Maeverlyn Pitanoe from Bomb Free Solomon Islands.

The unexploded bombs still threatening a Pacific nation 80 years on

A new documentary highlights the issue, which causes deaths and injuries every year.

Wed, Jun 17

7:59

Photo: Supplied / Courtney Wihongi via RNZ

Kiwi in ICE detention 'extremely hopeful' after court ruling

NZ woman Everlee Wihongi, a green card holder in ICE detention, has won a major legal fight but still isn’t free, her sister-in-law Courtney Wihongi told Breakfast.

Thu, Jun 11

6:27

Faasala Samu Matue, 45, known as Sam, died at Ōrere Point Beach in East Auckland on March 2.

'So many questions' - Family of man who died at Ōrere Point speak out

The family of a father of two who died shortly after being taken into police custody earlier this month are calling for the mandatory use of police body cameras.

March 11, 2025

6:42

Te Waarakihi has aplastic anemia, a condition that occurs when your body stops producing enough blood cells – leading to fatigue and being prone to infections and uncontrolled bleeding.

Boy, 9, with life-threatening condition needs bone marrow transplant

Te Waarakihi's family urgently need to find a matching bone marrow donor who can help their boy.

April 19, 2024

5:45

Maher Azzam is desperate to bring his elderly parents to safety in New Zealand.

Tauranga law student fears family in Gaza could die 'any minute'

Maher Azzam is desperate to bring his elderly parents to safety in New Zealand.

March 12, 2024

5:35