Regional
Vaccine sceptics in PNG parliament asked to shut up
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
Papua New Guinea's government is under pressure to strengthen its message about Covid-19 vaccination, and MPs who spread baseless claims about vaccine efficacy have been asked to shut up.
Vanuatu backs Kanak call to delay vote on independence in New Caledonia
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu's leader is formally supporting the demand of Kanaks in New Caledonia for a delay in the referendum on independence.
Pandemic presents big challenges for Pacific seasonal workers
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand
Despite the arrival of seasonal workers from the Pacific to New Zealand, there are fears the upcoming season will still be a big challenge.
New book explores the legal systems of 16 Pacific nations and territories
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands
A book providing an overview of the legal systems of a selection of Pacific nations and territories has been published.
Twelve new MPs in Tonga election - but no women elected
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Tonga
Tonga has elected an all-male parliament, with nine new faces coming in via the 17 People's Representative seats, and three among the nobles.
Covid-19 Fiji: 15 new cases, infections continue downward trend - govt
Thursday 18 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji
Fiji has reported 15 new cases of Covid-19, taking the number of active cases to 524 since the latest outbreak began in April this year.
Certifying group ramps up pressure on regional fisheries organization
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Marshall Islands
Every year, a potential showdown looms between Pacific island countries and distant water fishing nations at the annual meeting of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) that happens early next month - over one issue or another.
Covid-19: Fiji eases restrictions further
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Sian Solomon | Published in Fiji, Pacific Islands
Health authorities in Fiji say once the country achieves 90 percent vaccination rate, Covid-19 restrictions will be eased further.
Polls in Tonga open for 2021 election
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Tonga
About 60,000 Tongan voters are able to vote in a new government today.
Hopes Kiribati will maintain PIPA sanctuary
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Kiribati
Conservation International, one of the groups involved in the formation of the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA), is hoping Kiribati will maintain the marine sanctuary.
Fijian families set for relocation as cyclone season arrives
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Ten Fijian families living in a flood-prone area of the capital Suva are preparing to relocate from their homes, the government said.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Wednesday 17 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Covid-19 in Fiji: 14 deaths, 32 new cases; PNG Covid-19 deaths in capital underestimated; Date for Bougainville by-election moved; Supreme Court Justice in Samoa expresses concern at state of juvenile facility
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Former Marshalls president Heine appointed USP pro-chancellor; PNG law reform head hits out at Pandemic Act; US seizes drugs bound for Fiji; PNG health minister welcomes NZ emergency medical team
Pacific civil society disappointed after "most exclusionary" COP
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific civil society organisations say COP26 was the most exclusionary and inequitable of the annual United Nations climate negotiations so far and the results are equally disappointing.
New Zealand vows to help to get water to Kiribati islanders
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Kiribati, Regional
As the people of the Kiribati island of Banaba again plead for a reliable water supply, New Zealand says it stands ready to help.
Palika says keeping New Caledonia referendum date is 'declaration of war'
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's pro-independence Palika party says the French decision to maintain next month's referendum date amounts to a declaration of war against the Kanaks and progressive citizens.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Caledonia TV crew attacked; Open-ended general strike looms in Tahiti; NZ sends Pfizer vaccine for 12-14 year old Fijians; Samoa govt plans second nationwide vaccination campaign
NZ sends medical team to PNG as Covid-19 overwhelms its health system
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
A New Zealand medical and logistics support team with essential supplies to assist Papua New Guinea with its Covid-19 crisis have departed New Zealand.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Village in Samoa takes hardline against unvaccinated residents; PNG outlines how it will support Bougainville post-referendum consultations; Samonn man given wrong jail sentence; PNG may have to "rethink" efforts to cut logging and coal mining
72 candidates to contest Tonga's election next week
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
The number of candidates in next Thursday's election in Tonga has dropped. This is on top of one of the shortest candidate lists in Tongan history - at 75. But one candidate has since died and another two have stepped aside to help their colleagues.
