New Zealand
Thousands of protected species seized at NZ border
From shells and corals to elephant feet, primate skulls and chopped up seahorses, more than 9000 protected species were seized at the New Zealand border in 2017 - a 300 percent increase since 2011… Audio
Smartphone harming your relationship? Make tech-free rituals
More than a third of New Zealanders are concerned their partners are spending too much time on their smartphone. Thirty-nine percent of 2,200 New Zealanders surveyed by 2degrees believe the amount of… Audio
Australian leadership spill: What does it mean for NZ?
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says it's too early to say whether the resignation of Australian Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton will have any effect on trans-Tasman policy. Mr Dutton has… Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
Is Australian leadership spill good for NZ detainees?
An Australian immigration lawyer says New Zealanders detained in Australia may have a window of opportunity to stay now that Peter Dutton has resigned. Mr Dutton stepped down on Tuesday from his… Audio
FRANZ diplomats make humanitarian trip to Vanuatu's Maewo
Diplomats in Vanuatu from France, Australia and New Zealand make humanitarian trip to Maewo.
Dateline Pacific morning edition for 21 August 2018
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate; A former Cook Islands Health Minister says it's time for the country to increase its health… Audio
Plight of detained children on Nauru desperate - World Vision
World Vision says life for the almost 120 children detained on Nauru is becoming increasingly desperate. Audio
Auckland art exhibition tackles Pacific identity
An art exhibition in Auckland is tackling the big issues facing Pacific communities, including colonisation, stigmatisation and the modern identity. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 20 August 2018
The conversation surrounding the possible independence of Chuuk from the Federated States of Micronesia has heated up, with the local US Ambassador and a former president warning of dire consequences… Audio
Sport: NZ defend OFC U19 title
New Zealand defended their Oceania Under 19 Men's Championship football title with a hard fought 1-0 win yesterday over hosts Tahiti .
Call for better Pacific support in New Zealand's far south
A business innovation workshop in Dunedin has heard loud calls for more support - and opportunities - for the small Pasifika population in New Zealand's far south.
Auckland youth hubs face closure despite popularity
Auckland's Māori and Pasifika youth hubs fear they may be left out of the Council's redevelopment plans for their communities. Video
Pasifika opinions sought in New Zealand survey
The opinions of Pasifika people in New Zealand are being sought over the Ministry of Pacific Peoples' Pacific Vision project.
Sport: New Zealand, Tahiti qualify for Men's Under 20 World Cup
New Zealand and Tahiti have qualified for next year's FIFA Under 20 Men's World Cup after semi final victories over New Caledonia and Solomon Islands at the OFC Under 19 Championship.
Sport: U20 World Cup spots on the line in OFC semis
Qualification for the FIFA Under 20 Men's World Cup is on the line in today's OFC Under 19 Championship semi finals.
Man denied treatment for MS because he couldn't walk 500m
A man living with multiple sclerosis says Pharmac denied funding for his medication because he was unable to walk more than 500m - one of the criteria patients and advocates say needs to be… Audio
Māori look for solution to building on communal land
Most Māori have some rights to land, but are constantly coming up against barriers which prevent them from being able to build houses on it. Audio
Parents take day off for teachers strike
For the first time in 24 years, parents around the country are figuring out what to do with several hundred-thousand primary and intermediate school children who have no school tomorrow because of a… Audio
Should supermarkets allow BYO plastic containers at the deli?
A Wellington shopper has been left frustrated after staff at a Countdown deli told her the reusable container she'd brought with her, was no longer allowed. Video, Audio
