Regional
Failed Tahitian Village project set to be revived
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
The French Polynesian government plans to relaunch the Tahitian Village project later this month after years of setbacks and downgrades.
Samoa's opposition left leadership following ban on Tuilaepa
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) is without a leader in Parliament following the suspension of former Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi.
More details on China’s high-level delegation visit to the Pacific
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands government has confirmed the much anticipated high-level visit by the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to the country is ahead of schedule this week.
Cook Islands 2022 Budget focuses on health, minimum wage, and the pension
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands 2022 Budget, called 'Keeping the Faith', includes a boost to the pension and minimum wage.
Australia promises the Pacific a new look
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
Australia's newly sworn-in foreign minister, Penny Wong, says the new Labor Government 'will be a generous, respectful and reliable member of the Pacific family.'
Samoa's HRPP leader suspended indefinitely from Parliament
Tuesday 24 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The leader of Samoa's Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP), Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, and the party's secretary Lealailepule Rimoni Aiafi have been suspended indefinitely without pay from Parliament.
Covid-free Pacific islands look to rejoin the world
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), neither of which have had Covid community cases, are preparing to re-open their borders.
Commemoration held in Tahiti for politicians on a flight that vanished
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
A commemoration has been held in French Polynesia to mark the 20th anniversary of the disappearance of a leading opposition politician in the Tuamotus.
Equity for women and children driving PNG's Somare-Brash
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A female candidate in the Papua New Guinea elections believes it is more important than ever that PNG has women MPs in Parliament.
Deadly Tongan volcano unlikely to erupt in near future - Niwa scientists
Monday 23 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano that devastated Tonga after a massive eruption on 15 January is unlikely to erupt again, say scientists from New Zealand's National Institute for Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa).
WHO's warning of covid surge during PNG election
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A health expert is warning of a surge in Covid-19 cases if people do not adhere to control measures during the election this July in Papua New Guinea.
Community group slams Fiji minister as out of touch over food costs
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The head of a community development organisation in Fiji has criticised a government minister for telling people to "learn to make adjustments" to avoid feeling the impacts of rising food prices in the country.
Judge dismisses attempt to stop seven new electorates being added
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A judge in Papua New Guinea says a one-man Supreme Court bench does not have the power to stop an Act of Parliament that has already been enforced.
AFP calls Solomons' opposition claims 'categorically false'
Friday 20 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands opposition leader Matthew Wale is urging the Australian government to investigate a rental deal involving the Australian Federal Police and a government politician in Honiara.
Surgery puts Fijian Drua captain out of match against Crusaders
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Captain Meli Derenalagi will miss the Fijian Drua's clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch on Friday.
Cook Islands deputy PM reinstated
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The seven-month suspension of Cook Islands Deputy Prime Minister Robert Tapaitau has been lifted ahead of the general election later in the year.
Cyclone Gina close to Vanuatu
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Early on Friday morning Tropical Cyclone Gina was 15km north-east of Vanuatu's Efate Island and 40km south of the Shepherd Islands.
Pacific health services receive $76m boost
Thursday 19 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific health services in New Zealand have received a $76 million boost in this year's Budget.
Former PM speaks out about PNG election delays
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A former Papua New Guinea prime minister says the national elections must never again be deferred.
'You can't budget your way out of poverty' - Call for no more 'token gestures'
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand government is being urged to implement long-term solutions to tackle poverty in Pacific communities.
