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Pacific
Fears for families as Vanuatu reels from deadly earthquake
The devastating 7.3-magnitude earthquake that struck Vanuatu on Monday, claiming the lives of at least 14 people and injuring more than 200, has sent shockwaves around the world, with Ni-Vanuatuans residing in Rarotonga praying for the safety of their loved ones at home.
Emotional groundbreaking for Fale Niue
The Niue Community and Friends Inc, Society were overwhelmed to finally host their Groundbreaking ceremony for their Fale Niue Kūki ʻĀirani hostel in Tupapa.
New Zealand couple found dead in Vava'u, Tonga, police say
Tonga police are investigating the death of a New Zealand couple in Vava'u.
Fiji's Sayed Khaiyum defends convicted rapist playing sevens
Fijian Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the nation's prison laws allows the chief of the Corrections Services to let serving inmates participate in sporting activities.
Tonga volcano: NIWA scientists to map eruption's impact on seabed
NIWA scientists are set sail to Tonga to survey the seabed around Hunga-Tonga Hunga-Ha'apai volcano in the aftermath of its eruption earlier this year.
Confidence Rio Tinto will pay for Panguna cleanup
A Bougainville women's MP remains confident that mining multi national, Rio Tinto, will fund a cleanup around the Panguna mine.
Tsunami warning lifted after big quake near New Caledonia
A tsunami warning issued for Fiji, New Caledonia and Vanuatu after an earthquake struck south-east of New Caledonia's Loyalty Islands yesterday has been lifted.
Papua New Guinea to build closer ties with Indonesia
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape had confirmed his government will finalise up to nine agreements with Jakarta to strengthen its relationship with Indonesia.
FSM President appeals to Sogavare to stop deal with China
Federated States of Micronesia's President David Panuelo has appealed to Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to scrap the China Solomon Islands security pact.
Samoa records first Covid-related death
Samoa has recorded its first Covid-19 related death.
In brief: News from around the Pacific
Outbreak of flu in New Caledonia; back in the air for Tahitians; and new president for French territory
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Mannaseh Sogavare has confirmed his government has finalised a security treaty with China.
Medical professionals leave for Tonga to help with mental trauma
A team of eight medical professionals from New Zealand have left for Tonga.
New tax to be levied in French Polynesia
From 1 April a new one-percent consumption tax will be levied in French Polynesia.
FSM President asks China to help stop war in Ukraine
The President of the Federated States of Micronesia has appealed to China to ask Russia to stop its war in Ukraine.
New Zealand and Fiji sign partnership agreement
New Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising "shared commitment and vision for regional solidarity".
Moana Pasifika ring changes following historic Hurricanes win
Fresh from the club's historic first ever win, Moana Pasifika have rung the changes for tomorrow night's rescheduled Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Blues at Mount Smart Stadium.
Palau's President fronts up on PIF rift, Covid-19 and climate change
RNZ Pacific's regional correspondent, Kelvin Anthony spoke to President Surangel Whipps Jr, of Palau, on a range of issues including.
Covid-19 in the Pacific
American Samoa has recorded its second Covid-19 related death.
Moana Pasifika take out first ever Super Rugby win
Moana Pasifika are hosting the Hurricanes at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in the latest Super Rugby Pacific clash this evening.
'Not in national interest' says Solomon's opposition leader
Solomon Islands' opposition party says the Government's proposed security cooperation agreement with China reflects its careless attitude.
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture dies unexpectedly
Samoa's Associate Minister of Agriculture, Va'ele Paia'aua Iona Sekuini, has passed away.
