Regional
Cooks and Samoa kick off restart of international rugby league action
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
International rugby league is set to return next month for Pacific nations with the Cook Islands to play Samoa as part of a double-header.
'Humbling' response to Fa'afafine exhibition at Venice Biennale
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Alluring images and real-life stories of Sāmoa's Fa'afafine community have been described as 'powerful' at the 59th Venice Biennale, one of the most prestigious art and cultural exhibitions in the world
World Bank plan to improve Marshall Islands' urban areas
Wednesday 4 May 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
The World Bank has approved a new project to strengthen the climate resilience, safety, and livability of urban areas of the Marshall Islands.
Call to help Pacific deal with corruption and money laundering
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A law professor who has focuses on rooting out corruption says countries like New Zealand need to do more to help the Pacific cope with corruption and money laundering.
Human Rights group slams Fijian police after the arrest of US man
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A human rights group has criticised the actions of Fijian police saying officers breached the basic rights of a man they recently arrested.
Covid-19 reveals gaps in Kiribati's health care system
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
A nationwide project is underway in Kiribati to address gaps in the country's health care system.
Pacific leaders being ignored by the international community, says Tong
Tuesday 3 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Pacific leaders are being ignored, says former President of Kiribati, Anote Tong. He believes that the international community is ignoring the dire impact of climate change on the Pacific region.
French Pacific elections support Macron despite drop in voter turnout
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The Pacific French territories have shown their support for Emmanuel Macron at the polls. However, the territories' voter turnout has been lower than usual.
Call for Australia to allow Pacific diaspora to grow
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
An aid development economist says Canberra should focus less on Pacific aid and more on providing a migration pathway into Australia from the region.
Moana Pasifika set for first game in Australia against the Rebels
Friday 29 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Moana Pasifika will kick off the Australian leg of their Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in Melbourne.
Underwater cables to improve internet in New Caledonia
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonian telecommunications company OPT-NC has almost finished connecting key underwater internet cables. These will give New Caledonia and its eastern islands faster internet.
Tonga: NZ medical team notices signs of post-traumatic stress disorder
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Mental health is a concern in Tonga, as the country's struggle to recover from the January volcanic eruption has been made even more difficult by the current Covid-19 restrictions. New Zealand's Pacific Medical Association says that people are starting to show signs of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Fiji political polls point to a shift in allegiances says Fijian academic
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Campaigning is underway for the general election in Fiji and early predictions are pointing to a shift in allegiances.
Moana Pasifika determined to break losing streak says coach
Thursday 28 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Sekope Kepu has recovered from his collar bone injury and will captain the Moana Pasifika against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday night in round 11 of the Super Rugby Pacific tournament.
Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fijiana Drua have claimed their first Super Rugby W title in a thrilling 32-26 victory over the four-time champion NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park in Melbourne..
Lack of equipment hampers Vanuatu's Covid battle
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Efforts to contain a covid outbreak on Vanuatu's Pentecost Island are being hampered by a lack of testing equipment.
Concerns voiced on security pact between China and Solomons
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The United States has drawn a line in the sand for Solomon Islands regarding its recently signed security cooperation agreement with China.
Pacific news in brief
Tuesday 26 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
PNG's PM Marape seeks damages against Swiss banking giant UBS.
Cooks businessman calls on NZ to put Fiji on transit visa waiver list
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A Cook Islands businessman is calling on the New Zealand Government to add Fiji to its transit visa waiver list to help its labour shortage.
Top American officials meeting in Honiara to discuss China pact
Friday 22 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Top United States officials are meeting with the Solomon Islands government today as Honiara's security pact with China continues to simmer.
