Fiji military stands by senior officer amid abuse allegations; Power returns on Kili island following state of emergency; Rabi Islanders happy with visitor sign in requirement - lawyer; Seven contestants vye for Pacific beauty pageant glory.

Fiji military stands by senior officer amid abuse allegations.

Power returns on Kili island following state of emergency.

Rabi Islanders happy with visitor sign in requirement - lawyer.

Seven contestants vying for Pacific beauty pageant glory.

A new report shows there's been little to no progress to curb corruption in the Pacific; Fiji house fires leave 16 families without a place to live; PNG's soaring population raises some questions.

Efforts to curb corruption in the Pacific are 'stagnating' - Transparency International.

Fijians urged to take heed of fire safety protocols.

PNG's soaring population woes.

The World Health Organisation's appoints its first Pacific regional director; Miss Global Samoa's success inspires the Pacific community; We talanoa with Dr Dion Enari on why academia needs more Pacific voices.

Dr Saia Piukala appointed to WHO regional director role.

Miss Global Samoa's impact on world stage felt across the region.

'Pacific views should be prioritised first and foremost' - Pacific academic.

New Zealand's Green Party co-leader James Shaw is stepping down - we look at the impact he's had on the Pacific region; Fiji PM refuses to be seen as 'weak' - Fiji political expert; Cook Islands international airport celebrates 50th anniversary; 'Pacific cuisine is yet to be well established' - Tongan chef.

NZ's Green Party co-leader set to step down.

Fiji PM refuses to be seen as 'weak' - Fiji political expert.

Cook Islands international airport celebrates 50th anniversary.

'Pacific cuisine is yet to be well established' - Tongan chef.

Bad weather dampens travel plans for Tuvalu MPs; No reduction in violence against children in Fiji - stats; How to rein in abuse of US federal funds in the Pacific; NZ job site aims to help parents find more flexible work.

Bad weather dampens travel plans for Tuvalu MPs.

No reduction in violence against children in Fiji - stats.

How to rein in abuse of US federal funds in the Pacific.

NZ job site aims to help parents find more flexible work.

PNG academic says fundamental change is required after riots; 'I believe the Fiji coalition is still strong'; US Coast Guard lead says relationship with the Pacific is top priority

PNG academic says fundamental change is required after riots.

'I believe the Fiji coalition is still strong' - Usaia Waqatairewa 

US Coast Guard lead says relationship with the Pacific is top priority

Papua New Guinea will be hosting Pope Francis in late August; PNG community keen on mine but not its planned dam; Moana Pasifika's new skipper 'humbled' to lead rugby team.

Papua New Guinea will be hosting Pope Francis in late August; PNG community keen on mine but not its planned dam; Moana Pasifika's new skipper 'humbled' to lead rugby team.

PNG to host Pope Francis in August 2024.

PNG community keen on mine but not its planned dam.

Moana Pasifika's new skipper 'humbled' to lead rugby team.

Hilda Heine sworn in as Marshall Islands president; A politics professor says women in politics are unfairly targeted compared to their male counterparts; Cat shelter in Rarotonga teaches locals about empathy.

Hilda Heine sworn in as Marshall Islands' president.

Victoria University's Professor Jon Fraenkel shares his thoughts on the Fiji's political saga

Cat shelter in Rarotonga teaches locals about empathy.

Powerful ocean waves hit an important US military installation in the Marshall Islands on Saturday night; Tongan creatives take the Sundance film festival by storm; Aotearoa's Tiki Taane lights up Cook Islands' music scene.

Freak waves slams into Marshall Islands US Army base.

Tongan story captures hearts at Sundance film fest.

Aotearoa's Tiki Taane lights up Cook Islands' music scene.

Explosive allegations of an affair between two cabinet ministers in Fiji are unravelling; PNG riot recovery estimated to cost around one billion kina; Celebrating cricket and culture at the Pacific Cup in Auckland.

Explosive allegations of an affair between two cabinet ministers in Fiji are unravelling.

PNG riot recovery estimated to cost around one billion kina.

Celebrating cricket and culture at the Pacific Cup in Auckland

A wrap of the biggest Pacific news stories of the year; Bougainville wants a 'working' moderator to solve PNG impasse; RNZ Pacific releasing short-film documentary of Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption; RNZ Pacific Sports Correspondent wraps up pacific sporting highlights of the year.

A wrap of the biggest Pacific news stories of 2023.

Papua New Guinea Government failed to table the Bougainville independence referendum, the government in Buka wants to go forward with its idea for a moderator to solve the negotiation impasse.

RNZ Pacific releasing a short film documentary of the Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption.

RNZ Pacific's sports reporter wraps up Pacific sporting highlights of the year.

Safety regulations reviewed following tragic death of a 50-year old man who died in a Rarotongan lagoon; Fiji economy is showing strong growth as one-year anniversary of the coalition government approaches; Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika take on the role of santa in South Auckland.

Safety regulations reviewed following tragic death of a 50-year old man who died in a Rarotongan lagoon.

Fiji economy showing strong growth as one-year anniversary of the coalition government approaches.

Super Rugby's Moana Pasifika take on the role of santa by hand-delivering gifts to 20 Pasifika families in Central and South Auckland.

