Regional
Moana Pasifika ring changes following historic Hurricanes win
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fresh from the club's historic first ever win, Moana Pasifika have rung the changes for tomorrow night's rescheduled Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium.
Palau's President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Palau, Regional
RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
Monday 28 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
American Samoa has recorded its second Covid-19 related death.
Moana Pasifika take out first ever Super Rugby win
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Moana Pasifika are hosting the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in the latest Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening.
'Not in national interest' says Solomon's opposition leader
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands' opposition party says the Government's proposed security cooperation agreement with China reflects its careless attitude.
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture dies unexpectedly
Friday 25 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture, Va'ele Paia'aua Iona Sekuini, has passed away.
Tonga reports three covid related deaths
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Tonga Government has reported three covid deaths and a total of 2,620 active cases in the Kingdom.
China-Solomon Islands security agreement leaked on social media
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
A draft security cooperation agreement, between China and Solomon Islands, has been leaked on social media.
Niue aims to contain and eliminate the virus says Premier
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Four new cases of Covid-19 have been detected at the Niuean border in relation to an Air New Zealand flight on Monday.
PNG seal last semi-final spot in OFC World Cup qualifiers
Thursday 24 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Papua New Guinea have come from behind to beat Fiji 2-1 and seal the final playoff berth in the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers in Qatar.
Doctor says Niue covid measures much needed
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Niue, Regional
Health authorities in Niue have bolstered Covid-19 measures, despite no known community transmission of the virus.
Cook Islands withdraw from FIFA World Cup qualifiers
Wednesday 23 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands have become the second team to withdraw from the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers, after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
Samoa extends lockdown due to rapid spread of Covid-19 cases
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
The Samoa Government has extended its alert level three lockdown for another two weeks, due to the rapid spread of the Covid-19 in the community.
Domestic violence in New Caledonia seven times higher than France
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Crime figures released for New Caledonia show that last year the incidence of domestic violence was seven times higher than in mainland France.
French Polynesia police seize huge meth haul
Tuesday 22 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
Police in French Polynesia have seized almost $US50 million worth of methamphetamine on a cruise ship from the United States.
NZ book semis spot, PNG stay alive in OFC World Cup qualifiers
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Zealand have confirmed their place in the semi finals of the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifiers with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Fiji in Qatar.
Thousands without clean water in Kiribati
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
It's World Water Day and Childfund New Zealand is raising awareness about the issues people in Kiribati face with contaminated groundwater.
Reports West Papuans shot dead by Indonesian forces
Monday 21 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Two West Papuans were reportedly shot dead by security forces last Tuesday during peaceful protests against Indonesia's plans to create six more provinces in Papua.
Cool cows a challenge for scientists
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The unfortunate arrival of some particularly hairy dairy cows has led to the discovery of a gene that could make NZ's national herd better able to tolerate hot summer days.
Stricter lockdown rules to be enforced in Tonga
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Tonga government is reporting a total of 1,819 active covid cases and 2 covid deaths in the country.
