Regional
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.
Sustainability of Pacific fisheries is compromised by the impacts of climate change
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Forum Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown says the sustainability of Pacific fisheries is compromised by the impacts of climate change, marine pollution and illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.
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.
Cook Islands will be ready to host Forum Leaders meeting in November: PM Brown
Wednesday 31 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, National, Pacific Islands, Pacific Islands Forum, Regional
Cook Islands Prime Minister and Pacific Forum Chair Mark Brown says preparations are well underway for the upcoming Forum Leaders meeting in November.
Pacific Summit to discuss Japan’s plan to release nuke waste water into the Pacific
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Concerns raised by Pacific Leaders about Japan’s plan to discharge over a million tonnes of contaminated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean, over the next four years will feature prominently on the agenda of the inaugural Korea – Pacific Leaders’ Summit.
All eyes on Japan
Tuesday 30 May 2023 | Written by Al Williams | Published in Art, Features, Pacific Islands, Regional, Weekend
There’s one thing glaringly obvious when I land in Tokyo - it’s big and it’s fast. Overwhelming at first, as the bus carrying me to my accommodation makes a two- hour journey through the massive metropolis. Al Williams was in Hiroshima, Japan to cover the G7 Summit and gives his account of a journey made possible by the Embassy of Japan in New Zealand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
