Articles by RNZ

Pacific leaders being ignored by the international community, says Tong

Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional

Pacific leaders are being ignored, says former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong. He believes that the international community is ignoring the dire impact of climate change on the Pacific region.

French Pacific elections support Macron despite drop in voter turnout

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

The Pacific French territories have shown their support for Emmanuel Macron at the polls. However, the territories' voter turnout has been lower than usual.

Call for Australia to allow Pacific diaspora to grow

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional

An aid development economist says Canberra should focus less on Pacific aid and more on providing a migration pathway into Australia from the region.

Moana Pasifika set for first game in Australia against the Rebels

Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Moana Pasifika will kick off the Australian leg of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in Melbourne.

Underwater cables to improve internet in New Caledonia

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional

New Caledonian telecommunications company OPT-NC has almost finished connecting key underwater internet cables. These will give New Caledonia and its eastern islands faster internet.

Tonga: NZ medical team notices signs of post-traumatic stress disorder

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

Mental health is a concern in Tonga, as the country's struggle to recover from the January volcanic eruption has been made even more difficult by the current Covid-19 restrictions. New Zealand's Pacific Medical Association says that people are starting to show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.

Fiji political polls point to a shift in allegiances says Fijian academic

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji and early predictions are pointing to a shift in allegiances.

Moana Pasifika determined to break losing streak says coach

Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Sekope Kepu has recovered from his collar bone injury and will captain the Moana Pasifika against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in round 11 of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament.

Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final

Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

The Fijiana Drua have claimed their first Super Rugby W title in a thrilling 32-26 victory over the four-time champion NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park in Melbourne..

Lack of equipment hampers Vanuatu's Covid battle

Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

Efforts to contain a covid outbreak on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island are being hampered by a lack of testing equipment.

Concerns voiced on security pact between China and Solomons

Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.

Pacific news in brief

Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

PNG's PM Marape seeks damages against Swiss banking giant UBS.

Cooks businessman calls on NZ to put Fiji on transit visa waiver list

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

A Cook Islands businessman is calling on the New Zealand Government to add Fiji to its transit visa waiver list to help its labour shortage.

Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Top United States officials are meeting with the Solomon Islands government today as Honiara's security pact with China continues to simmer.

Tongans get some relief from Covid restrictions from today

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

The Tonga government is easing some Covid-19 restrictions from today.

Covid limits on travel to Vanuatu lifted

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

The Vanuatu government has eased international and domestic restrictions brought in to curb the spread of Covid-19.

Nursing staff stood down for not complying with mandates

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa

Amid the community spread of Covid-19 in American Samoa, nursing staff at the territory's only hospital have been placed on leave for failing to comply with covid-19 mandates.

Kata: Petrol

Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kata, Opinion

Moana Pasifika miss another round due to covid-19

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Moana Pasifika will miss another Super Rugby Pacific game as the match against Western Force has been called off because of an outbreak of Covid-19.

Solomon Islands-China security deal needs scrutiny - Mahuta

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the new Solomon Islands security arrangement with China is unwelcome and unnecessary and should be open to regional scrutiny.