Pacific Islands
Pearls strike gold in opening Oceania World Cup qualifying game
Wednesday 20 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fiji began its Oceania Netball World Cup Qualifier campaign with a 74-32 victory win over Papua New Guinea at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. The Fiji Pearls were fired up from the first quarter with former basketball player Vilisi Tavui accurate in front of goal.
An expanded, empowered Pacific Islands Forum could lock in Pacific security
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Opinion - Amid global political turbulence, the Pacific is a region whose influence is sought by the world's powers. Regional coordination is as important as ever.
Pacific digital toolbox needed to hammer out misinformation
Tuesday 19 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Opinion- a shortage of resources and investment from major digital platforms has left the Pacific region battling a campaign of misinformation and under-moderation.
Storm cleanup begins after huge swells hit three Pacific nations
Monday 18 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
More huge waves are forecast for the Cook Islands, even as a clean-up is underway for damaged infrastructure and buildings in parts of the Cook Islands, American Samoa and French Polynesia.
Progress on women's rights tackled at Pacific forum
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Gender-issues, family violence and fostering women to leadership have been key themes at the Pacific Islands Forum summit, which brought together leaders and representatives from most Pacific Island countries.
Unexpected sea surges slam into Cook Islands and Tahiti
Friday 15 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
An unexpected weather event has damaged properties and flooded roads in the Cook Islands while French Polynesia is dealing with the aftermath of huge swells.
Pacific Islands Forum launch new regional blueprint
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new longterm strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.
US pledges to deepen engagement in the region
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
United States vice-president Kamala Harris has assured Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Suva that Washington will "significantly deepen" its engagement in the region.
Micronesia bloc responds to Kiribati's departure from Pacific Forum
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The four Micronesian nations are "saddened" by Kiribati's shock decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum regional body (PIF), the Federated States of Micronesia president says.
United States announces new commitments including embassies, strategy on Pacific
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United States has announced a suite of new commitments in an effort to boost its relations with Pacific Island countries during the Forum Leaders' Meeting taking place in Suva.
Will Australia’s new climate policy be enough to reset relations with Pacific nations?
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping his government’s more ambitious climate policy will help reset Pacific relations when he meets with island leaders next week, writes Wesley Morgan – Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University.
'Forum Family' to convene in Suva for the 51st leaders' meeting
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fiji is set to host the 51st Forum Leaders Meeting (PIF51) scheduled to take place in the capital, Suva, from 11 to 14 July.
Pacific news in brief
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
PNG and Indonesia at odds over waste shipments, World Bank payment for Tonga schools, and arrest over Pago Pago bomb threats
Mixed views on French overseas portfolio rejig
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
France's abolition of the status of an overseas minister has received mixed reactions in both France and its overseas territories.
New film a 'love letter' to urban Pasifika community
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
An all-female film crew is about to launch Still Here, a documentary series intended as a love letter to the central Auckland Pasifika community.
Pacific News in Brief
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Call for Samoas to talk on travel, American Samoa easing covid restrictions, and rat infestation at govt department
Fiji, Palau and Samoa call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining at UN conference
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Palau, Fiji, and Samoa have announced their opposition to deep-sea mining, calling for a moratorium on the emerging industry amidst growing fears it will destroy the seafloor and damage biodiversity.
Pacific News Briefs
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The number of Covid-19 cases in Nauru continues to rise.
Pacific News Briefs
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The number of Covid-19 cases in Nauru has surpassed two thousand.
PNG tops 2022 Mini-Games medal tally
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Papua New Guinea earned the most gold medals in the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games.
