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Ferry project cancellation could cost another $500m, union says
The iReX Project was initially estimated to cost $775m when KiwiRail submitted its business case in 2018.
Senior Rotorua doctors told they will have to work in Taupō
Te Whata Ora has been unable to recruit more senior doctors to Taupō hospital and the ED there has multiple roster gaps.
Tongans without internet petition govt for Starlink access
A third of Tonga's population has had no internet for more than two weeks, with officials blaming an earthquake.
'The cost of inaction is far too high'
Diabetes Fiji is calling for immediate action to prevent further tragedies and improve the quality of life for people diagnosed with diabetes. Audio
Lynda Tabuya hits back at welfare allowances criticism
The Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection says financially sustaining social welfare recipients is not the government's sole responsibility.
'Magic tricks, jugglers...funny clowns' - VOU gives life to Fiji's first circus show
The dance company director Sachiko Soro says the performers have been training for more than a year with the help of coaches from Cuba. Audio
PNG-Australia: New initiatives announced under bilateral security agreement
A raft of new initiatives to strengthen Papua New Guinea's security, law and justice priorities have been revealed.
Micronesian Games: Northern Marianas 'blowing it sky high'
The competition is entering its sixth day with softball, volleyball, track and basketball taking place this week.
'Mass burial site': PNG landslide death toll remains unknown
Hundreds are thought to have been buried in their sleep when it hit Yambali Village in the early hours of 24 May. Audio
FijiFirst resignations 'shocking' - Supporters 'let down', says professor
A governance professor in Fiji and a former Electoral Commission member says the resignation of the founding members of the country's largest political party in parliament is a "shocker". Audio
Northern Marianas cry out more for more flights to keep economy afloat
Saipan Chamber of Commerce director Ron Smith says a minimum of 12 international flights need to be arriving daily to keep the economy above water.
'You literally couldn't stand up' - extreme winds buffeted Wellington last night
Many residents in Wellington region lay sleepless on Sunday night, scared extreme winds might make their windows explode or tear off their roofs.
One last time - Up the Wahs as fans ready for sold-out semi-final
Warriors fans are ready to watch their team play at Auckland's Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday night in one of the most anticipated matches in years.
'Up the Wahs': Warriors match brings buzz to Auckland
Warriors fans are gearing up for one of the most anticipated NRL matches on home soil in 15 years.
Bus drivers urged to wait until passengers seated before hitting the gas
Over the past five years, 12,744 people have made claims to ACC after being injured on public transport or privately owned, rented or commercial buses.
El Niño weather pattern could be among strongest, likely to bring drought
Meteorologists are warning that the weather will take a dramatic turn in the next couple of weeks, as an El Niño is likely to be declared
Quarter-billion wiped off SkyCity's market value
Casino operator SkyCity had over a quarter of a billion dollars wiped off its market value on Monday after the DIA applied to suspend its gaming licence.
Improvements urged for tamariki returning to parents while in state care - report
The Independent Children's Monitor looked at experiences and practices surrounding tamariki and rangatahi cared for at home by parents while in state custody.
Petrol prices bite as government holds firm against bringing subsidy back
Motorists can expect more pain at the pump as petrol prices once again start to trend upwards.
Auckland sinkhole fix expected to take four months
Auckland Council's Andrew Chin says it's expected to take four months to replace the sewerage pipe and fix the College Hill sinkhole.
Auckland fatal shootings: Karakia held at site where two men killed
Iwi leaders, construction workers and members of the public gathered in Auckland's CBD to bless the site where a gunman killed two men a week ago.
Risk that anger will push nurses to reject latest pay equity offer - commentator
Around 35,000 staff are now voting on whether to accept a pay equity offer that would see nurses get an additional 4.5 to 6.5 percent pay boost. Audio
Auckland shooting: Police focus on identifying two victims killed by gunman
Police are still trying to identify the two victims shot dead when a gunman opened fire at an Auckland construction site.
Thousands of US fans expected to descend on NZ for World Cup
Football fever is sweeping through the United States, as fans make their way to Aotearoa, for start of the FIFA Women's World cup.
Pothole Fund idea welcomed by transport groups, unlucky motorists
Pothole pain is being felt up and down the country, particularly in Northland. Audio