Regional
World Bank's $1 billion grant for Vanuatu aims to reform squatter settlements
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
A VT2 billion grant from the World Bank Group is set to reform unplanned urban settlements in Vanuatu and effectively improve the standard of living for many families.
Niue: 'Dramatic rise' in Covid-19 community cases
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Community cases of Covid-19 in Niue have jumped from four to 17 since the first cases were reported last Thursday.
New Caledonia and Vanuatu sign memorandum for marine cable
Monday 1 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the governments of Vanuatu and New Caledonia last Friday afternoon effectively paves the way for a second submarine cable instalment from Port Vila to Lifou, in New Caledonia.
Pacific nations add colour, oils to Games opening ceremony
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Five years of build-up has become a reality after the 22nd Commonwealth Games began in Birmingham in England on Friday morning.
Cook Islanders get ready to go to the polls
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islanders go to the polls on August 1st to choose a new 24 member parliament.
NZ Air Force delivering critical freight to Kiribati and Fiji
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
A New Zealand Air Force Hercules is delivering crucial water infrastructure to help Kiribati cope with a severe drought.
Niue has first covid cases in the community
Friday 29 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Covid-19 has arrived in the community in Niue.
Dentist wants action to reverse high levels of child tooth decay
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A paediatric dentist in Fiji is dedicating his career to improving dental health outcomes for the South Pacific.
France pays out on nearly 100 nuclear compo claims
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The French nuclear compensation commission CIVEN says last year it paid out US$16.6 million to victims of France's nuclear weapons tests.
MP blames Commission for election chaos
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Re-elected Papua New Guinea MP Tim Masiu says much of the blame for the country's election fiasco can be directed at the Electoral Commission.
Commonwealth Games 2022 begins: Follow live updates
Thursday 28 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Five years of build-up are set to become a reality as the 22nd Commonwealth Games begin in the English city of Birmingham.
Tokelau itching to get its people home again
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tokelau
Plans are underway to help Tokelauans stuck abroad, mostly in New Zealand and Samoa, to return home.
PNG's Governor-General to delay return of election writs
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The Governor-General of Papua New Guinea Sir Bob Dadae has accepted a recommendation from the Electoral Commission to delay the return of writs in the country's general election.
Pacific news and sport in brief
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Pacific Islands, Regional
PNG monkeypox warning, Tokelau leaders meet again, and honour for Tahiti MP.
Vanuatu athletes' battles just to get to Friendly Games
Wednesday 27 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's 17-strong team for the Commonwealth Games has jumped through hoops to get to England.
Wallis experiencing Covid surge
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
More people are succumbing to Covid-19 on the French territory of Wallis due to the refusal to vaccinate and test.
Pacific News in Brief
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
America is sending high ranked diplomats to Solomon Islands.
Commonwealth observers call for big changes in PNG electoral process
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The Commonwealth group that has been observing the Papua New Guinea elections has called for an urgent review of the election process.
'Deafening silence' on democratic deficit in Pacific
Tuesday 26 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A Fijian political leader is calling out the Australian and New Zealand governments on their "deafening silence" on human rights issues in the region.
New Caledonian separatists sign MoU with West Papua counterparts
Monday 25 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's pro-independence FLNKS movement has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP), which wants independence from Indonesia.
