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.
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".
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.
