Articles by RNZ

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.

Tongan songwriter inspires world representatives at Our Ocean conference

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

"If we fail to protect our oceans, we are failing to preserve our people, our culture, our identity," according to Mia Kami, a Tongan storyteller and songwriter.

Marshall Islands gets largest number of Covid border cases

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional

Covid-19 testing of Marshall Islanders in managed quarantine saw the largest number test positive for Covid-19 since managed repatriation started nearly two years ago.

China and Solomon Islands sign security pact

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

China's government says it has signed a framework agreement on security cooperation with Solomon Islands - a deal Australia, New Zealand and the US fear could open the door to a Chinese naval base in the South Pacific.

Chinese vessel grounded on French Polynesian reef to be dismantled

Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

Preparations are being finalised to dismantle a Chinese fishing vessel stuck on the reef of the French Polynesian atoll Arutua for more than two years.

Solomons govt confirms China security request, condemns misinformation

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands

Solomon Islands' government has confirmed that the Chinese Embassy in Honiara requested security personnel be allowed into the country from Beijing during violent anti-government riots in November last year.

Fiji investigates arrival of Russian oligarch's vessel, questions captain

Thursday 14 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

Fiji police are investigating the arrival of a luxury vessel owned by a Russian oligarch, questioning its captain about how he brought the boat to the Pacific island nation without customs clearance.

Ex MP wants religious leaders to fight for LGBTQ community and women in Pacific

Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

A former New Zealand MP aims to find the "Desmond Tutu of the Pacific" to help tackle LGBTQ issues for Pasifika.