Regional

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.

New Zealand


Ukraine top agenda at G7 Summit

Thursday 18 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Economy, National, Pacific Islands, Regional

Cook Islands and the wider Pacific could benefit from the talks on Indo- Pacific, economic resilience and economic security, gender, food, health, climate, development and digitalisation at the G7 Summit in Hiroshima, Japan this weekend.

Economy

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.

New Zealand


Biden cans historic visit to PNG for Pacific summit

Wednesday 17 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

US President Joe Biden has scrapped plans for a historic visit to Papua New Guinea for the US-Pacific Summit next week. He has also canned a visit to Australia for a gathering with fellow leaders of the Quad partnership, which includes India and Japan.

Pacific Islands


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.

Regional

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.

Regional


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.

Palau


We are still being dawn raided: Tongan community leader tells public meeting

Monday 8 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga

A meeting has been held in Auckland between the government and those who lived through dawn raids past and present.

Regional


Pacific leaders head to London for coronation

Friday 5 May 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Many Pacific leaders or their representatives will be attending the coronation of King Charles III in London this weekend.

Pacific Islands


Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting to be held in November

Tuesday 2 May 2023 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in National, Pacific Islands Forum, Politics, Regional

The date for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting (PILFM) in the Cook Islands has been confirmed. The 52nd Forum Meeting, held in the Cook Islands for the first time since 2012, will take place between November 6 to 10.

National


‘I feel empowered’: says Pacific youth delegate after nuclear summit

Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

Pacific Youth are looking at how they can spark positive change following the Hiroshima G7 Youth Summit which wrapped up this week.

Pacific Islands


Suspected measles cases rise in American Samoa

Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

American Samoa has confirmed its second case of measles, a four-year-old boy, and now has 49 probable cases.

Pacific Islands


$15,450 for Vanuatu cyclone appeal, Govt contributes $10k

Friday 28 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Vanuatu

A cheque of $15,450 has been handed to the Cook Islands Vanuatu Community to assist families who were affected by two category-four tropical cyclones in Vanuatu last month.

Local


New electoral alliance serving up ‘same soup’

Monday 24 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

There has been scorn among politicians in French Polynesia over the ruling party's hastily-convened electoral alliance electoral alliance with an opposition party, which has been eliminated from the territorial elections after failing to reach the 12.5 percent threshold.

French Polynesia


Exodus of health workers in Fiji

Friday 21 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional

A senior health practitioner in Fiji has warned that the exodus of nurses will put significant strain on the country's health sector.

Fiji


USP, New Zealand Govt ink new 10-year deal

Wednesday 19 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional

The University of the South Pacific (USP) has received a multi-million dollar funding boost after the regional institution signed up to a new multi-year partnership with the New Zealand government.

New Zealand


Temaru’s party wins first round of French Polynesia’s elections

Tuesday 18 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional

French Polynesia’s pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has come out on top in the first round of the territorial elections.

French Polynesia


‘Broad-based recovery’ across entire Pacific this year: ADB

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional

The Pacific is expected to sustain its economic recovery, with growth across all of the Asian Development Bank's developing member countries this year.

Pacific Islands


Government to provide $10k for Vanuatu cyclone relief

Thursday 13 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Local, National, Regional, Vanuatu

Prime Minister Mark Brown says he has indicated to his team at the Ministry of Finance that he is more likely to support initiatives that go to countries that are far more in need than New Zealand.

Local


Tourism to get boost at Pacific Islands Forum

Wednesday 12 April 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Features, In Depth, National, Pacific Islands Forum

Cook Islands will play a huge role in bringing leaders of all Pacific nations together at this year’s 52nd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting.

Features


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