Christine Rovoi

5 days ago | pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi

Round 10 of Super Rugby Pacific brought some thrilling moments and a few surprises as the 2025 season approaches its climax. The Fijian Drua left the New South Wales Waratahs frustrated by securing a victory at their home ground in Lautoka on Saturday, making it eight wins at Churchill Park. The Sydney-based Waratahs hoped to claim their first away win of the season, but their chance to move up in the rankings was hindered by a 24-14 loss to the Drua.

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi

It's the Easter holiday, and the Labour Inspectorate is reminding employers and employees to be aware of their rights and obligations concerning trading laws during the long weekend. Simon Humphries, head of the Labour Inspectorate, says it's important to understand these regulations:"On three and a half days each year, almost all shops must close under the Shop Trading Hours Act 1990," Humphries says in a statement. "These are Christmas Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and until 1pm on ANZAC Day.

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi

Severe winds are forecast for much of the country, prompting Maritime New Zealand to issue a warning: "Now is not the time to be out on the water."They want to remind those who enjoy boating, the ‘she’ll be righters’ and 'thrill seekers', to stay off the waterways during the significant weather event affecting various parts of the country. Ex-Tropical Cyclone Tam has brought gale-force winds and heavy rain, causing widespread damage to the upper northern region of the North Island.

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi

Residents on the North Island of New Zealand are preparing for a severe storm that is expected to hit the region soon. Ex-tropical cyclone Tam is barrelling towards the upper North Island after being downgraded from a category one storm. Earlier in the week, the Fiji Meteorological Service named it “Tropical Cyclone Tam” as it hovered around Vanuatu. Metservices say the centre of Tam is expected to remain west of Cape Reinga.

1 week ago | pmn.co.nz | Christine Rovoi

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters says Fiji and New Zealand are committed to working closely to address challenges in their region. “New Zealand and Fiji have a crucial partnership in the Pacific,” Peters says after meeting with the Fijian Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, in Nadi on Tuesday. “In these uncertain times, our relationship must benefit our people and the region.” Peters addressed the media before boarding a flight to Vanuatu.