Regional
Covid-19: One death, 309 new cases amid third wave in Fiji
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has reported one death and 309 new cases of Covid-19 in the community - 194 of them confirmed in the 24 hours to 8am on Wednesday.
Pasifika receive New Year's honours
Thursday 30 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Seventeen people have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's honours for their services to Pacific communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Ross Taylor farewells Black Caps
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
New Zealand's highest run scorer in international cricket Ross Taylor will retire from the Black Caps at the end of the summer.
Tonga's PM names new government
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Tonga's new Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni has announced his new 12-member Cabinet and the two Governors for Vava'u and Ha'apai.
Kyrgios: 'Australian Open would be a disaster without the Big Three'
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Regional
With Roger Federer already ruled out of the Australian Open it would be a "disaster" if Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal do not turn up for the first Grand Slam of the year, Nick Kyrgios said, adding that the sport needs the 'Big Three' to continue playing.
Fiji ramps up Covid-19 protocols
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Health authorities in Fiji have stepped up travel protocols as cases of Covid-19 dramatically increase in the country which reopened to international visitors on 1 December.
Ash cloud from Tongan volcanic eruption spreads
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano continues to erupt intermittently, and ash has been detected in all directions up to 30km away.
Tonga volcano continues to pump out plumes of gas and dust
Friday 24 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcano in Tonga is continuing to pump plumes of gas and dust several kilometres in to the air.
World Bank says Marshalls needs people-focused solutions
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
A World Bank report says the Marshall Islands must focus on people-centered development to overcome a range of economic challenges the atoll nation is being confronted with.
Moana Pasifika to host Blues, Drua to play Tahs in opening round of Super Rugby
Thursday 23 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Moana Pasifika will face off against the Blues in Auckland in their opening match of the revised Super Rugby Pacific competition while the Fijian Drua take on the Waratahs in New South Wales.
New knowledge on rheumatic fever leads to call for more screening
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Important new findings about the causes of rheumatic fever could help prevent it, and head off the resulting heart damage dealt to scores of children each year, experts say - but only if they lead to broader surveillance and vigilance.
Veterans recalled to Samoa 7s team
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Manu Samoa 7s head coach Muliagatele Brian Lima has named a 20-man squad for the upcoming World Sevens Series.
Vanuatu tourism will welcome NZ investment fund - business owner
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
A resort owner in Vanuatu has welcomed news of more funds to support Covid-19 recovery in the Pacific.
Acid rain and eruption prompts warning in Tonga
Wednesday 22 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Acid rain from a large volcanic eruption in Tonga continues to threaten water tanks, and ash threatens air quality as huge plumes of gas and dust are thrust into the air.
In brief: news from around the Pacific
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The captain of a police patrol boat has been found guilty in Samoa; not guilty pleas after Solomon Islands PM's house fire; Nuie gets new vehicles for vaccination drive; and more
Lone survivor of murders found amid crawling ants - Fiji court hears
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Warning: this article contains content that may be distressing.
Dead bodies, missing people in Fiji a concern - rights activist
Tuesday 21 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
The frequent discovery of dead bodies and the increase in the number of missing people in Fiji is a concern, says a human rights advocate.
Samoa rugby mourn death of Jake Grey
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
Lakapi Samoa has announced the death of former Manu Samoa front rower Jake Jacob Grey.
New Caledonia eases Covid-19 restrictions
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia is easing Covid-19 related restrictions for the Christmas and holiday period as case numbers have dropped.
Covid-19: Fijians urged to take Omicron variant seriously
Monday 20 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji's Health Ministry is concerned that people are not taking the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus seriously.
