Regional
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.
Remote areas in Kiribati get World Bank climate resilience boost
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
Communities in many of Kiribati's most remote areas will receive much-needed support for climate resilience as part of a new US$20 million climate change adaptation project.
Ex-president of New Caledonia fined for undue influence
Monday 16 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
The former president of New Caledonia Philippe Gomes has been fined $US17,000 for exerting undue influence in a ruling released by the criminal court in Noumea.
Arts initiative giving disabled Pasifika opportunities to develop
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Two New Zealand-based Pasifika artists are leading a new arts initiative called the Toa Residency to increase support for Pasifika disabled people wanting to enter the arts industry.
Tonga's deputy prime minister ousted after bribery ruling
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tonga's Deputy Prime Minister Poasi Tei has become the third cabinet minister in a space of a week to lose his Parliamentary seat following a Supreme Court ruling on Friday morning in Nuku'alofa.
Vanuatu president warns against 'dictatorship' if Justice Ministry is abolished
Friday 13 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's outgoing president, Obed Moses Tallis, has urged the government not to abolish the ministry of justice, warning of a "dictatorial system".
Authorities concerned after another shark attack in French Polynesia
Thursday 12 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
A woman was attacked by a shark in Bora Bora, French Polynesia, over the weekend.
Vanuatu Govt says no to vaccine protest march
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
The Vanuatu Government has pulled the plug on a planned march for Thursday in Port Vila to protest against vaccines for young people.
New Caledonia's green nickel plan to stand out in global market
Wednesday 11 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia is looking to turn to more environmentally-friendly nickel production as countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines are able to manufacture the metal at much lower costs.
