Pacific Islands
Tongan songwriter inspires world representatives at Our Ocean conference
Tuesday 19 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
"If we fail to protect our oceans, we are failing to preserve our people, our culture, our identity," according to Mia Kami, a Tongan storyteller and songwriter.
Damning Black Ferns rugby report not a surprise to anyone
Wednesday 13 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Māori and Pasifika female rugby players and advocates are asking to not be an afterthought.
Macron and Le Pen top Presidential poll in the Pacific
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
In the first round of the French presidential election, France's Pacific territories have chosen the incumbent Emmanuel Macron and the National Rally's Marine Le Pen as the two top contenders.
Confidence Rio Tinto will pay for Panguna cleanup
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A Bougainville women's MP remains confident that mining multi national, Rio Tinto, will fund a cleanup around the Panguna mine.
Moana Pasifika ring changes following historic Hurricanes win
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fresh from the club's historic first ever win, Moana Pasifika have rung the changes for tomorrow night's rescheduled Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
American Samoa has recorded its second Covid-19 related death.
Moana Pasifika take out first ever Super Rugby win
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Moana Pasifika are hosting the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in the latest Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening.
PNG seal last semi-final spot in OFC World Cup qualifiers
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Papua New Guinea have come from behind to beat Fiji 2-1 and seal the final playoff berth in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.
Cook Islands withdraw from FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands have become the second team to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
NZ book semis spot, PNG stay alive in OFC World Cup qualifiers
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Zealand have confirmed their place in the semi finals of the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Fiji in Qatar.
Video gaming leading to problem gambling for Pasifika
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Shocking insights from a new study have confirmed that online video gaming is a gateway to problem gambling for Pasifika youth.
Search ends for missing Cook Islands fishermen
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Island Police have discontinued their search for a pair of fisherman now missing for nine days.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Solomons' figures soar; Vanuatu confirms a Covid-19 patient is critically ill; Medical staff test positive in American Samoa; Over 200 active cases in the Cook Islands; frontline staff test positive in Samoa, and more.
Pasifika warned to be vigilant against rheumatic fever
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The parents of a young boy with rheumatic fever are urging adults, particularly in Pacific communities, to take sore throats and rashes in children seriously.
Moana Pasifika's Covid postponed matches re-scheduled
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Moana Pasifika will play two mid-week games for their previously postponed Super Rugby Pacific matches against the Blues and the Chiefs.
Cooks eases travel restrictions
Friday 11 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Regulations in the Cook Islands are softening, with Prime Minister Mark Brown announcing major changes today surrounding travel to the nation.
Pacific social, health providers say they're missing out
Thursday 10 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Efforts to obtain funding to ramp up support for Pacific families in New Zealand during the pandemic is proving difficult for some Pacific-led social and health providers.
Calls for more women in politics
Wednesday 9 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
International Women's Day this week saw women's rights take centre stage across the Pacific.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pandemic-related restrictions in French Polynesia have been eased further by exempting more people from the obligation to be vaccinated.
What does the IPCC climate report mean for the Pacific
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United Nations chief scientific agency on climate change released its latest report on Monday.
