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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.
Family feud explodes at mother’s funeral in Aitutaki
A former New Zealand National Party government minister has been interviewed by Cook Islands Police after a family feud turned violent as the coffin of his late mother was being carried into her Aitutaki home last week.
Higher shipping costs : Fears Red Sea attacks will soon hit Kiwis in the pocket
New Zealand consumers could soon pay the price for shipping networks being disrupted by attacks in the Red Sea.
Govt has not considered policy guidelines on casino license issue: Fiji PM
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Coalition Government had not considered or approved any policy guidelines on the issuance of casino licenses.
Increasing toxic agal blooms could be linked to extreme weather events
The increasing frequency of toxic algal blooms could be related to extreme weather, says the NZ Ministry for Primary Industries. Shellfish toxin alerts have been issued for parts of Waiheke Island, Kawhia, the West Coast of Northland, East Cape, and Marlborough Sounds.
El Niño threat looms large over NZ tourism sector this summer
The tourism industry has been creating plans on how to prepare for the impacts of El Niño during a busy summer.
NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Peters to resume ‘Pacific reset’ plan again
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says the government wants to resume and renew the Pacific reset strategy "with greater intensity".
Marshall Islands election puts opposition in driver’s seat
The Marshall Islands national election results show the current parliamentary opposition to be in the driver’s seat to form a new government when the body meets for the first time in early January.
US sanctions Marshall Islands elected leaders for corruption
The United States issued a travel ban against two members of the Marshall Islands parliament for corruption it says involved bribe-taking, the first-time elected leaders in this US-aligned western Pacific nation have been publicly sanctioned by the US government.
NZ economy shrinks 0.3 per cent in three months ended September
The economy shrank in the third quarter as households spent less, exports fell, and manufacturing activity decreased.
Tourism, infrastructure development will continue to drive growth: ADB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations which it says is instrumental for economic recovery and resilience.
Pacific campaigners not happy with COP28 deal
Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.
Hundreds of people affected after torrential rain and flooding in French Polynesia
French Polynesia's main island of Tahiti has been mopping up at the weekend following several days of torrential rains which triggered mass flooding late last week.
Te Uki Ou students forge cultural connections on educational Tahiti trip
In a memorable cultural exchange, Apii Te Uki Ou’s Year 9 students embarked on an educational trip to Tahiti from November 14 to 19. The purpose of the journey was to delve into the shared histories between the French Polynesian region and the Cook Islands.
WCPFC20 ends with mixed results
Hosts Cook Islands expressed satisfaction with the outcomes of the 20th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20), which concluded over the weekend.
Pukapuka ferry trip for diaspora costs $640,000
A Samoan passenger ferry chartered by the Cook Islands government for $640,000 is scheduled to arrive in Rarotonga today and take 160 New Zealand and Australia based people of Pukapuka descent to the northern island. Al Williams reports.
Gender-based violence ‘is a pandemic’, survivor calls on Pacific govts to act
Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence, a Papua New Guinean survivor and activist says.
Fisheries commission meeting ends today, decisions on key proposals expected
The 20th Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC20) concludes today at the National Auditorium, with decisions expected on several key proposals.
Study highlights barriers to engaging Pacific men supporting women’s leadership
The use of language such as "gender" and "feminism" can be a hindrance to engaging Pacific men to supporting women's leadership in the region as such words can "alienate or provoke resistance", new research has found.
Papua New Guinea facing horror levels of HIV cases
Papua New Guinea recorded its worst ever number of HIV infections in 2022, and is bracing for even higher figures when data for 2023 is released.
Empowering and beautiful: Next generation of te reo Māori speakers say knowledge is power
Members of an Aotearoa New Zealand whānau (family) recently visited Rarotonga as they try to preserve their language and identity for the next generation. By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific Journalist.
