Regional
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.
In brief: Covid-19 in the Pacific
Wednesday 23 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
People in American Samoa are in disbelief after the discovery of its first Covid-19 case in the community.
Blunt warning for Samoa sailors if they offend
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Samoan sailors working overseas have been warned they must maintain acceptable standards of behaviour.
American Samoa confirms community cases of Covid-19
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in American Samoa, Regional
American Samoa's health department confirms community cases of Covid-19 in the territory.
Call to support Tongan workers in NZ, Aust labour programmes
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
For the estimated 5,000 Tongans employed in New Zealand and Australia under their respective Pacific seasonal work schemes, the volcanic eruption and tsunami that devastated the Kingdom on 15 January 2022 was an entirely unforeseen event.
Rapa Nui 'Moai' stone statue begins long journey home
Tuesday 22 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
A huge "Moai" statue, one of the iconic stone monuments from Rapa Nui or Easter Island has begun its journey back home.
The latest Covid-19 stories in the Pacific
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
French Polynesia has recorded another 1,855 Covid-19 cases in the last 48-hour reporting period.
Outrage in Fiji as rapist plays rugby while serving sentence
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
There has been widespread condemnation of convicted rapist and Fiji rugby sevens star Amenoni Nasilasila's inclusion at a local tournament last weekend.
Covid-19: Death rate among unvaccinated 17 times higher than among vaxxed, Fiji Govt warns
Monday 21 February 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Government warns unvaccinated people in the vaccine-eligible population are 17 times more likely to die if they contract Covid-19 than those that are vaccinated.
