Regional
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.
Stoush blamed on exclusion of Silktails' players from Fiji World Cup squad
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji
An extended squad of 50 players has been named to represent the Fiji Bati at the men's Rugby League World Cup in October, but not one player from the currently Australia-based Kaiviti Silktails has been included.
Third member of Ardern's US delegation tests positive for Covid-19
Monday 30 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A third member of the Prime Minister's delegation has tested positive for Covid-19, and is now isolating in Washington DC.
PNG election candidates drop by 1,000
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Fewer candidates are lining up to contest the Papua New Guinea elections than in past polls.
Stars lining up to play for Ikale Tahi
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Stars are lining up to play for Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi.
China's Wang Yi arrives in Kiribati for brief visit
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
China's foreign minister Wang Yi is in Kiribati and will be meeting with the country's President Taneti Maamau to discuss bilateral relations.
Vanuatu declares a climate emergency
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu has become the first Pacific Small Island Developing State to declare it is facing a climate emergency.
Pacific News In Brief
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Massive payout for pearl farmers, New Caledonian drug arrest, and new coach for Tonga.
Kiribati 'forced' to allow China visit says journalist
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
A Pacific journalist believes the Kiribati government has been coerced by Beijing to accommodate China's foreign minister's visit on Friday.
