Regional
Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM over China deal
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
Two of Australia's top intelligence chiefs have met Solomon Islands' Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to raise Canberra's concerns over the security agreement the Solomons is due to sign with China.
Cyclone forms northwest of New Caledonia
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Fiji's Meteorological Service says the tropical storm to the northwest of New Caledonia has developed into a tropical cyclone.
Tonga's Govt offers development loans to businesses
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tonga's Government has announced a financial recovery package of $US9.78 million to help revive the country's economy.
Rapana opens up on World Cup chances
Tuesday 5 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
Explosive Canberra Raiders winger Jordan Rapana has revealed he wants to play for New Zealand at the 2022 Rugby League World Cup.
Samoa reduces its Covid-19 alert level
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa will downgrade its Covid-19 alert to Level 2 to allow government ministries, businesses and civil society to deliver services around the country.
Clean-operation underway at pearl farms in French Polynesia
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The Direction of Marine Resources (DRM), the French Polynesian government's marine department, will continue its large clean-up operation in many islands surrounding French Polynesia.
New Zealand couple found dead in Vava'u, Tonga, police say
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tonga police are investigating the death of a New Zealand couple in Vava'u.
Fiji's Sayed Khaiyum defends convicted rapist playing sevens
Monday 4 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fijian Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the nation's prison laws allows the chief of the Corrections Services to let serving inmates participate in sporting activities.
Tonga volcano: NIWA scientists to map eruption's impact on seabed
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
NIWA scientists are set sail to Tonga to survey the seabed around Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in the aftermath of its eruption earlier this year.
Confidence Rio Tinto will pay for Panguna cleanup
Friday 1 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A Bougainville women's MP remains confident that mining multi national, Rio Tinto, will fund a cleanup around the Panguna mine.
Tsunami warning lifted after big quake near New Caledonia
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A tsunami warning issued for Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu after an earthquake struck south-east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands yesterday has been lifted.
Papua New Guinea to build closer ties with Indonesia
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape had confirmed his government will finalise up to nine agreements with Jakarta to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia.
FSM President appeals to Sogavare to stop deal with China
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional
Federated States of Micronesia's President David Panuelo has appealed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to scrap the China Solomon Islands security pact.
Samoa records first Covid-related death
Thursday 31 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 related death.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Outbreak of flu in New Caledonia; back in the air for Tahitians; and new president for French territory
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.
Medical professionals leave for Tonga to help with mental trauma
Wednesday 30 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
A team of eight medical professionals from New Zealand have left for Tonga.
New tax to be levied in French Polynesia
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
From 1 April a new one-percent consumption tax will be levied in French Polynesia.
FSM President asks China to help stop war in Ukraine
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Federated States of Micronesia, Regional
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia has appealed to China to ask Russia to stop its war in Ukraine.
New Zealand and Fiji sign partnership agreement
Tuesday 29 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
New Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising "shared commitment and vision for regional solidarity".
