Regional
'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.
Our ocean is central to our cultural traditions, legends, and way of life
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Opinion - "As Pacific Island people, we have a deep connection to the ocean. We are Small Islands Developing States and Large Ocean Island States.
Pacific security should be a matter for 'Pacific family' - Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
Australia should be more engaged in the Pacific, something the previous government failed to do sufficiently, says Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong.
Samoa PM looks to 'raise the quality' of RSE programme
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The Prime Minister of Samoa has confirmed her government is looking at halting the open recruitment process for RSE workers.
Tongan community groups to hold fono following recent gang violence
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tongan community groups in Auckland are holding a fono or meeting this Friday following recent gang shootings in Auckland.
Coastal communities in Fiji affected by ocean flooding
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The national disaster management office in Fiji is urging coastal communities to continue to exercise caution today after recent ocean flooding events.
US-Marshalls resume long-stalled talks
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the United States and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement in the Compact of Free Association treaty, negotiations resumed again this week with a two-day meeting at Kwajalein.
Kiribati govt declares state of disaster due to severe drought
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
The Kiribati Government has declared a State of Disaster for the entire country because of drought.
More Pacific pressure to decarbonise shipping
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific nations advocating for the International Maritime Organisation to decarbonise the shipping sector say they will continue to push the global regulator to clean up the industry.
