Regional
Judith Collins and Simon Bridges should consider leaving Parliament - Christopher Finlayson
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Former senior National MPs are weighing in amid chaos and turmoil in the party.
From the Cook Islands to Southland, in search of jobs
Thursday 25 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
More Cook Islanders have arrived in New Zealand, leaving family in exchange for financial stability and a new adventure.
Buildings burned in looting after Solomon Islands protest
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
A police station, a Parliament building and several shops have been set on fire by looters in Solomon Islands after what started in the morning as a peaceful protest turned ugly around mid-afternoon.
Pacific boost after rugby's eligibility rules changed
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific nations are set to benefit after World Rugby decided that players will be allowed to switch national teams from next year subject to certain criteria.
Fiji rates as a 'weak democracy' - global study
Wednesday 24 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
Fiji has been classified as a "weak democracy" in an annual study by The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance.
Baby dies of Covid-19 in Fiji as govt eases curfew restrictions
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Fiji, Regional
A three-month-old baby has died of Covid-19 in Fiji. The infant's death brings the country's death toll from the virus to 695.
Plea for way home for hundreds of Tongan seasonal workers
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Hundreds of Tongan seasonal workers from the RSE scheme are stranded in New Zealand and desperate to get home.
NZ must help Pacific fight vaccine misinformation - researcher
Tuesday 23 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
New Zealand, Australia and other nations in the Pacific need to do more to combat rampant vaccine misinformation in Pacific Island countries, which poses a threat to the whole region, a researcher says.
IFC promotes PNG agriculture
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Papua New Guinea, Regional
The International Finance Corporation says the development of agriculture in the Markham and Ramu valleys of Papua New Guinea's Morobe Province, could mean major economic gains.
Compact countries urge more US engagement
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
US Congressional leaders have ramped up pressure on the White House to elevate focus on negotiations over Compacts of Free Association with the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.
Australian immigration into Norfolk undermining the island - writer
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
A Norfolk Islander writer is accusing the Australian government of imposing what he calls "zombie policies" on the island.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
More New Caledonia domestic flights; 90 percent of Fiji population fully vaccinated against Covid-19; Fiji eases curfew
Cooks PM repeats calls for international recognition of climate debt
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands Prime Minister is calling on the international finance community to recognise the debt small island states are taking on for climate adaptation and mitigation.
CNMI posts highest single-day local positive cases at 22
Friday 19 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Northern Mariana Islands, Regional
The Covid-19 community spread in the Northern Marianas shows no signs of abating as Saipan recorded its single-day high of 22 local positive cases on Thursday.
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.
