Regional
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.
CNMI governor acquitted by Senate
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The CNMI Senate has acquitted Gov. Ralph Torres of all six articles of impeachment against him, with all seven remaining senators voting strictly along party lines.
'Everything came together' as Hokule'a completes journey to Tahiti
Wednesday 18 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
Hawaii's famous Hokule'a traditional double hull canoe has completed the first leg of the "Kealaikahiki Voyage" from Hawaii to Tahiti.
Tahiti's Air Moana on track for September launch
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tahiti
French Polynesia's newest domestic airline Air Moana hopes to launch its first flights in September.
NZ's fast-track residency plans overlook Pacific people: Greens
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's plans to fast-track residency for migrants is being criticised for leaving out lower paid migrants, many of whom are Pacific Islanders.
Charges coming over Sam Basil car crash - Police Commissioner
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The man driving the car which collided with the vehicle carrying the late Papua New Guinea depuy prime minister, Sam Basil, is likely to face charges of dangerous driving.
France warned against 'recolonising' New Caledonia
Tuesday 17 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
The Kanak people won't accept France's attempt to recolonise New Caledonia.
US blocks release of mental health funds for Marshall Islands
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
Nearly a year and a half after the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched an investigation into the Marshall Islands' use of nearly $1 million in health-related grants and put a hold on new grant money, the funds remain blocked and mental health programs that have relied on the US funding for many years are languishing.
Abused RSE workers in Australia too afraid to speak out
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
Pacific female seasonal workers in Australia are more likely to experience sexual harassment and abuse but aren't able to speak out for fear of losing their job.
