Regional
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.
Covid-19: Three more Omicron cases reported in MIQ
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Three new cases of the Omicron Covid-19 variant have been reported in New Zealand's managed isolation system, with none of them connected to yesterday's first case.
Pro-Macron election committee launched in New Caledonia
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A committee has been set up in New Caledonia to support the re-election of French president Emmanuel Macron although he is yet to announce whether he will again seek office next April.
Covid-19: Māori and Pacific over-represented in NRHCC hospitalisation figures in Delta outbreak
Friday 17 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The longest Covid-19 hospitalisation in Auckland and Northland during the first three months of the current outbreak was 61 days, and an overwhelming majority of patients were Māori or Pacific.
Bloomfield to speak to minister about changes to vaccine booster programme
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
While it's not inevitable Omicron will leak into the community, Dr Ashley Bloomfield says he will be speaking to ministers today about speeding up the vaccine booster rollout.
France invites drafts to revise New Caledonia's statute
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
France's overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu has called on New Caledonia's political parties to draw up proposals on the territory's new statute within the French republic, following last Sunday's referendum.
Cook Islands economy to get $80m boost
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands government has signed an agreement to secure an $US80m loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to boost its pandemic-hit economy.
Former Tonga halfback Taniela Moa has died
Thursday 16 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Former Tonga halfback Taniela Moa has died at the age of 36, the country's rugby governing body said.
Solomon Islands: Emergency supplies arrive for families
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
More than 150 households, including businesses, in the Solomon Islands capital Honiara will receive emergency supplies, three weeks after riots rocked the Pacific island nation.
