Articles by RNZ

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.

Pro-Independence parties asking supporters to boycott French elections

Thursday 21 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

Several pro-independence parties in New Caledonia are urging supporters to boycott the second round of the French presidential elections this Sunday.

Solomons' government limits gatherings to 10 people due to covid

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

The Solomon Islands' Ministry of Health has put a stop to gatherings of more than 10 people as it continues the fight against Covid-19.

Court orders oligarch's superyacht to stay in Fiji

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A Fijian court has granted an order to prevent a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch from leaving the country.

Trans-Tasman games chance to test ourselves, says Drua coach

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Fiji Drua head coach Mick Byrne said the one-week break has been an opportunity to freshen up and reflect on what they can do better as they prepare to face the New Zealand-based sides.

Sogavare adamant security deal with China won't undermine regional security

Wednesday 20 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands prime minister is adamant a security co-operation agreement his government has signed with China will not undermine regional security.