Regional

PNG churches not interested in taking over ‘entire government functions’

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

The government is abrogating its responsibility by asking the country's churches to provide more critical social services, a Papua New Guinea think tank has warned.

Papua New Guinea


China wants direct air link with French Polynesia, says Consul

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

In a rare interview, China’s Consul in French Polynesia, Tian Lixiao has told local media his country was in favour of a direct air link with Tahiti. He also shared his country's views on a wide range of topics directly affecting the Pacific region.

French Polynesia


Measures in place to prevent water disruption in Aitutaki during Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Retreat

Wednesday 1 November 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Outer Islands, Pacific Islands Forum

Measures have been put in place in Aitutaki to ensure there is no water disruption to the public and the regional leaders attending the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders retreat next week.

National


Partnership approach to security service delivery

Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Security coordinator for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), Tereroa Pumati, has appealed for cooperation and assistance from residents and visitors as the country prepares to host Pacific Leaders and their delegations in Rarotonga and Aitutaki from November 6-10, 2023.

National


$1.7m Hyundai Ioniq EVs charge up for the Pacific Islands Forum

Tuesday 31 October 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

A motorcade of brand-new Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles, valued at $1.7 million landed cost, purchased by the Cook Islands government for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting next week, underwent its first drive trial around the island last week.

National


Cook Islands Friends of Fiji to accord traditional welcome to PM Rabuka in Rarotonga

Monday 30 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will be accorded a full Fijian traditional welcoming ceremony when he arrives in Rarotonga for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

National


Mana Tiaki initiatives seek to enhance Forum delegates’ experiences

Friday 27 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

The Cook Islands continue to advance preparations to welcome Pacific Leaders to Rarotonga and Aitutaki for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52) to be held from 6 – 10 November 2023.

National


Cook Islands MP-elect Nicholas has her eye on Pacific peoples portfolio

Tuesday 24 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in National, New Zealand, Politics, Regional

The only Pacific MP-elect in New Zealand’s National Party has her eye on the Pacific peoples portfolio.

National


‘Concerns’ on amount of gun violence in Auckland central

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The day a construction site worker gunned down two people in Auckland’s city centre police also responded to a dozen other callouts across the region that resulted in firearms charges.

New Zealand


IAEA team gathers marine samples near Fukushima

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

A member of the International Atomic Energy Agency team visiting Fukushima for its first marine sampling since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant started releasing treated radioactive wastewater into the sea said Thursday, he does not expect any rise in radiation levels in the fish caught in the regional seas.

Pacific Islands


Vanuatu on high alert for early season cyclone Lola

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu

A tropical cyclone warning was in place for Vanuatu's Torba and Senama, with tropical cyclone Lola a category 2 storm as of Monday morning (yesterday).

Regional


Pacific Islands Forum Meeting preparations on track, says PM

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

With the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting just around two weeks away, Prime Minister Mark Brown says they have received confirmation from agencies, dialogue partners and leaders who will be attending.

National


Cook Islands to showcase culture and history Forum opening ceremony

Monday 23 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum

Pacific Leaders and delegates travelling to the Cook Islands for the 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PIFLM52), can expect a warm and colourful Polynesian welcome during the PIFLM52 opening ceremony to be held on the evening of 6 November 2023 at the National Auditorium in Rarotonga.

National


New Zealand’s banana ‘shortage based on seasonal demand’

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

New Zealanders are bananas for bananas, but the country relies on imports from Mexico, Ecuador and the Philippines for its supply. Some fruit growers hope to change that by sowing the seeds for a homegrown industry.

New Zealand


PNG-China common currency talks

Saturday 21 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional

One of the matters on the table for Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape during his visit to Beijing is establishing for both countries to trade in their own currencies.

Papua New Guinea


Indigenous Voice Referendum: ‘Constitutional change in Australia is challenging’

Friday 20 October 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Australia, Local, National, Regional

Australia has responded with a resounding no to a referendum seeking to change its Constitution and give indigenous people a voice. A Cook Islands voter says the result is deeply saddening.

Australia


Hipkins to remain an MP for full three years in ‘whatever role necessary’

Tuesday 17 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

Chris Hipkins says he will remain an MP for the full three-year term, but whether and how long he remains Labour's leader remains uncertain.

New Zealand


IAEA to conduct marine environment sampling near Fukushima nuclear plant

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Scientists with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), along with observers, will visit Japan next week to take marine samples near the defunct Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station.

Pacific Islands


Violence against women and girls ‘increasing’ in Papua New Guinea

Thursday 12 October 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Regional

There was alarm in Papua New Guinea Parliament last week when MPs were told that gender based and sorcery violence was widespread and much higher than reported.

Pacific Islands


Friends of Fiji look forward to reconnecting with PM after 16 years

Wednesday 11 October 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Fiji, Local, National, Pacific Islands Forum

With most Pacific Island communities each organising a meeting with their own leaders during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in November, the Fijian community is buzzing with excitement to welcome Fiji’s Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Fiji


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