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Articles by RNZ
New PNG police powers
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea’s amended Criminal Code Act will give police the power to deal with what they are calling ‘domestic terrorists’, RNZ reports. The impetus for the new legislation has been the rash of kidnappings carried out in a remote part of the Southern Highlands. In Bosavi, gangs of youths have captured at least three groups, held […]
Former Pacific leaders want UN action, clean up shipping industry
Tuesday 27 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A group of former Pacific leaders want the UN agency mandated to regulate international shipping "to take meaningful strides" to end the industry's reliance on dirty fossil fuels.
‘A win for all Kanak people’ says first indigenous Harvard graduate
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonian Joe Xulue has made history by becoming the first person of Kanak heritage to graduate from Harvard University in the US.
Papua New Guinea Police say net is closing in on kidnappers
Monday 19 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea’s Police Commissioner says they are identifying the suspects involved in kidnapping 17 girls earlier this month.
Some policies 'unsustainable' as Niue faces a budget hole
Wednesday 14 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
The Niue Government is set for a deficit of $NZ8.7 million for the 2023-24 financial year.
Guam’s post-Mawar recovery not up to speed, Dededo’s Mayor says
Tuesday 13 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Guam, Regional
The mayor of Guam's second largest and most populated village says she feels the recovery has been "very slow" two weeks after Typhoon Mawar made landfall in the territory.
Pacific unity crucial in ‘crowded, complex geopolitical landscape’
Thursday 8 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa’s prime minister has urged her fellow Pacific leaders to stop paying lip service to regionalism and walk the talk when making collective decisions.
Tonga’s Princess Siu’ilikutapu laid to rest
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
One of Tonga's most celebrated royals, the late Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu, has been laid to rest in Nuku'alofa.
Fiji PM admits the Budget won’t win popularity stakes
Tuesday 6 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has alluded that the upcoming 2023-2024 National Budget will be an unpopular, needs-based one.
Global Expedition will allow Pacific people to tell their stories
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
National Geographic's Pristine Seas initiative has launched The Global Expedition to support conservation efforts in the remote tropical Pacific.
Sextortion issue in the Pacific, survey reveals
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Preliminary findings of a yet-to-be released Transparency International survey has found sextortion - demanding sexual favours in return for public services - is a major issue in parts of the Pacific.
New Caledonia's FLNKS wants ICJ advice on contested vote
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement says the advice of the International Court of Justice is being sought over the contested 2021 referendum on independence from France.
Post-typhoon restoration process begins in Guam
Friday 26 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Guam, Regional
Guam is in a recovery phase after being pummelled by typhoon Mawar. In a notice yesterday morning, Guam Waterworks Authority asked customers to conserve water while its services get restored.
Iam Tongi becomes first Pacific Islander to win American Idol
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Teenage sensation Iam Tongi has won American Idol.
Two-way highway: PNG-US pact signed
Tuesday 23 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea prime minister James Marape says the increased United States security involvement in Papua New Guinea is driven primarily by the need to build up the Papua New Guinea Defence Force and not US-China geopolitics.
Mauger departs from Moana Pasifika
Monday 22 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional, Rugby Union, Sports
Aaron Mauger has resigned as head coach of Moana Pasifika.
Pasifika were raided in the lead up to the historic Dawn Raids apology
Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
RNZ Pacific can reveal Immigration New Zealand (INZ) was conducting out of hours compliance visits to private residents otherwise known as 'dawn raids' while the government was preparing for the historic Dawn Raids apology.
Tonga joins group of nations calling for phase out of coal, oil and gas
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tonga has formally joined a group of nations calling for a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Broadband, mobile services hit in Solomons due to cable damage
Friday 12 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' internet submarine cable has been damaged affecting broadband and mobile services to parts of the country.
Palau’s efforts to combat IUU fishing showing positive results
Thursday 11 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing poses significant risks to Palau, one of the world's most important fishing areas.
