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Articles by RNZ
Marshall Islands gear up to join Covid-19 world
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
The Marshall Islands is planning to end its Covid-19 managed quarantine measures for those entering the country, which have been in place for two years.
Storm cleanup begins after huge swells hit three Pacific nations
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
More huge waves are forecast for the Cook Islands, even as a clean-up is underway for damaged infrastructure and buildings in parts of the Cook Islands, American Samoa and French Polynesia.
Aid funds reach those in need better as cash - Oxfam Vanuatu
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Too much aid funding sent to Vanuatu has not reached those it was aimed at, Oxfam says, advocating a switch to in-person cash grants.
David Liti can't deny pressure ahead of Commonwealth Games
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Don't be fooled by the big smile - weightlifter David Liti gets nervous when he walks out to the stage and doesn't mind admitting he's feeling pressure ahead of his second Commonwealth Games.
Progress on women's rights tackled at Pacific forum
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Gender-issues, family violence and fostering women to leadership have been key themes at the Pacific Islands Forum summit, which brought together leaders and representatives from most Pacific Island countries.
US must address Pacific Island priorities to get onside - expert
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in
The announcement the US will 're-engage' with the Pacific has been met with both excitement and uncertainty in the region, but may not be an easy win, an expert on international security says.
PNG election: police call for return of 50 stolen ballot boxes
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Fifty stolen election ballot boxes must be returned, Papua New Guinea police have told candidates in Lagiap.
Unexpected sea surges slam into Cook Islands and Tahiti
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
An unexpected weather event has damaged properties and flooded roads in the Cook Islands while French Polynesia is dealing with the aftermath of huge swells.
Tahiti district battered by massive swells
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia is being battered by 8-9 metre swells.
Solomon's Island leader looks for understanding over China deal from Pacific friends
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asked the rest of the Pacific Island nations to trust his country's reasons for having agreed to a security pact with China.
Pacific Islands Forum launch new regional blueprint
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new longterm strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.
French military commander wants Paris to re-arm in the Pacific
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
A senior French military commander says France should re-arm in the Pacific and consider restoring its forces to a level of 30 years ago.
Fiji gender equality and violence reduction programme gets $12.6m
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The government has announced it will give $12.6 million to the Fiji Gender Action Programme to boost support and services for curbing violence against women.
US pledges to deepen engagement in the region
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
United States vice-president Kamala Harris has assured Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Suva that Washington will "significantly deepen" its engagement in the region.
Kiribati 'cooking something with China', says former president
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Former Kiribati president Anote Tong suspects a major agreement is "cooking" between Beijing and Tarawa after the country's decision to quit the Pacific Islands Forum.
Vanuatu declares malaria outbreak in four provinces
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu has declared an outbreak of malaria with hotspots on four different islands across four different provinces.
Climate funding to support Pacific seed crops
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The government is putting $10 million of its $1.3 billion climate aid fund towards conserving Pacific crop seeds and researching climate-resilient varieties.
Micronesia bloc responds to Kiribati's departure from Pacific Forum
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The four Micronesian nations are "saddened" by Kiribati's shock decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum regional body (PIF), the Federated States of Micronesia president says.
United States announces new commitments including embassies, strategy on Pacific
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United States has announced a suite of new commitments in an effort to boost its relations with Pacific Island countries during the Forum Leaders' Meeting taking place in Suva.
Kiribati exit from Pacific forum 'out of order' - former president
Monday 11 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Kiribati's sudden withdrawal from the Pacific Islands Forum without wider political discussion by the government is out of order, the country's opposition leader and its first president Sir Ieremia Tabai says.
