New Zealand
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 13 November 2018
A minister ousted from Vanuatu's government says his party's support is up for grabs; With the focus on Nauru, Manus Island refugees say there's a health crisis there, too; A blackout on campaigning… Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 12 November 2018
Blackout on campaigning in force in Fiji ahead of polls; NZ super changes delight some in the Pacific; A former PNG election candidate calls for better voter ID measures; Agencies try to address a… Audio
NZ Super changes delight some in the Pacific
There is some delight in the Pacific with the New Zealand parliament making it easier to qualify for New Zealand Superannuation or the Veteran's Pension for those living, or wanting to live in the… Audio
NZ planned Pacific TV service not what is needed - expert
An analyst of Pacific issues says New Zealand's planned TV service for the Pacific is disregarding the needs of the region.
All Blacks vs England - Bigger than the Lions?
World rugby's most anticipated match of 2018 takes place at Twickenham this weekend with England playing the All Blacks for the first time in four years. Coach Steve Hansen describes the test as the… Audio
Govt accused of stalling progress on legalising cannabis
The Government has been criticised for stalling progress on regulating medicinal cannabis - Shane LeBrun from Medical Cannabis Awareness NZ says the Health Minister has refused to meet him on several… Audio
Conservation group wins Supreme Court swamp kauri case
A tiny Far North conservation group fighting the swamp kauri trade is celebrating a major victory today - in the Supreme Court. Audio
West Coast storm disrupts milk deliveries
Westland Milk CEO Toni Brendish says roads damaged by wild weather on the West Coast are creating major headaches for farmers - and the travel delays couldn't have come at a worse time. Video, Audio
Fiji prepares to vote in second election since coup
Fiji's political parties are heading into a final weekend of campaigning before next Wednesday's election - the second since the country's 2006 coup. RNZ Pacific's Sally Round reports from Fiji. Video, Audio
Chris Hipkins to teachers: 'There is no more money'
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says he's disappointed primary school teachers have confirmed they will strike next week. He says the Ministry of Education increased its pay offer yesterday - and… Video, Audio
Captain charged after fatal duck boat incident
The captain of an amphibious duck boat that capsized in July on a Missouri lake, killing 17 people, has been charged with negligence. Collette Luke from Reuters has more. Video, Audio
Kaikoura earthquake - Where are they now
Two years on from the Kaikoura earthquake, Checkpoint reporter Logan Church returns to the town to speak to business owners whose lives were changed when the 7.8 quake ripped the earth apart. Video, Audio
Banning prisoners from voting ‘inconsistent’ with Bill of Rights
Justice Minister Andrew Little says the government has no immediate plans to change the law to allow prisoners to vote, despite a Supreme Court decision which said the fact they are prohibited is… Video, Audio
Evening Business for Friday, 9 November
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
Families support GP's controversial 'miraculous' eczema cream
Hundreds of people are backing a prominent Auckland GP who is vowing to clear his name after he was sanctioned and fined for his controversial eczema treatment. Video, Audio
Road linking Chch to Coast to stay closed until next week
A woman from the Gloriavale Christian community drowned after a stop bank on the swollen Haupiri River gave way, while a 20m section of the main road between Christchurch and the West Coast has washed… Video, Audio
NZ Samoan recognised for connecting public service with Pasifika
A Samoan woman behind an innovative internship programme linking Pasifika to the public sector has been recognised in New Zealand's inaugural Public Service Medals.
Medal recognises internship linking Pasifika to NZ public sector
A Samoan woman behind a innovative internship programme linking Pasifika to the public sector has been recognised in New Zealand's inaugural Public Service Medals. Audio
Surge in NZ Pacific Super portability expected
New Zealand's Minister for Social Development says 174 people in the New Zealand realm countries currently qualify for NZ Superannuation under changes put through parliament this week.
New Zealand announces Pacific enabling fund
New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has announced the establishment of a $US6.7 million Pacific Enabling Fund.
