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Articles by RNZ
Survey 'honest snapshot' of Fiji's poverty position, says sacked statistician
Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The man sacked for publishing Fiji's household and income survey says the report is an 'honest snapshot' of the country's poverty situation.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Friday 1 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Samoa Airlines explains delay; Samoan sailors head for work abroad; Tongan brothers killed in US city; Tongan brothers killed in US city
New multimedia segment for Pasifika on mental health
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A new mental health segment led by Pacific organisations has launched online and on air this week to address mental health concerns in the Pasifika community.
Church ministers in Fiji quit over refusal to vaccinate
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A group of church ministers in Fiji have resigned because they do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Prospective RSE workers scammed in Samoa; Vaccination for workers not yet mandatory, says Vanuatu union; Tonga's PSA calls for the Secretary to Government to be sacked
Mauger confirmed Moana Pasifika team’s head coach
Thursday 30 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
Aaron Mauger, who is of Cook Islands descent, pays tribute to his Pasifika heritage and families after he was confirmed as Moana Pasifika’s inaugural head coach.
New data shows Pacific leading NZ youth in vaccination rollout
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
More Pasifika teenagers in Aotearoa New Zealand are fully vaccinated against Covid-19 than teenagers in other ethnic groups.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 29 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Another eight Covid-10 deaths in New Caledonia; 75 candidates register for Tonga election; Kanak broadcaster Joseph Caihe mourned; Samoa reissues travel advisory for incoming travellers
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
One hundred and nine medical personnel have arrived in Noumea from France to help combat the spread of Covid-19; Samoa's Parliament resumes today to discuss and pass amendments to the Electoral Act 2019.
Moana Pasifika to call Mt Smart home
Tuesday 28 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Sports
Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium has been announced as the new home ground for the inaugural Moana Pasifika's Super Rugby team in their debut season of the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Phone chats with Xi for Tonga and Solomons leaders
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional, Solomon Islands, Tonga
China's President Xi Jinping has held phone talks with the King of Tonga and the prime minster of Solomon Islands in recent days.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 27 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fiji PM calls for better global co-operation on pandemic; Samoa Airways financial woes under investigation; Samoa's PM reflects on key phase in democratic journey; Five million Covid vaccination doses milestone reached in NZ; Vanuatu launches International Court of Justice
Samoa Covid vaccination figures below official expectations
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
A total of 19,567 Covid shots were administered during Samoa's two day mass vaccination campaign but its below what officials hoped to achieve.
Roses beat Silver Ferns – again
Saturday 25 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Netball, Sports
The England Roses upset the world champion Silver Ferns 49-45 in the final game of the Taini Jamison Trophy series in Christchurch on Thursday night.
Indonesian forces evacuate residents amid more violence in Papua
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Indonesia's military forces have been evacuating residents of Kiwirok district in Papua province's Pegunungan Bintang regency following more violence there.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
NZ donating more Covid-19 vaccines to the Pacific; Trans-Samoa flights back on; Mick Byrne appointed coach of Fijian Drua; Fiji's Solicitor-General stood down; NZ lockdown proves hard for Cooks businesses; Looking to bring back Solomons students
The good the bad and the ugly
Friday 24 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Rugby Union, Sports
The All Blacks and Springboks have 100 years of shared history, some glorious and some shameful. By Joe Porter of RNZ.
Thousands take part in Samoa mass Covid-19 vaccination drive
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Today is the second and final day of lockdown in Samoa with health authorities going door to door to administer Covid-19 vaccines.
In Brief: News from around the Pacific
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Two day lockdown for vaccination begins in Samoa; Cooks extending subsidy; report critises Jakarta over West Papua; Niue MP finally getting vaccine and more...
Stranded Cook Islanders resisting takeaway treats
Thursday 23 September 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A group of Cook Islands Olympic team members locked down in New Zealand are planning to keep it healthy despite the return of takeaways.
