New Zealand
Rule options now available for community rugby
Friday 3 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in National, New Zealand, Regional
World Rugby will allow community teams to use 10 players, play shorter matches and change the size of the ball as part of flexible new rules described as a “landmark” move for the sport.
National Party caucus arrives for leadership decision
Monday 29 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Former National Party leader Simon Bridges, who is again contesting the leadership, is feeling "really good" heading into today's caucus decision.
Covid-19: 145 new community cases in New Zealand today, one further death
Friday 26 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
There have been 145 new community cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand reported by the Ministry of Health today.
Judith Collins and Simon Bridges should consider leaving Parliament - Christopher Finlayson
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Former senior National MPs are weighing in amid chaos and turmoil in the party.
From the Cook Islands to Southland, in search of jobs
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
More Cook Islanders have arrived in New Zealand, leaving family in exchange for financial stability and a new adventure.
Pandemic presents big challenges for Pacific seasonal workers
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand
Despite the arrival of seasonal workers from the Pacific to New Zealand, there are fears the upcoming season will still be a big challenge.
Pasifika 'let down' by Christchurch council over new stadium build
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Pasifika in Christchurch say they were skipped over in city council consultation for a major stadium project, and it's not the first time.
New Zealand aims to work more alongside Pacific nations
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand Foreign Minister says the country's new Pacific policy is about a partnered approach. Nanaia Mahuta's focus on resilience is the follow up to the Pacific Reset set up three years ago.
New Zealand to focus on resilience in updated Pacific relationshp
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand Government is further stepping up its relationship with Pacific nations.
Covid-19: 'Stay in the game! Get your shot!' Pasifika sports stars' message
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
"Stay in the game! Get your Shot!" - That's the message Pasifika sports' stars are taking to a vaccination event in Auckland this week.
NZ Reserve Bank to improve money transfers to the Pacific
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's central bank aims to make money transfers to the Pacific islands easier to access and less expensive.
Pasifika legal education project launched
Monday 1 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A ground-breaking project, to improve Pasifika legal education in Aotearoa, has just been launched.
Christchurch faces uncertain weekend as Covid-19 cases continue
Saturday 30 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Christchurch residents are on tenterhooks as they head into the weekend with four cases of Covid-19 in the community.
Covid-19 briefing: Stays in MIQ to be halved under new system
Thursday 28 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The government is revealing changes to MIQ today, with stays halving from 14 to seven days, followed by isolation at home for three days.
Shining a light on NZ's aid sector and its relationship with the Pacific
Wednesday 27 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's Council for International Development's annual conference focussed on humanitarian aid and its relationship with the Pacific Islands.
Early easing of Covid restrictions could be lethal for Māori/Pasifika
Wednesday 20 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A Pacific public health expert says a premature transition of Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand could be lethal for Māori and Pasifika communities.
Pasifika GP's face pandemic burnout
Thursday 14 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Pasifika GPs on the front lines of the Covid-19 Delta outbreak in Aotearoa say they're on the brink of burn-out.
Covid-19 lockdowns causing more Pasifika to turn to online gambling
Friday 8 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Concern is growing that prolonged Covid-19 lockdowns are causing an increase in online gambling within Pacific communities, according to a problem gambling support service.
Effective vaccination campaigns must include Māori and Pacific leaders - immunologist
Thursday 7 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The calls for New Zealanders to get vaccinated are becoming more urgent by the day as Covid-19 embeds itself in the community.
Close to 6000 Pasifika vaccinated at 'Rally your Village' event
Wednesday 6 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A mass vaccination event has dished out nearly 6000 vaccines to Pasifika in Auckland within almost a week.
