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Articles by RNZ
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.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Village in Samoa takes hardline against unvaccinated residents; PNG outlines how it will support Bougainville post-referendum consultations; Samonn man given wrong jail sentence; PNG may have to "rethink" efforts to cut logging and coal mining
72 candidates to contest Tonga's election next week
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The number of candidates in next Thursday's election in Tonga has dropped. This is on top of one of the shortest candidate lists in Tongan history - at 75. But one candidate has since died and another two have stepped aside to help their colleagues.
COP26 hosts want to keep climate promises with the Pacific
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The hosts of this year's UN climate change summit want to make sure their commitment to the Pacific region is clear.
France keeps December 12 date for New Caledonia's independence referendum
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
The French High Commissioner in New Caledonia Patrice Faure has just announced the December 12 date for the independence referendum will be maintained.
Police in Tonga arrest more than 100 during Covid-19 lockdown
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Police have arrested 124 people in Tonga for offences that broke Covid-19 restriction rules put in place for a week long lockdown.
Pasifika 'let down' by Christchurch council over new stadium build
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Pasifika in Christchurch say they were skipped over in city council consultation for a major stadium project, and it's not the first time.
Human rights expert calls for more female leadership on climate
Thursday 11 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Women are still missing at the top climate table, warns a human rights lawyer from the Pacific.
Boat of US paralympian Angela Madsen found in Marshall Islands
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
The boat used by American paralympian Angela Madsen on her ill-fated attempt in mid-2020 to paddle solo from California to Hawaii has washed up on a remote atoll in the Marshall Islands.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Tuvalu looking at worst case scenarios; Samoa police net massive drug haul; Samoa's ruling FAST party to conduct audit of govt finances;
Fiji reopens international borders
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reopened its international borders after covid closed them almost two years ago.
Warming oceans expected to ruin Pacific tuna industry
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The COP26 climate talks have heard that the Pacific Island region will need to contend with the loss of Pacific tuna stocks which are under threat from climate change.
Tuvalu PM tells COP26 his country is sinking
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tuvalu
Tuvalu's Prime Minister, Kausea Natano, didn't mince his words as he told world leaders at COP26 about the grim reality of the climate crisis for his country.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 9 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
West Papuan highlights deforestation at major demo in the UK; New Caledonia cancels domestic flights for three weeks; Bougainville MP John Tabinam dies
Tahiti to host 2027 Pacific Games
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
It's a case of third time lucky for Tahiti after winning the bid to host the 2027 Pacific Games.
New Zealand aims to work more alongside Pacific nations
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand Foreign Minister says the country's new Pacific policy is about a partnered approach. Nanaia Mahuta's focus on resilience is the follow up to the Pacific Reset set up three years ago.
French vessels caught fishing illegally by Vanuatu
Monday 8 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
The Vanuatu government is unhappy with France after French fishing vessels were spotted fishing illegally near Aneityum, and the Matthew and Hunter islands.
Bringing humanitarian law home
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The Pacific is facing severe effects of climate change and these are only likely to intensify, a round-table on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) has been told.
