Regional
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.
French Senate explores new statute for New Caledonia
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Work has begun in Paris towards a new statute for New Caledonia after three referendums on independence from France failed to give the Kanak people its expected emancipation.
Jacinda Ardern and Samoa's PM hold media briefing
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa and China do not have any plans for military ties, Samoa Prime Minister Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa says.
Step forward as students allowed to wear Pacific attire
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A New Zealand school's adoption of a Pacific garment is being described as a step in the right direction but more needs to be done to lift students up.
Both rival New Caledonia sides left in run for French National Assembly seats
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's first round of the French National Assembly election has seen surprise advances of the pro-independence FLNKS whose two candidates both made it to Sunday's run-off round.
Sports news in brief
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Extra money for rugby league body, Naiqama to skipper Fiji Bati, and PNG women play men's teams
France will bolster its presence in South Pacific says Lecornu
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will bolster its presence in the South Pacific while being committed to a multilateral approach that respects everyone's sovereignty.
Tonga's Tu'i'onetoa loses second electoral petition
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tonga's former prime minister, Pohiva Tu'i'onetoa, has lost a second electoral petition for bribing voters ahead of last year's election.
Commonwealth judges and lawyers speak out about action against Kiribati judge
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Three Commonwealth legal agencies are speaking out about an investigation of a Kiribati judge by the country's president.
