New Zealand
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.
Dame Valerie Adams announces retirement
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Two-time Olympic shot put champion Dame Valerie Adams has confirmed her retirement from international competition.
Former All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala dies aged 52
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The former All Black and rugby league player Va'aiga Tuigamala has died, aged 52.
Covid-19: Pacific leaders "prepared" for more cases in Pacific community in NZ
Thursday 17 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Despite Pasifika making up about half of the cases in the current Omicron outbreak, community leaders say they're prepared for what's to come.
Cook Islands detects first Covid case
Monday 14 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The Cook Islands has detected its first case of Covid-19.
Rarotonga flight listed as Covid-19 location of interest
Saturday 12 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A flight from Rarotonga to Auckland has been listed as a Covid-19 location of interest.
Anti-mandate protest enters fourth day at Parliament
Thursday 10 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Police are braced for more protesters to arrive as the demonstration at Parliament enters its fourth day.
