Regional
Tonga resumes import tariffs as pandemic subsidies end
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tariffs on all imports into Tonga are being resumed today marking the end of a two-year tax holiday.
Power fully restored in Niue after six day power outage
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Niue has full electricity for the first time since a widespread power outage cut began six days ago.
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.
Man hospitalised with Covid-19 after arriving in Niue on quarantine-free flight
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Niue's Director of Health has confirmed a man with pre-existing health conditions has been hospitalised with Covid-19 after arriving on a quarantine-free flight from New Zealand.
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.
State of emergency declared on Tinian due to toxic fire
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional
A major disaster and state of significant emergency has been declared for the island of Tinian in the Northern Marianas because of an out of control fire with toxic fumes.
Residents get vital access back as Vanuatu airport to reopen
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Flights to Lajmoli Airport in the Vanuatu island of Espiritu Santo will resume after 14 years.
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.
Niue reopens its borders to New Zealand tourists
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Niue is the latest Pacific Island to open to New Zealand tourists after more than two years of being shut due to the pandemic.
'Ninja style' bail checks before police shooting of Shargin Stephens
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Police emails seen by RNZ reveal officers planned to hide "ninja style" close to Shargin Stephens' house late at night to try and catch him breaching bail.
Majority of New Zealanders concerned about harmful online content - report
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealanders lack confidence in social media companies to keep them safe and are highly concerned about youth being exposed to harmful or inappropriate content.
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 economist says election of women crucial to PNG future
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A Papua New Guinea economist says the election of women in parliament will be crucial to advancing gender equality in the country.
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.
UN Ocean Conference 2022: Ocean pollution like all forms of pollution must be prevented
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Opinion - Our Ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger, writes Anthony Talouli, Director of Waste Management Pollution Control of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
Tuvalu's Kofe pulls out of UN event after China blocks Taiwanese delegates
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tuvalu
Tuvalu's foreign minister and Nobel peace prize nominee Simon Kofe has withdrawn from a UN Ocean Conference in Portugal in protest against China's decision to block Taiwanese participants in the island nation's delegation.*
Vanuatu court sentences four Bangladeshis for trafficking and slavery
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
The sentencing of four Bangladeshi nationals implicated in human trafficking in Vanuatu was handed down this week, after four years of a legal battle.
Mate Ma'a Tonga to field nine uncapped players in clash with Kiwis
Friday 24 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Mate Ma'a Tonga is making a big move for Saturday's matchup against the Kiwis, with nine uncapped players to be fielded. Most of the team have played no more than one game for Tonga, with big names such as Andrew Fifita and Tevita Pangai Jnr watching from the side-line while Joe Ofahengaue sits in reserve.
PNG Govt told it must end election "irregularities"
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The Papua New Guineea Government has been urged to do more to promote free, fair and safe national elections.
