RNZ's Teuila Fuatai in Koror, Palau The United States and New Zealand will co-fund a new "lifeline" port with the Cook Islands on Penrhyn atoll - a former US military...

National's Luxon has said remaining in the Paris climate agreement would be a bottom line in coalition negotiations.

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters condemned the Solomon Islands cabinet ministers, noting Pacific leaders in Palau were saddened by the situation.

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the region's premier policy organisation, is confident the annual leaders' summit will deliver despite leader absences in Palau.

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale's GREAT coalition government appears headed for a major test after three of his most senior ministers formally quit on Monday.

Christchurch Methodist Mission says New Zealand could be in "serious trouble" if it doesn't act to address the shortage of social housing for older people - with the population of renters over 65 set to triple by 2050.

This season 90 chicks have passed the 150 days old milestone bring the critically endangered parrot numbers from 235 to 325.

Health Minister Simeon Brown says all eligible women aged 25 to 69 will be able to get free screening for cervical cancer from 1 March.

Someone rode off on a bike with the 1.4 metre tall outdoor sculpture under their arm.

Hundreds of Māori tertiary students have descended on Tāmaki Makaurau for Te Huinga Tauira, a national hui centred on culture, connection and the voices of tauira Māori. The annual conference...