Regional
What does the IPCC climate report mean for the Pacific
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United Nations chief scientific agency on climate change released its latest report on Monday.
Super Rugby: Drua notches a win and Moana Pasifika plays first game
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Fijian Drua have made history, defeating the Melbourne Rebels 31-26 in Queensland for their first-ever Super Rugby win.
Macron secures 91 special electors in French Polynesia
Monday 7 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in French Polynesia, Regional
The French president Emmanuel Macron has secured the endorsement of 91 special electors in French Polynesia to help register as a candidate in next month's presidential election.
Cook Islands resort bans Russians
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A Cook Islands resort owner says he is standing by his decision to ban all Russians as a protest against the Ukraine invasion.
Tributes pour in for Shane Warne following shock death
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
The cricket world is in shock after the sudden death of Shane Warne, one of the greatest players of the sport.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Solomon Islands police have launched an internal investigation into allegations that officers patrolling the PNG border assaulted fishermen from Bougainville.
Wenda likens Ukraine crisis to that of West Papua
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, West Papua
A leading West Papuan activist is comparing the plight of his region to that of the crisis in Ukraine.
Climate change: IPCC report warns of ‘irreversible’ impacts of global warming
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Many of the impacts of global warming are now simply "irreversible" according to the UN's latest assessment.
Marshall Islands remembers devastation of nuke tests
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
The Marshall Islands is today remembering those affected by nuclear testing in their country.
Bainimarama returns to Fiji after heart surgery
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has returned to the country after spending more than two months at a Melbourne hospital recovering from a heart surgery.
Dame Valerie Adams announces retirement
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Two-time Olympic shot put champion Dame Valerie Adams has confirmed her retirement from international competition.
Cook Islands condemns Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine
Saturday 26 February 2022 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Cook Islands has joined the growing voice of countries condemning Russia’s attack and the unnecessary loss of innocent lives in the Ukraine.
How one tweet got Tonga 50 satellite terminals
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
When the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai underwater volcano erupted in Tonga on January 15, it caused a communications blackout that left the country without internet and no international phone service.
Russia-Ukraine conflict to impact Pacific economies - USP academic
Friday 25 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The invasion of Ukraine is likely to have a signficant impact on the Pacific, warns a senior USP academic.
Survey to help policymakers better understand Pasifika LGBTQ+ community
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Regional
For Aotearoa to be inclusive, it needs to acknowledge the issues faced by the Pasifika rainbow community who is greatly overlooked, says a senior Pacific academic.
Cook Islands govt extends wage subsidy
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Island government has extended the wage subsidy for March as businesses feel the pinch due to an underwhelming number of New Zealand tourists.
Former All Black Va'aiga Tuigamala dies aged 52
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The former All Black and rugby league player Va'aiga Tuigamala has died, aged 52.
Fiji reports 5 more leptospirosis deaths
Thursday 24 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Five more people have died from leptospirosis in Fiji this year, taking the death toll to 19.
Onus on travellers to the Cook Islands to have a valid Covid test
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The onus of showing a negative Covid test falls on travellers to the Cook Islands. A negative test with a time stamp must be shown before travellers can board any flights to Rarotonga.
West Papuan leader indicted on treason charges
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Indonesia, Regional
West Papua human rights defender Victor Yeimo was formally indicted on charges of treason at the Jayapura District Court on Monday.
