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Articles by RNZ
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.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Vanuatu Public Service relaxes compulsory vaccination requirement; Nine more Covid cases in Marianas
Safe to vaccinate children, Fijian parents told
Friday 5 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Parents in Fiji have been assured it's safe for their children to receive the Covid-19 vaccine.
New Zealand to focus on resilience in updated Pacific relationshp
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand Government is further stepping up its relationship with Pacific nations.
Covid-19: 11 more test positive in the CNMI
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional
The Northern Mariana's cases of Covid-19 now total 37 after 11 more individuals tested positive as the islands' health authorities scramble to control the latest community spread of the virus.
You may as well bomb our islands Palau president tells COP26
Thursday 4 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Palau's president has told world leaders at COP26 they may as well drop bombs on the Pacific if they do not agree to radical climate action.
Covid-19: 'Stay in the game! Get your shot!' Pasifika sports stars' message
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
"Stay in the game! Get your Shot!" - That's the message Pasifika sports' stars are taking to a vaccination event in Auckland this week.
NZ Reserve Bank to improve money transfers to the Pacific
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's central bank aims to make money transfers to the Pacific islands easier to access and less expensive.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 3 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Samoa chided by US Govt agency for child exploitation; Covid-19: Australia fulfils 1 million vaccine promise to Fiji - envoy; New Zealand's Reserve Bank is working to improve the financial inclusion of Pacific nations and territories
