Politics
MPs instructed to remove four Chinese apps from parliamentary devices
The Parliamentary Service Commission wants DeepSeek, WeChat, Red Note and CapCut deleted from all devices connected to the parliamentary network.
Retailers to be handed wider power to detain shoplifters
The Crimes Act will be amended to allow retailers and members of the public to make citizen's arrests at any time of the day and use reasonable restraints when doing so.
Labour criticises retail crime advisory group spend
Chair Sunny Kaushal defends compensation for his work with the group as an announcement from the government on crime looms.
Te Pāti Māori co-leader protest against 'aggressive' Cook Islands PM
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer joined more than 400 people in Rarotonga on Tuesday morning to protest against Prime Minister Mark Brown's government.
School lunch provider admits halal meals not certified
Labour says students have been "misled" but education minister David Seymour says they have always described the meals as 'halal friendly'.
Luxon vows to visit India ‘very, very shortly’
Prime minister reaffirms a campaign commitment to deepen New Zealand's relationship with India "big time".
Tonga PM officially appointed
Tonga's Prime Minister 'Aisake Eke has been officially appointed by King Tupou VI.
Surprise at Lee's removal from ethnic communities' role
Police Minister Mark Mitchell is set to take up the ethnic communities' portfolio from Lee on Friday 24 January.
New Caledonia’s government portfolios announced
New Caledonia's government portfolios and their respective ministers have been announced 13 days after its President was elected.
Samoa PM addresses parliament amid political turmoil
The first day of the first sitting of Samoa's parliament has ended with the PM saying if a vote of no confidence is tabled against her, she will advise the head of state to dissolve parliament.
Pacific delegates 'look forward' to working with Trump
Delegates from the US-aligned Pacific have spoken about working with the new US president for their territories.
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.
