Pacific Business Brief: Fuel fears, Cook Islands credit upgrade, Papua New Guinea mining reform
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. Photo: RNZ Pacific /…
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge
By Steve Holland and Enas Alashray, Reuters A man rides a motorcycle past a banner displayed at Valiasr…
NASA gives Artemis astronauts green light for lunar orbit
By Charlotte Causit with Chris Lefkow in Washington, AFP NASA gave the four Artemis astronauts circling Earth the…
Man charged with murder after two bodies found in Hamilton
Two people were found dead at a property on York Street on Thursday afternoon. Photo: RNZ / Patrice…
Leo, the first US pope, emerges as pointed Trump critic
By Joshua McElwee, Reuters Pope Leo has emerged as a sharp critic of the Iran war in recent…
Cook Islands and NZ talking again with clarity on path forward
Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrives in Cook Islands and is greeted by Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown.…
As the Iran war continues, what else might New Zealand face shortages of besides fuel?
Much more than just oil may be affected by price rises or even shortages if the Iran war…
Blues forward Cameron Suafoa told his cancer is terminal
Cameron Suafoa, while playing for the Blues against the Hurricanes in May 2023. Photo: photosport Blues forward Cameron…
Inside the messages between police’s media communications director and documentary boss
Dame Julie Christie is producing a Tom Phillips documentary. Photo: RNZ / Mark Papalii Inside nearly 300 pages…
Artemis astronauts await green light for lunar orbit
By Charlotte Causit with Chris Lefkow in Washington, AFP The four Artemis astronauts circling Earth were awaiting the…
Trump fires Pam Bondi as US attorney general, White House official says
By Nandita Bose, Reuters Sacked US Attorney General Pam Bondi and US President Donald Trump. Photo: AFP /…
Council approves $730,000 tree budget after public outcry
The gingko tree (L) outside Strada in Queen Street could be relocated by Masterton District Council, if it…