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Top Stories for Wednesday 23 April 2014
In a surprise move, Shane Jones quits Labour; Will Jones' departure from Labour be to National's advantage?; Did Murray McCully 'headhunt' Shane Jones?; New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters; Radio… Audio
Minister McCully says NZ will assist in Solomons relief effort
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Murray McCully, discusses New Zealand's role in the Solomon Islands relief effort. Audio
NZ government misguided on Fiji elections - UFDF
UFDF says New Zealand government's view that Fiji elections will be free and fair is misguided. Audio
NZ's McCully sees good progress towards elections in Fiji
The New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully says he's continuing to see good quality progress in Fiji towards elections. Audio
Foreign Minister tells Fiji to let banned reporters back in
The Foreign Minister Murray McCully has told Fiji he expects New Zealand reporters who've been banned from the country will be allowed back in to cover the elections there. Audio
Key market in PNG's capital to get multi-million dollar upgrade
New Zealand contributes to a huge redevelopment of Port Moresby's largest fresh produce market. Audio
A lot of work ahead as Solomons comes to terms with flood
About a fifth of Honiara's population is living in evacuation centres set up in the capital following last week's devastating floods in Solomon Islands. Audio
A lot of work ahead as Solomons comes to terms with flood
About a fifth of Honiara's population is living in evacuation centres set up in the capital following last week's devastating floods in Solomon Islands. Audio
Rain eases in Solomon Islands as locals survey damage
New Zealand's acting High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, Sarah Wong, speaks from the island nation's capital, Honiara. Audio
RNZAF Hercules flies aid to Solomon Islands this morning
Urgently needed supplies and emergency workers from New Zealand will leave for Solomon Islands at 8-o'clock this morning. Audio
NZ aid relief to flood ravaged Solomons
An RNZAF Hercules leaves this morning for the Solomon Islands to take supplies and emergency workers to help in the wake of severe flooding in the islands and Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully… Audio
Foreign Affairs Minister on the whaling decision
Listening to that is the Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully. Audio
NZ lifts travel bans on Fiji
New Zealand has lifted all the travel bans imposed on Fiji after the December 2006 military coup led by Frank Bainimarama. Audio
Foreign Minister says travel ban on Russian group is warranted
Nato's military commander in Europe has issued a warning about the build-up of Russian forces on Ukraine's border. Audio
World Bank review will certify Tongan plane
A year-long dispute between New Zealand and Tonga over a plane will be solved with World Bank intervention. Audio
NZ and Aust looking to normalise relations with Fiji
The Foreign Minister, Murray McCully, says he wants to take a "glass half full approach" to relations with Fiji. Audio
Foreign Minister reluctant to wade in over Nauru's judges
Nauru's chief justice responding to an accusation of cronyism says New Zealand has got to look at pulling its 600 thousand dollars of funding for the Pacific Island's judiciary. Audio
New Zealand places some checks on aid programmes with Nauru
The foreign ministers of Nauru and New Zealand meet after Wellington became concerned at the removal of key officials from the judiciary on the island. Audio
Japanese whalers enter NZ waters chasing Sea Shepherd
The Foreign Minister is strongly criticising a Japanese whaling vessel's decision to enter New Zealand waters, and says further action may be taken. The whalers followed the Sea Shepherd's Steve Irwin… Audio
Minister says Japanese whaling ships in EEZ disrespectful
The government has labelled a Japanese whaling ship entering New Zealand's Exclusive Economic Zone as "unhelpful, disrespectful and short-sighted". The Japanese vessel was chasing the Sea Shepherd's… Audio