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Pacific
NZ’s ‘diplomatic tiff’ with Kiribati could push it closer to China: Expert
The New Zealand government’s decision to review its development aid in Kiribati has “all the hallmarks of a diplomatic tiff” and could “push away” the Micronesian island nation closer to China, a regional political commentator says.
Drop in NCEA level 1 success partly due to new requirements
Half the teens who failed NCEA level 1 did so only because of new literacy and numeracy requirements.
'Our future looks secure': Pacific Islands Forum unite
Regional leaders will meet this week at the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Special Leaders Retreat in Fiji. "We have come through a period of some fracture," incoming PIF Chair and Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown said. "Re-establishing those ties, re-establishing relationships, that's going to be an important part of the side events of this meeting."
Cyclone Gabrielle: Displaced seasonal workers helping rebuild community
A group of Pacific seasonal workers who “lost everything” during Cyclone Gabrielle say they are determined not to let the ordeal get the better of them. Christine Rovoi of Stuff reports.
Micronesia endorses Nauru candidate to replace Puna
A week before Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meet in Fiji for a Special Leaders Retreat – the five Micronesian member countries have resolved major outstanding decisions from the Suva Agreement – that assured their return to the regional political body.
Cook Islands Prime Minister calls on Japan to protect oceans
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has spoken with the Prime Minister of Japan about his concerns about the plans to dump nuclear discharge into the Ocean.
PM Brown holds talks with Japanese Foreign Minister on nuclear wastewater discharge
The incoming Forum Chair and Prime Minister of the Cook Islands, Mark Brown, is leading a Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) delegation to Tokyo this week to convey concerns and requests of Pacific Leaders for deferral of Japan’s planned discharge of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.
Rarotonga warmer and dryer, reveals climate change report
Rarotonga is getting warmer and dryer as surveys show increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. - ‘Annual rainfall has decreased significantly in Rarotonga since 1951’
PM Brown welcomes Kiribati back into PIF
Prime Minister Mark Brown is welcoming Kiribati back into the fold of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Restoring Pacific Islands Forum to its full solidarity: Puna
Henry Puna, Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum says he is delighted with the announcement from the President of Kiribati Taneti Maamau confirming their return to the Forum.
Kiribati reportedly returning to the Pacific Islands Forum
Forum Chair, the Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, said his office has received a letter confirming this intention from the Kiribati President, Taneti Maamau.
Historic Tokelau election: All three atolls vote in same electoral process
It was election day in Tokelau yesterday, with the population of about 1400 voting across four electoral locations.
Puna’s re-election desire: Govt reaffirms support for Micronesian candidate
The Cook Islands Government has reaffirmed their intention to support a Micronesian candidate for the Pacific Islands Forum Secretary General role following reports that Henry Puna wants another crack at the top regional job.
Japan offers to meet over plans to dump treated radioactive water
A month away from the expected discharge of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, Japan has offered to meet a high-level delegation from the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) in its attempt to assure that the process is safe for the environment and health of peoples of the Pacific.
Activists call for US apology for Marshall Is nuclear tests
Over 100 activist groups, including Greenpeace, Veterans for Peace, and the Arms Control Association have signed a letter calling on US President Joe Biden to apologise for nuclear tests conducted in the Marshall Islands.
Samoa govt fears labour drain after Canberra offers work visas
Samoa’s acting Prime Minister has expressed concern at Australia offering up to 3000 visas for Pacific migrants, saying it will further drain Samoa's already strained labour workforce.
Marine protected areas have ‘little impact’ on tuna stocks
No-take marine protected areas in the western and central Pacific Ocean appear to offer no benefit to tropical tuna conservation according to a new study published in Frontiers in Marine Science. By Caleb Fotheringham, RNZ Pacific journalist.
Who takes over from Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister when she steps down?
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will stand down on February 7. She said she had hoped to find the energy and heart to continue in the role over summer, “but I have not been able to do that”.
Cooks ready to assume Forum chair
Cook Islands Government is working closely with the outgoing Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat chair and Fiji’s prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, and other Pacific Islands Forum Leaders to bring back Kiribati into the Forum.
Missing Kiribati fisherman found after six days at sea
A New Zealand Air Force Orion crew has successfully located two Kiribati fishermen.
Japan likely to delay release of radioactive water into the Pacific
Japan is potentially revising the timing of a planned release of treated but still radioactive wastewater into the sea to “around spring or summer”.
Tonga remembers devastating volcanic eruption one year ago
Churches across Tonga have commemorated the victims and the struggles endured as a result of the eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano on 15 January, 2022.
