Regional

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.

Regional


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.

New Caledonia


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.

Papua New Guinea


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.

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.

Australia


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.

New Caledonia


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.

Regional


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.

Regional


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.

Regional


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.

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.

Regional


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.

Fiji


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.

Regional


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.

Pacific Islands


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.

New Caledonia


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.

Papua New Guinea


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.

Federated States of Micronesia


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.

Regional


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

Regional


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.

Regional


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