Regional
Fiji sprinter secures Mini Games gold as Tonga bags shot put win
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji athletics star Banuve Tabakaucoro swept to victory in the men's 100 metres title at the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Tonga skipper overwhelmed at receiving honour
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The captain of Mate Ma'a Tonga's Women's rugby league team Lavinia Tauhalaliku admits she was left 'overwhelmed' when told she would be skipper.
Leaving a lasting Pacific Ocean legacy
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
In a vast ocean area with around 30,000 known islands, traditional navigators of the Pacific have been known to say, 'first you choose your destination, then you figure out how to get there'.
Ministers to discuss Pacific aviation post-covid
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Ministers from 18 Pacific Islands states are meeting this week to discuss the future of aviation post-pandemic.
PNG election misinformation 'worse than ever'
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
As the Papua New Guinea elections approach there are increasing worries about the spread of false information.
Big hike in number of covid cases in Nauru
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Nauru, Regional
The number of active Covid-19 cases in the community in Nauru has almost doubled in three days.
Weightlifter tearful after taking gold and gaining Hall of Fame honour
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Papua New Guinea's Dika Toua has won her 13th overall Oceania Weightlifting Championships after ruling the women's 49-kg class of the Pacific Mini Games in Northern Marianas Islands.
A new Pacific reset? Why NZ must prioritise climate change and labour mobility
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Analysis -The frequent use of the term "shared values" to describe developments in the Pacific tends to obscure a distinct shift in New Zealand and Australian relations with their Pacific partners over the past two decades.
'Important to have role models in rugby league' says Murdoch-Masila
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Kiwi Ferns' debutant Roxy Murdoch-Masila says it's important to have more female representation and role models in rugby league.
Tonga-NZ league game will be emotional for some players
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
This Saturday's highly anticipated test match between the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga is set to be an emotional one for many players making their international debut.
Fritch describes pro-independence candidates' wins in Tahiti as catastrophic
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia's president Edouard Fritch has described the election of three candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party to the French National Assembly as catastrophic.
New Caledonia FLNKS member meets UN decolonisation committee
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A New Caledonian delegate has told the UN decolonisation committee that last year's referendum on independence from France has led the territory into a political and institutional impasse.
Pacific News Briefs
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira has won another assembly member in the aftermath of defections from the Tahoeraa Huiraatira.
Pro-independence candidates in Tahiti win seats in French National Assembly
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
In an unprecedented result, French Polynesia's three seats in the French National Assembly have been won by the candidates of the pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira Party.
Nauru records first community Covid-19 cases
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Nauru is now battling its first Covid-19 outbreak in the community.
Pacific News Briefs
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Department of Homeland Security has completed its investigation of the bomb threat hoax of May 31st.
Pacific leaders urged to decriminalise homosexuality across the region
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson is urging Pacific leaders to decriminalise homosexuality across the region.
Droughts on Kiribati are more frequent, last longer, and more intense says UN
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
The head of the UN in Kiribati says the drought situation affecting the country will continue to put more pressure on already water-stressed families and households in the coming months.
Australia's Foreign Minister visits Solomon Islands
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
The Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong arrived a short while ago at the Solomon Islands Prime Minister's office in Honiara.
Pacific Mini Games 2022: First day of competition gets underway in CNMI
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The first events for the Pacific Mini Games have started in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, even as the final sporting contingents continue to arrive.
