A Christchurch landlord who refused to let his tenants adopt a golden labrador puppy has been overruled by the tenancy tribunal.

The latest news from Melanesia.

ABC Wantok Programme for 15 May 2026.

What does it take to make salmon babies that grow into big, tasty fish?

In just three years a Maori trust-owned beef operation in Northland was able to boast a "million-dollar herd" on its rehabilitated farm. That helped earn the Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy in 2025. But this year the farm has been hit by floods and mudslides from intense weather events. Sally Round paid a visit to see how the farm has coped.

Anisha speaks to Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year winner, Hinehou Timutimu, about how community-focused farming makes an impact.

This week Country Life visits an award-winning Northland farm hit by intense weather events and a salmon farm in Akaroa hatchery in Canterbury.

The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.

The Oamaru art gallery owner and her stoush with the local council, and  would you try and lift 100kg for $100 cash?

Te Pati Maori's internal turmoil has exploded again - with MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi quitting to launch her own party and fresh questions swirling around the loyalties of two more MPs. Lillian Hanly unpacks the fractures in this week's Focus on Politics.