Regional
Palau adamant youth get a seat at the table in Our Ocean conference
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
Palau's Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment Steven Victor says it is significant for Palau to be the first small island developing state to host a large event like Our Ocean.
Pasifika providers say a one-size-fits-all Health NZ won't work
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Pacific health leaders are standing firm on their challenge to Aotearoa's new health authority to ensure it is not a one-size-fits all system.
Regional Victoria announced as host of 2026 Commonwealth Games
Tuesday 12 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Regional
Victoria will host the 2026 Commonwealth Games with towns across the State set to deliver the sixth Home-Games in Australia.
Our Ocean conference: more than 80 countries to be represented
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
The Our Ocean Conference opens in Palau this week and more than 500 delegates from upwards of 80 countries are expected to attend.
Macron and Le Pen top Presidential poll in the Pacific
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
In the first round of the French presidential election, France's Pacific territories have chosen the incumbent Emmanuel Macron and the National Rally's Marine Le Pen as the two top contenders.
NZ supporting call for urgent climate action at ocean conference
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Global leaders need to realise the harmful impact their lack of climate action is having on the Pacific region, New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples and Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs Aupito William Sio says.
Fiji makes winning 7s return
Monday 11 April 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Fiji, Regional
Olympic champions Fiji returned to the HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series in style with a stunning victory in Singapore.
New Caledonia's Palika party wants people to vote left in Sunday's first French election
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A pro-independence party in New Caledonia, Palika, is urging people to vote for any left politician in the first round of the French presidential election on Sunday.
Concern over unparalleled threat to the Pacific Ocean
Friday 8 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
A group of former heads of state and regional leaders want the Our Oceans Conference in Palau to result in "meaningful outcomes" to safeguard the future of Pacific peoples.
Cyclone Fili continuing to impact New Caleldonia
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
The latest report from Fiji's Meteorological Service says Cyclone Fili remains a category two cyclone close to New Caledonia, moving south-east at about six knots.
Call to toughen up PNG's Leadership Code
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
An advocacy group in Papua New Guinea says when the country's leaders are censured under the Leadership Code they should face life in prison.
Untold mining story of Banaba in art at West Auckland gallery
Wednesday 6 April 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
A travelling multi-media installation is currently showing at Te Uru Art Gallery in West Auckland New Zealand.
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.
