New Zealand

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.

New Zealand


'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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


'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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


'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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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.

New Zealand


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