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    Papua New Guinea may sit out potential conflict between Australia and China despite Pukpuk defence treaty
     6 October 2025
    Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape says there is a "high possibility" the country would not enter a conflict involving Australia and China, despite having signed a mutual defence treaty with its southern neighbour.
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    New Zealand pays $5.3 million to Samoa after sinking navy ship Manawanui on pristine reef
    6 Oct: The New Zealand government says it has done "the right thing" in offering a $5.3 million compensation payout to the Samoan government after its navy sunk a ship on a pristine reef off the Pacific island.... more
    Sector workers say changes to the Jobseeker scheme will make a positive difference - as demand for youth support soars
    6 Oct: Sector workers say changes to the Jobseeker scheme will make a positive difference - as demand for youth support soars... more
    Lives are expected to be lost in the Maori and Pasifika communities, thanks to changes to bowel cancer screening
    6 Oct: Lives are expected to be lost in the Maori and Pasifika communities, thanks to changes to bowel cancer screening... more
    Young Kiwis will face stricter Jobseeker rules, due to a new crackdown on benefit dependency
    5 Oct: Young Kiwis will face stricter Jobseeker rules, due to a new crackdown on benefit dependency... more
    Concerns that rural areas won't benefit from changes to bowel cancer screening
    5 Oct: Concerns that rural areas won't benefit from changes to bowel cancer screening... more
    Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech Republic parliamentary election
    5 Oct: The party of billionaire and self-declared "Trumpist" Andrej Babiš wins the Czech Republic's parliamentary election, near-final results show, which could steer the country away from supporting Ukraine.... more
    The meaning of "bank" could be set to change
    5 Oct: The meaning of "bank" could be set to change... more
    Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female PM after winning Liberal Democratic Party leadership contest
    4 Oct: The decision comes after the Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced his resignation last month.... more
    A defence consultant says it's clear what position New Zealand's local defence industry could fill
    4 Oct: A defence consultant says it's clear what position New Zealand's local defence industry could fill... more

     Most Popular Recent Politics News
     14 Oct: Documents released by Te Pati Maori accuse former party vice president Eru Kapa-Kingi of making "threats of physical violence" ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     15 Oct: Te Pati Maori MPs don't appear united, about an email sent to members, containing serious allegations ++++++++++++++++++++++++++
     16 Oct: The Foreign Minister instructed officials to bring Trevor Mallard back early - the same day his successor was approved ++++++++++++++++++++++++
     19 Oct: The secondary school teachers union says most of its members earn over $100,000 a year +++++++++++++++++++++
     11 Oct: Secondary school teachers will go ahead with strike action next week, despite a pay offer on Friday ++++++++++++++++++
     20 Oct: The Prime Minister says he'd pay teachers and health workers more if it were possible - but for now they need to return to negotiating ++++++++++++++++++
     20 Oct: Toitu te Tiriti activist Eru Kapa-Kingi has doubled down on claiming Te Pati Maori has dictatorship-style decision making ++++++++++++++++++

     Politics NewsLinks
      1 Nov: Every iteration of labour’s cgt policy has died a fiery political death. tova o’brien asks will this be different (Stuff.co.nz)
      26 Oct: Will lucy powell's win turn things around for labour? (BBCWorld)
      24 Oct: French mps clash on new caledonia’s issues, debates further postponed (RadioNZ)
      22 Oct: Politics or pay - what’s really behind the mega strike? (Stuff.co.nz)
      21 Oct: Last chance to see the next big tech start-up: techcrunch disrupt tickets are 25% off (PC World)
      21 Oct: Labour mp duncan webb announces retirement from politics (RadioNZ)
      16 Oct: Jim bolger, the great helmsman, remembered as unpretentious leader of conviction (RadioNZ)
      16 Oct: Former prime minister jim bolger, 'the great helmsman', remembered as leader of conviction (RadioNZ)
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     Today's News

    International:
    Easy low-alcohol cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks for summer 18:07

    Rugby:
    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson is praising the two youngsters that helmed the second row in the 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago 18:07

    Rugby League:
    Kiwis coach Stacey Jones expects Tonga to come out firing in tonight's Pacific Championship game at Eden Park 17:47

    Auckland:
    Auckland Transport says an electric bus that collided with an overpass and caught fire was out of service at the time and had no passengers on board 17:37

    Hamilton:
    UK train stabbing leaves 10 in hospital, nine with life-threatening injuries, police say 17:27

    Rugby League:
    Tongan coach Kristian Woolf is adamant his side won't be chasing the big points spread they need in tonight's Pacific Championship showdown against the Kiwis 16:57

    Rugby League:
    Kiwis coach Stacey Jones reckons the intense interest in league's Pacific Championships is a signal New Zealand's ready for a second NRL team 16:17

    Rugby League:
    The Kiwi Ferns are aware they can't afford a slow start against the Jillaroos in this afternoon's Pacific Championship contest at Eden Park 15:27

    Health & Safety:
    A public health expert's slamming the Government's handling of measles, as the number of cases climb 14:17

    Rugby:
    The All Blacks have gone some way to vanquishing the demons of Soldier Field from nine years ago, with a 26-13 win over Ireland in Chicago 14:07

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