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Articles by RNZ
Compact countries urge more US engagement
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
US Congressional leaders have ramped up pressure on the White House to elevate focus on negotiations over Compacts of Free Association with the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.
Australian immigration into Norfolk undermining the island - writer
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
A Norfolk Islander writer is accusing the Australian government of imposing what he calls "zombie policies" on the island.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
More New Caledonia domestic flights; 90 percent of Fiji population fully vaccinated against Covid-19; Fiji eases curfew
Cooks PM repeats calls for international recognition of climate debt
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands Prime Minister is calling on the international finance community to recognise the debt small island states are taking on for climate adaptation and mitigation.
CNMI posts highest single-day local positive cases at 22
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional
The Covid-19 community spread in the Northern Marianas shows no signs of abating as Saipan recorded its single-day high of 22 local positive cases on Thursday.
Vaccine sceptics in PNG parliament asked to shut up
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea's government is under pressure to strengthen its message about Covid-19 vaccination, and MPs who spread baseless claims about vaccine efficacy have been asked to shut up.
Vanuatu backs Kanak call to delay vote on independence in New Caledonia
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's leader is formally supporting the demand of Kanaks in New Caledonia for a delay in the referendum on independence.
Pandemic presents big challenges for Pacific seasonal workers
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand
Despite the arrival of seasonal workers from the Pacific to New Zealand, there are fears the upcoming season will still be a big challenge.
New book explores the legal systems of 16 Pacific nations and territories
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands
A book providing an overview of the legal systems of a selection of Pacific nations and territories has been published.
Twelve new MPs in Tonga election - but no women elected
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Tonga
Tonga has elected an all-male parliament, with nine new faces coming in via the 17 People's Representative seats, and three among the nobles.
Covid-19 Fiji: 15 new cases, infections continue downward trend - govt
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji
Fiji has reported 15 new cases of Covid-19, taking the number of active cases to 524 since the latest outbreak began in April this year.
Fijian families set for relocation as cyclone season arrives
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Ten Fijian families living in a flood-prone area of the capital Suva are preparing to relocate from their homes, the government said.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Covid-19 in Fiji: 14 deaths, 32 new cases; PNG Covid-19 deaths in capital underestimated; Date for Bougainville by-election moved; Supreme Court Justice in Samoa expresses concern at state of juvenile facility
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Former Marshalls president Heine appointed USP pro-chancellor; PNG law reform head hits out at Pandemic Act; US seizes drugs bound for Fiji; PNG health minister welcomes NZ emergency medical team
Pacific civil society disappointed after "most exclusionary" COP
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific civil society organisations say COP26 was the most exclusionary and inequitable of the annual United Nations climate negotiations so far and the results are equally disappointing.
Marata Niukore returns to hometown NRL club
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby league, Sports
Parramatta back rower Marata Niukore, who is a Cook Islander, will join the Warriors on a four-year contract starting in 2023.
New Zealand vows to help to get water to Kiribati islanders
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
As the people of the Kiribati island of Banaba again plead for a reliable water supply, New Zealand says it stands ready to help.
Palika says keeping New Caledonia referendum date is 'declaration of war'
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says the French decision to maintain next month's referendum date amounts to a declaration of war against the Kanaks and progressive citizens.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Caledonia TV crew attacked; Open-ended general strike looms in Tahiti; NZ sends Pfizer vaccine for 12-14 year old Fijians; Samoa govt plans second nationwide vaccination campaign
NZ sends medical team to PNG as Covid-19 overwhelms its health system
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A New Zealand medical and logistics support team with essential supplies to assist Papua New Guinea with its Covid-19 crisis have departed New Zealand.
