New Zealand
NZ under 19 cricketers beat West Indies first up
The New Zealand under 19 men's cricketers have beaten defending champions the West Indies by eight wickets in their opening World Cup match at Mt Maunganui.
More Pacific people appeal to stay in NZ for medical treatment
More Pacific people are appealing against deportation from New Zealand on humanitarian health grounds.
'Life changing' financial literacy programme helps hundreds
A New Zealand programme which helps Pasifika people under severe financial pressure is so successful it met one of its annual targets in five months.
Charges laid over NZ bus crash that killed Tongan visitors
WorkSafe New Zealand has laid charges over a bus crash near Gisborne last year that killed three people visiting from Tonga.
Pacific people feature strongly in New Years Honours list
The Minister for Pacific Peoples has congratulated the thirteen Pacific people recognised in the New Zealand New Years Honours list.
NZ puts concerns about Nauru judiciary aside
New Zealand foreign affairs officials have not talked to Nauru about New Zealand's suspension of aid to the island's justice sector more than two years ago.
International flights to Solomons' Munda airport soon
There are hopes a huge airfield development in Solomon Islands will welcome international flights for the first time by April next year.
First Pacific senior role for Auckland Museum
The first Pacific senior management role has been established at New Zealand's Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Academic says Tokelauan civil servants treated unjustly
An academic says the unjustified sacking of two Tokealauan public servants puts the spot light on the performance of the atolls' leaders. Audio
Midday Markets for 13 December 2017
For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio
Science commentator Siouxsie Wiles
This week sees the announcement that a fossil penguin discovered in New Zealand is a new species and one of the oldest known; new research suggests countries need to take heed of climate projections… Audio
NZ Super among big investors pressuring climate polluters
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund is among a group of powerful investors putting pressure on the world's biggest polluters to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Christchurch escapes water restrictions, for now
Christchurch residents used half a billion litres of water at the weekend - the most water used in a weekend since 2009, but the region is expecting rain and cooler temperatures tomorrow. Video, Audio
Adrian Orr appointed as Reserve Bank governor
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the new central bank governor Adrian Orr has the experience to lead the Reserve Bank through a period of change. He takes up the role in March. Video, Audio
Medsafe moves to ban surgical mesh in gynaecological operations
New Zealand has followed Australia in deciding to no longer use surgical mesh in gynaecological operations on women because of safety concerns. Audio
Truckies concerned at widening speed gap where two lanes merge
Truck drivers are concerned new speed limits on two of the country's safest roads could be dangerous because it widens the speed gap between heavy and ordinary vehicles. Video, Audio
Teenage girl bowls 3 for 39 in senior men’s cricket match
Kaitangata cricket club's senior men's team was two players short on Saturday, and had no one to turn to. That was until someone suggested Lilly Paterson, a 15-year-old girl. She spoke to John… Video, Audio
'We shouldn't be propping up the Anglicans'
After public consultation, the Christchurch City Council has found the majority of residents don't think ratepayers should foot part of the bill for restoring the cathedral. Video, Audio
DHB refuses media access to patients attending urology clinic
Southern DHB has finally cleared its backlog of urology patients after holding its second weekend super clinic. This follows massive waiting lists, and delays that have shortened lives. Video, Audio
