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Articles by RNZ
US sanctions Marshall Islands elected leaders for corruption
Friday 15 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
The United States issued a travel ban against two members of the Marshall Islands parliament for corruption it says involved bribe-taking, the first-time elected leaders in this US-aligned western Pacific nation have been publicly sanctioned by the US government.
NZ economy shrinks 0.3 per cent in three months ended September
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Pacific Islands, Regional
The economy shrank in the third quarter as households spent less, exports fell, and manufacturing activity decreased.
Tourism, infrastructure development will continue to drive growth: ADB
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations which it says is instrumental for economic recovery and resilience.
Pacific campaigners not happy with COP28 deal
Thursday 14 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.
Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia
Tuesday 12 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.
Gender-based violence ‘is a pandemic’, survivor calls on Pacific govts to act
Saturday 9 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence, a Papua New Guinean survivor and activist says.
Study highlights barriers to engaging Pacific men supporting women’s leadership
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The use of language such as "gender" and "feminism" can be a hindrance to engaging Pacific men to supporting women's leadership in the region as such words can "alienate or provoke resistance", new research has found.
Papua New Guinea facing horror levels of HIV cases
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea recorded its worst ever number of HIV infections in 2022, and is bracing for even higher figures when data for 2023 is released.
Empowering and beautiful: Next generation of te reo Māori speakers say knowledge is power
Thursday 7 December 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Art, Features, Pacific Islands, Regional
Members of an Aotearoa New Zealand whānau (family) recently visited Rarotonga as they try to preserve their language and identity for the next generation. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.
Free West Papua campaigners convene for the inaugural meeting in Jayapura
Wednesday 22 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, West Papua
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) is holding its first ever congress in Jayapura.
Teahupoo confirmed as 2024 Olympic Games venue, but with a lighter tower
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional
After weeks of controversy over potential environmental damages, French Polynesia's iconic site of Teahupoo has been confirmed as the 2024 Olympic Games surfing competitions venue, but it will be set up in a lighter format.
‘People are struggling’: Tikopia continues to suffer post-Lola
Tuesday 21 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Food supplies are running low on Tikopia Island, in the far east of the Solomon Islands, despite fresh supplies arriving on Thursday. The islands crops were destroyed during severe tropical cyclone Lola that made landfall about a month ago.
‘We and us’: Pacific Games battle begins as opening ceremony lights up Honiara
Monday 20 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports, Swimming
The Pacific turned up on Sunday night (local time) at the newly built National Stadium in Honiara as the 2023 Pacific Games was officially opened in a ceremony befitting the region's premier sports event.
It’s not as colourful: Cook Islanders working to make tourism regenerative
Thursday 16 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National, Tourism
Visitors to the Cook Islands are being encouraged to look beyond the picture perfect post-card and give back to the environment when holidaying there. By Eleisha Foon of RNZ Pacific.
Pacific Games opening ceremony tickets ‘expected to run out soon’
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Games, Sports
Tickets for the opening ceremonies of the 2023 Pacific Games are selling fast, with the Games Organising Committee expecting a sell-out crowd on 19 November.
PNG churches not interested in taking over ‘entire government functions’
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The government is abrogating its responsibility by asking the country's churches to provide more critical social services, a Papua New Guinea think tank has warned.
China wants direct air link with French Polynesia, says Consul
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
In a rare interview, China’s Consul in French Polynesia, Tian Lixiao has told local media his country was in favour of a direct air link with Tahiti. He also shared his country's views on a wide range of topics directly affecting the Pacific region.
Cook Islands meet to agree on revised tuna measure
Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National
There will be an agreement on the revised Western Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Tropical Tuna Measure when the Commission meets in Rarotonga, Cook Islands in December.
‘Concerns’ on amount of gun violence in Auckland central
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The day a construction site worker gunned down two people in Auckland’s city centre police also responded to a dozen other callouts across the region that resulted in firearms charges.
Vanuatu on high alert for early season cyclone Lola
Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
A tropical cyclone warning was in place for Vanuatu's Torba and Senama, with tropical cyclone Lola a category 2 storm as of Monday morning (yesterday).
