Politics
Polling underway in Vanuatu
Over 180,000 registered voters are expected to cast their votes today with polls now open in Vanuatu.
Trouble brewing in Samoa: Fiame's leadership hangs in the balance
Analysis - With just over a year left in her tenure as Prime Minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mata'afa faces political upheaval.
Samoa: FAST chairman removes PM from party
Parliament is scheduled to reconvene next Tuesday.
Vanuatu snap election preparation almost complete
The final ballot boxes are being deployed to the farthest polling stations in the country.
New French PM wants New Caledonia talks to resume this month
"I will invite, this January, (New Caledonia's) political forces to come to Paris and open those negotiations."
More Cabinet Ministers removed in Samoa political saga
Samoa's Prime Minister has confirmed the sacking of three Cabinet Ministers in a press conference.
Samoa: La'auli Leuatea Schmidt responds to termination
La'auli said he is innocent of charges laid against him.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 10th January
On today's episode, the latest on the devastating fires in California, further questions are raised about the Treaty Principles Bill submissions and a close friend of out-going Warrior's captain Tohu… Audio
Alcide Ponga is New Caledonia's new president
His election came after the first attempt to elect a President failed to bring out a sufficient majority.
2024 in review: A challenging year for NZ's Chinese community
High-profile criminal cases and concerns about public safety overshadow a parliamentary milestone and some success in expanding business operations.
2024 in review: A year of milestones for the Indian community in New Zealand
The Indian community overtook the Chinese population to become the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
NZ appoints new ambassador to China
Jonathan Austin's appointment comes at a crucial time for the country's relationship with China.
Parliamentary petition calls for inquiry into Chinese interference
A pro-democracy group has delivered a petition to Parliament that calls on the government to launch an inquiry into foreign interference in New Zealand.
Gaetz will no longer head Justice Department in Trump's cabinet
Gaetz - who resigned from congress to take on the Attorney General role - has been under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct and said the controversy around his nomination had become too much… Audio
Waimakariri mayor commits to keeping rates rise below 5%
Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon says he plans to keep to the council's Long Term Plan commitment to keep next year's rates rise below 5 percent.
NZSIS confirms engagement with Chinese New Zealanders to protect national security
Agency seeks to dissuade individuals from engaging in activities that are not in line with the country's security interests.
Chinese Embassy rejects SIS report on interference
The embassy denies China is a competitor or a threat to New Zealand.
ACT wants police recruits to have wider religious options when taking oaths
Indian-origin ACT MP Parmjeet Parmar says asking graduates to choose between taking an oath of allegiance or an affirmation is out of step with a modern, multicultural police force.
Indian president calls for deeper education ties with NZ
Droupadi Murmu completes the Wellington leg of her three-day trip to New Zealand with a jam-packed schedule of official engagements. Video
