NZ Politics News from NZCity

News | Politics

1 Mar 2026 23:56

NZCity News

News

Make Home

Home > News >		Politics

Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry

1 March 2026

The proliferation of illegal high-powered guns is fuelling tribal warfare across Papua New Guinea and warlords claim children as young as eight are being trained to carry the weapons.

>> Read Article

How young people experience school plays a critical role in their mental health
	1 Mar: How young people experience school plays a critical role in their mental health... more

New Zealanders are being asked to join the challenge to raise funds to help families with sick children
	1 Mar: New Zealanders are being asked to join the challenge to raise funds to help families with sick children... more

Bill Clinton tells congressional committee he had 'no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
	28 Feb: The former US president is being questioned by the House Oversight Committee, which is looking into the US government's handling of the Epstein case.... more

It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco, declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector
	28 Feb: It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco, declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector... more

Temporary reprieve for Gaza healthcare system as Israel's attempt to block Doctors Without Borders and other aid groups is stopped
	28 Feb: Israel's Supreme Court on Friday temporarily blocked the government from shuttering the Gaza operations of dozens of aid organisations.... more

An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working
	27 Feb: An economist says benefit sanctions aren't working... more

The Post Primary Teachers Association says poor planning is to blame for a lack of high school teachers
	27 Feb: The Post Primary Teachers Association says poor planning is to blame for a lack of high school teachers... more

Retail NZ says there could be complications created by new gift card rules
	27 Feb: Retail NZ says there could be complications created by new gift card rules... more

The number of children and youths entering the justice system is dropping
	27 Feb: The number of children and youths entering the justice system is dropping... more

Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Next >

Most Popular Recent Politics News

06 Feb: Indonesia's government directs education funds to meals program as teachers struggle on low wages ++++++++++++++++++++

10 Feb: The former Air New Zealand boss says his time at the airline made him a better leader, as he moves into a new role abroad +++++++++++++++++

06 Feb: A property manager says the numbers of students looking for flats is lower than previous years ++++++++++++++

11 Feb: Area school teachers are heading back into pay talks - due to a disagreement between unions ++++++++++++++

13 Feb: More than 100 Stolen Generations survivors gather for apology anniversary ++++++++++++++

02 Feb: There'll be a wait until we learn the outcome of today's court case between expelled Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and her former party +++++++++++++

26 Feb: Australians urged to consider leaving Israel and Lebanon, as diplomats' families offered evacuation from Middle East +++++++++++++

Politics NewsLinks

27 Feb: Sir john curtice: the future of british politics is more uncertain than ever (BBCWorld)

27 Feb: Pm la'auli: politics must be kicked out of samoa rugby (RadioNZ)

19 Feb: Trump and epstein: us politics takes centre stage once again at winter olympics (Sydney Morning Herald)

18 Feb: Chris hipkins accuses winston peters of 'pure racism' in parliament (RadioNZ)

18 Feb: Hipkins accuses peters of 'pure racism' in parliament (RadioNZ)

18 Feb: 'just push us into the sea': the frustration of an area failed by politics (BBCWorld)

17 Feb: Party leaders call for politics to be taken out of planning for weather events (RadioNZ)

15 Feb: Mediawatch: solids, liquids and gas - infrastructure ills back in the frame (RadioNZ)

more Politics newslinks >>

Top Stories

RUGBY
The Hurricanes have confirmed Brett Cameron has been ruled out for the rest of Super Rugby More...

BUSINESS
It's been revealed UK supermarket giant Tesco, declined the Finance Minister's invitation for a meeting to discuss the issues in our grocery sector More...

Today's News

International:
Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Trump warns of 'never been seen before' force as Iran starts fresh wave of regional strikes 23:17

Environment:
The first day of Autumn is bringing snow to the South Island 21:57

Golf:
Kiwi golfer Daniel Hillier is three shots clear of the chasing pack as the New Zealand Open heads to a finish in Queenstown 21:17

International:
The US and Israel have struck Iran: Who has been killed? 21:07

Golf:
Married one weekend, becoming a New Zealand golf Open champion the next for Daniel Hillier 18:57

Cricket:
Black Caps coach Rob Walter has confessed he stuck to his book as his side's T20 World Cup future was up in the air 18:57

Rugby League:
Kalyn Ponga has steered the Newcastle Knights to a 28-18 NRL win over the Cowboys in the season opener in Las Vegas 18:37

Law and Order:
A Bali birthday and a mistaken murder: How shooting death of Melbourne father played out in court 18:17

Education:
'More than 100 children' dead in US and Israel strike on Iranian school, Iran says 17:47

Rugby League:
Newcastle are heading for a victory in the opening round of the NRL is Las Vegas 17:27

News Search

Power Search