Regional
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.
Solomon Islands make winning start as Vanuatu footballers test positive for Covid-19
Friday 18 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands made a winning start to the FIFA World Cup Oceania Qualifying tournament in Qatar this morning but Vanuatu's participation is in doubt after the bulk of their squad tested positive for Covid-19.
Video gaming leading to problem gambling for Pasifika
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Shocking insights from a new study have confirmed that online video gaming is a gateway to problem gambling for Pasifika youth.
Covid forces Polyfest audiences online
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The world's biggest Pacific dance festival is getting ready to take the stage in Auckland next week - but for the first time the show will go on without any crowds.
PNG police may not get guns they want for election security
Thursday 17 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea Police have revealed the guns they want for the National Elections security operations have yet to be purchased.
Fijian Drua player sacked for disciplinary reasons
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The Fijian Drua Super Rugby team have sacked utility back Serupepeli Vularika for disciplinary reasons.
Reports of first Covid death in Vanuatu
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
There are unconfirmed reports from Vanuatu that the country has recorded its first Covid-19 death.
Search ends for missing Cook Islands fishermen
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Island Police have discontinued their search for a pair of fisherman now missing for nine days.
American Samoa allows cannery re-opening after federal advice
Monday 14 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in American Samoa, Regional
American Samoa's lieutenant governor, Talauega Eleasalo Ale, said the territorial government took federal advice before allowing StarKist Samoa tuna cannery to re-open.
