Regional
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.
New NZ fund to help Pacific recover from Covid-19
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The New Zealand government is setting up a new investment fund to help Pacific nations recover from Covid-19.
Hopes for reviving tourism in Vanuatu dented by slow vaccinations
Wednesday 15 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Struggling tourism operators in Vanuatu could be forced out of business after the government's announcement borders may stay closed for another year, the Espiritu Santo Tourism Association says.
Ruby brings strong winds and rain to New Caledonia
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
Tropical Cyclone Ruby has brought heavy rain to New Caledonia as it's moving along its east coast.
West Papua conflict deepens, questions over regional response
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, West Papua
Armed conflict in West Papua continues to claim lives, displace tens of thousands of people and cause resentment at Indonesian rule.
France's New Caledonia policy labelled a 'catastrophe'
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A leftwing candidate in the French presidential race Jean-Luc Melenchon says the outcome of New Caledonia's independence referendum is a catastrophe.
Fiji can become billion dollar industry again, says tourism chief
Tuesday 14 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Tourism Fiji says if the booking numbers continue to come through, then the Pacific island nation is well on its way to becoming a billion-dollar industry again.
Tongan noble dies in Auckland City Hospital
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The Tonga Government has announced that Lord Ma'afu died in Auckland Hospital on Sunday.
New Caledonia faced with uncertainty over Noumea Accord exit
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A law professor in Noumea says New Caledonia is now faced with a period of high uncertainty, be it political, economic or institutional.
Solomons police investigating armed threat on the capital
Monday 13 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
Police in Solomon Islands say they are investigating reports of an armed group threatening an armed attack on the capital Honiara.
Norfolk mayor calls on the people to unite and challenge Canberra
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Norfolk Island's mayor Robin Adams says it is time for the people to unite and have a say.
Bougainville's tough stance at latest referendum talks
Thursday 9 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The President of Bougainville has taken a tough stance with Papua New Guinea in the latest talks over the independence referendum.
Group to plead with UN over New Caledonia referendum
Wednesday 8 December 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
A pro-independence delegation from New Caledonia has left for New York to raise its opposition to the December 12 independence referendum with the United Nations.
