Regional
Pacific Islands Forum rift mended in Suva
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
In a watershed moment, Pacific Islands Forum leaders have agreed on terms to prevent Micronesian countries from breaking up the premiere regional body.
Highlands airport oil spill 'act of terrorism' PNG police
Tuesday 7 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
The police commander in Papua New Guinea's Western Highlands says the deliberate spilling of oil on the Kagamuga airport tarmac near Mt Hagen is an act of terrorism.
Pathologist due to start on backlog of post-mortems in Samoa
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Eight Samoan families will soon be able to finally bury relatives who have been in the Tupua Tamasese Meaole hospital morgue, after the arrival of a pathologist to perform post-mortems.
Total PNG election candidates far higher than first thought
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The official list of nominees for the Papua New Guinea election tells a far different story from last week's preliminary list.
Pacific netball raring to go again after Covid hammer blow
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Netball playing nations in the Pacific are looking forward to finally getting international Tests again after Covid forced them into a hiatus more than two years ago.
China's whirlwind Pacific tour a slight success with several bilateral agreements signed
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Analysis - China has been successful in signing multiple bilateral agreements with almost a dozen Pacific Island nations during its foreign minister Wang Yi's visit to the region.
Sports news in brief
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Leali'ifano top Moana player, Pacific Mini Games disappointment, and futsal team's European invitation.
Samoan opposition challenges suspension of leader in court
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's opposition has filed a legal challenge in court against the indefinite suspension of their party leader Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi and party secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi from Parliament.
Dozens of teenagers in Niue given expired vaccine doses
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
The Niue Government says 51 people received Pfizer vaccine doses which had passed their expiry date.
Australia's pledge on climate change action in the Pacific
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
Australia's Foreign Minister has pledged Australia's commitment to taking stronger action on climate after meeting with Samoa's Prime Minister in Apia.
Samoa celebrates 60 years of independence
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Church bells and police sirens rang out across Samoa at midnight to herald the start of 12 months of nationwide celebrations for the 60th year of independence from New Zealand.
Canberra called on to rein in mining companies eyeing Bougainville
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
An advocacy group says as international mining companies eye starting operations in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, Canberra must take action.
China's success in Pacific not entirely on paper
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Analysis - Despite China failing to gain endorsement from a dozen Pacific Island countries to sign up to its new regional multilateral trade and security agreement, Beijing has made its intentions known to the region: It is here to stay.
PNG minister attacked by own supporters
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Police in Papua New Guinea say their investigations into last week's attack on energy minister Saki Soloma have found he was set upon by his own disgruntled supporters.
Sio heads to Fiji as government faces pressure over China
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Pacific Minister Aupito William Sio is set to travel to Fiji tomorrow, while Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is under increased pressure over Pacific relationships.
''Lāuga is a way of understanding the world of Fa'a Samoa' says author
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Sāmoan oratory, lāuga, is performed at formal and ceremonial gatherings. It is an integral part of the Sāmoan cultural and political landscape. It is ubiquitous, found at every level of Sāmoan life from the village fono to the Parliament.
Super Rugby: Pacific flair to end the new boys’ seasons
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Talk about saving the best for last: Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both ended their seasons in fine style over the weekend - with the Drua mounting a stunning comeback to fall one point short against the Chiefs, while Moana Pasifika pulled off a huge upset over the Brumbies.
Hamilton back on World 7s series calendar
Tuesday 31 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The World Sevens series will return to Hamilton next January with the Black Ferns and All Blacks Sevens set to defend their respective titles.
Marcon writes to New Caledonia's president according to local media
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Top-level contact is reported to have resumed between the New Caledonian president Louis Mapou and the re-elected French president Emmanuel Macron.
Kiribati signs multiple deals to work more closely with China, govt says
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Kiribati formalised up to 10 agreements with China "to further elevate cooperation" between the two countries following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to the island last Friday.
