or inappropriate content.
Step forward as students allowed to wear Pacific attire
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A New Zealand school's adoption of a Pacific garment is being described as a step in the right direction but more needs to be done to lift students up.
Pacific civil society groups urge NZ to support a moratorium on deep sea mining
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Representatives of Pacific civil society and conservation groups are calling on the New Zealand government to show regional leadership and support a moratorium on deep sea mining.
Hamilton back on World 7s series calendar
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The World Sevens series will return to Hamilton next January with the Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens set to defend their respective titles.
Third member of Ardern's US delegation tests positive for Covid-19
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A third member of the Prime Minister's delegation has tested positive for Covid-19, and is now isolating in Washington DC.
Government accused of neglecting Pacific partnerships as China's influence grows
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The government is being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region.
'You can't budget your way out of poverty' - Call for no more 'token gestures'
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
NZ's fast-track residency plans overlook Pacific people: Greens
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's plans to fast-track residency for migrants is being criticised for leaving out lower paid migrants, many of whom are Pacific Islanders.
'It's never too late to reclaim this rich heritage' says Rotuman community member
Monday 9 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Sustainability of the language and culture will be the main focus of this year's Rotuman language week.
Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny - Mahuta
Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.
Ex MP wants religious leaders to fight for LGBTQ community and women in Pacific
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A former New Zealand MP aims to find the "Desmond Tutu of the Pacific" to help tackle LGBTQ issues for Pasifika.
NZ supporting call for urgent climate action at ocean conference
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Global leaders need to realise the harmful impact their lack of climate action is having on the Pacific region, New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Aupito William Sio says.
Untold mining story of Banaba in art at West Auckland gallery
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A travelling multi-media installation is currently showing at Te Uru Art Gallery in West Auckland New Zealand.
Cool cows a challenge for scientists
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The unfortunate arrival of some particularly hairy dairy cows has led to the discovery of a gene that could make NZ's national herd better able to tolerate hot summer days.
Covid forces Polyfest audiences online
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The world's biggest Pacific dance festival is getting ready to take the stage in Auckland next week - but for the first time the show will go on without any crowds.
Climate change: IPCC report warns of ‘irreversible’ impacts of global warming
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" according to the UN's latest assessment.
