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The government's flagship families package which aims to lift nearly 90,000 children out of poverty came into force on Sunday. It introduces a payment for young babies and a winter payment for… Audio

Sir Peter Gluckman originally trained as a paediatrician with an interest in endocrinology. After a short stint as a doctor he followed a research route, both in New Zealand and in the US, at one… Audio

National is playing politics over the domestic violence bill, Green MP Jan Logie says. She says she had hoped Parliament would stand united in support of victims of domestic violence. Ms Logie has a… Audio

The government is under fire for quietly scrapping health targets, in a move Opposition leader Simon Bridges says it outrageous and will lead to more illnesses and deaths. But Health Minister David… Audio

Three Porirua College students' rendition of the national anthem has been viewed 275,000 times within 24 hours of being posted on Facebook. Video, Audio

A phone helpline for women experiencing violence in Papua New Guinea says thousands have used the service but the problem continues to affect nearly every woman in the country at some point during her… Audio

New Zealand Rugby League's new CEO Greg Peters says he was as "shocked and appalled as everybody else" by the tuneless rendition of the New Zealand National Anthem at the Kiwis versus England Rugby… Video, Audio

A new Pacific Marine Climate Change Report Card has been produced recently in Samoa as part of World Oceans Day activities to highlight the current science on the state of the Pacific Ocean. Audio

Papua New Guinea police and military forces have deployed extra personnel to Southern Highlands to quell unrest in the province. The unrest has been described as politically driven. Combined with… Audio

A teacher working on Maewo in Vanuatu with students relocated from Ambae following volcanic activity says they are struggling to learn anything due to a lack of resources and facilities. Audio

When Ken Perkins died, he left behind a collection of more than 80,000 records. It's thought to be one of the most extensive private collections in the world. Audio

A practice parliament workshop was held in the Solomon Islands last week in an effort to encourage more women to participate in politics. Audio

A build-up of high powered weapons is clouding prospects for peace in Papua New Guinea's Southern Highlands province after significant unrest sparked there last week. Audio

National is accusing health Minister David Clark of attempting to gag public servants and tempt them with offers of employment. A voicemail Mr Clark left on the Counties Manukau District Health Board… Audio

A new party has been launched in Tonga that wants to safeguard the monarchy and traditional Tongan values. Audio

The National Party has accused the government of being reckless by not going ahead with the mega prison at Waikeria. And it says the plan for a smaller-scale prison at Waikeria puts the public at… Audio

The National Party is telling the Prime Minister to rein in the Regional Development Minister Shane Jones after he lashed out at Fonterra, the country's biggest company. Mr Jones yesterday took a… Audio

Pacific community reaction subdued to the government's budget at a post budget breakfast in Auckland. Audio

Sales at the primary sector's annual National Fieldays this week might go close to $600m this week. Audio

There was only one winner but both major parties are claiming victory in the Northcote by-election. National's Dan Bidois won the seat on Saturday. However Labour's Shanan Halbert sliced thousands off… Audio

The National Party celebrated alongside the All Blacks on Saturday night, with its candidate Dan Bidois winning the Northcote by-election. It puts National's numbers in Parliament back up to 56, but… Audio

More aid for Hawaii's Big Island residents affected by its erupting volcano. Audio

There are calls for a formal system to help the descendants of blackbirded Pacific Islanders find their relatives. Audio

Opposition MPs are demanding the Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis give some proper answers at Parliament, after what they call a breath-taking display of incompetence. Mr Davis fielded questions about… Audio