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Articles by RNZ
Te Maeva Nui NZ a ‘raging success’
Wednesday 4 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Art, Features
The New Zealand Cook Island community came together over the past weekend to celebrate their culture, with the Te Maeva Nui Festival.
'Whakaura' to connect Pasifika youth to their voyaging roots
Monday 2 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Art, Features
The National Library of New Zealand is hoping to connect Pasifika youth to their Polynesian voyaging history with the launch of an interactive education program. Tiana Haxton of RNZ reports.
Bougainville unveils multibillion-dollar plan to deliver ‘transformative benefits’
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama has signed an agreement aiming to deliver $US4.8 billion worth of critical buildings, roads, ports and airports.
Cook Islands cultural heritage comes alive at Te Maeva Nui festival in Auckland
Friday 29 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Culture, National
The biggest cultural event on the Cook Islands’ calendar, Te Maeva Nui, is being celebrated in Auckland this weekend. Tiana Haxton of RNZ Pacific reports.
Vanuatu opposition files no-confidence motion against PM Sato Kilman
Tuesday 26 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's opposition has filed a motion to call an extra-ordinary session of parliament Monday next week to debate a motion of no confidence against new Prime Minister Sato Kilman, who was elected for the top job.
Battling the stigma of mental health across the Pacific
Wednesday 13 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Health, National, Pacific Islands, Regional
Mental health remains a stigma in the Pacific, but there might be some good news out of the Cook Islands. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
Cooks' tourism industry upbeat, but anger persists over high air fares
Friday 8 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, National
The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic, but it's still dealing with slow seasons and high airfares. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ reports.
Tongan PM remains the country's leader
Tuesday 5 September 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tongan Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni remains the country's leader following a vote of no confidence against him on Wednesday.
'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
Sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination
Monday 28 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
Scientists studying tortoise and turtle shells near the Marshall Islands have found they contain nuclear contamination. An article in the journal PNAS Nexus considered 'Anthropogenic uranium signatures in turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles from nuclear sites', RNZ Pacific reports.
Cook Islands looking abroad to inspire a football revolution
Friday 18 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Football, Sports
The Cook Islands Football Association (CIFA) is looking to use a method more popular in the country’s national sport in order to improve the results and appeal of their men’s and women’s national teams.
Baby whales ‘thrown over the reef’ during migration due to warmer oceans
Thursday 17 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Environment, Features, National, Weekend
A whale scientist in the Cook Islands expects beached calves to become a more common occurrence as storms grow in intensity due to climate change. Caleb Fotheringham of RNZ Pacific reports.
Men jailed for plot to kill ex-Samoan leader Tuilaepa
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Two men charged with conspiring to murder former Samoan prime minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi have been jailed. RNZP reports.
Damage caused by Hawaiian wildfires worth billions
Monday 14 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Over $US5.6 billion worth of infrastructure was destroyed in the wildfires that devastated the town of Lahaina last week, RNZ reports.
Cabinet reshuffle ahead of no-confidence-motion: Vanuatu
Monday 7 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's prime minister has reshuffled his cabinet just four days after a motion-of-no-confidence against his leadership was submitted to parliament.
Cook Islands Māori declining as English dominates in NZ
Saturday 5 August 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Education, National
Thousands of Cook Islanders across Aotearoa New Zealand are celebrating their language this week, but for the majority, their knowledge of Cook Islands Māori is declining. Rachael Nath, RNZ Pacific journalist, reports.
‘Low’ low season for fishermen
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Economy, Local, National
Fishermen in the Cook Islands want government intervention to stop foreign vessels coming in and fishing in their waters. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.
Solomons' PM signs new deals with China
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has defended China saying its strategic interests are misunderstood.
New budget gets economy back on track: Fiji's Finance Minister
Friday 14 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Parliament signed off on its 2023-24 national budget on Thursday after four days of debate, which the government says will put the nation "on the right trajectory".
Climate crisis an 'existential threat', says Commonwealth head
Tuesday 11 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Many small island states live in fear of natural disasters, as unprecedented storms become more frequent, says Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, RNZ reports.