A 50-year-old New Zealand man died in Rarotonga's lagoon at Avaavaroa passage, which is a popular spot for swimming with turtles; The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has labeled COP 28 a 'disappointment'; The first Pacific Professor of Psychology at New Zealand's University of Otago hopes more follow suit.

A 50-year-old New Zealand man died in Rarotonga's lagoon at Avaavaroa passage, which is a popular spot for swimming with turtles.

In Fiji three high profile prisoners convicted for their part in the 2000 military mutiny and coup have been granted presidential pardons.

The Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum has labeled COP 28 a 'disappointment'.

First Pacific Professor of Psychology at New Zealand's University of Otago hopes more follow suit.

An education researcher is concerned over NCEA pass rates in the Cook Islands and Niue; Part three of the re-opening of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province; A Pacific community advocate encourages people to support families doing it tough this Christmas.

An education researcher concerned over NCEA pass rates in the Cook Islands and Niue.

Part three of the re-opening of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province .

Pacific community advocate giving back to families doing it tough this Christmas.

New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peter's meets with some Pacific leaders in Fiji.; A NZ government review of the Maori and Pacific Admissions Scheme is being called a waste of time by Pacific health leader; The Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province resuming operations this Friday.

New Zealand's deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs Winston Peters has set the tone for the coalition government's Pacific engagement making his first overseas trip to Fiji over the weekend.

New Zealand government plans to review a Maori and Pacific Admissions Scheme.

The Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province resuming operations this week after years of closure.

Vanuatu still recovering after being lashed by three cyclones.

Pacific climate leaders critical of the new COP28 deal after marathon negotiations; Close to 200 Pukapuka and Nassau nationals living overseas are making their way home for Christmas; Pacific fisheries experts share findings from trip to Iceland; Pasifika social media influencers collaborate to create first Polynesian Zombie movie.

Pacific climate leaders critical of the new COP28 deal after marathon negotiations.

Close to 200 Pukapuka and Nassau nationals living overseas are making their way home for Christmas.

Pacific fisheries experts share findings from trip to Iceland.

The long awaited re-opening of the Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province is set to happen next week.

Pasifika social media influencers collaborate to create first Polynesian Zombie movie.

Following the resignation of high-profile health advocate Sir Collin Tukuitonga from his advisory roles the ACT Party thinks more people should do the same; Some Pacific nations change stance on United Nations vote for humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza; The Asian Development Bank is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations; And a Cook Islands and Fiji team take part in New Zealand secondary school athletics championships in Christchurch.

Following the resignation of high-profile health advocate Sir Collin Tukuitonga from his advisory roles the ACT Party thinks more people should do the same.

Some Pacific nations have changed their stance after the United Nations overwhelmingly voted in favour of a resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in war-torn Gaza.

The Asian Development Bank is urging Pacific governments to improve the processes through which they fund their operations.

A Cook Islands and Fiji team take part in New Zealand secondary school athletics championships in Christchurch.

Pacific leaders and medical practitioners say they're saddened and surprised after a shock resignation by a prominent health leader in New Zealand; Pacific climate campaigners are condemning the latest draft of the COP28 agreement as a "meaningless wish list of optional actions" ; Bougainville's quest for independence from Papua New Guinea has been put on the back burner; Iconic Samoan building in Central Auckland marks 45 years

Leading Pacific health professional's resignation surprises many.

Pacific climate campaigners are condemning the latest draft of the COP28 agreement a "meaningless wish list of optional actions" and say it's a death warrant if they sign it.

Bougainville's anger over 'non-binding' referendum irrelevant - academic.

Iconic Samoan building in Central Auckland, 'Maota Samoa' will soon be celebrating its 45th birthday. 

'Pacific govts have a lot to prove in the fight against gender-based violence' - survivor. Critics label climate pledges at COP28 as 'repetitious'. Change for gender equality in the Pacific has been 'slow'.

A gender-based violence survivor in Papua New Guinea says Pacific governments have a lot to prove in the fight against violence.  

Critics label climate pledges at COP28 as 'repetitious'.

Change for gender equality in the Pacific has been 'slow'.

New Zealand govt's sending all the 'wrong signals' - Tongan community leader.

The Pacific Conference of Churches has endorsed the fossil fuel Non Proliferation Treaty at COP 28.

Asparagus farm providing better futures for ni-Vanuatu workers and their families.

Popular Kiwi band releases tribute song for the Cook Islands people.

Media reports of covid border restrictions for Samoa 'incorrect' - Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma; New Zealand's new Pacific minister ready to serve the community; Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister Timothy Masiu says being a journalist is pivotal; Cook Islander Taunga Kairenga takes out the New Zealand welterweight championship title.

Media reports of covid border restrictions for Samoa 'incorrect' - Aiono Dr Alec Ekeroma.

New Zealand's new Pacific minister ready to serve the community.

Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister Timothy Masiu, says being a journalist is pivotal.

Cook Islander Taunga Kairenga has won the New Zealand welterweight championship title.

Over a hundred staff at the University of the South Pacific protested the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia; Pacific people telling their own stories is a core value of the annual Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival; New marine protected areas in PNG a 'haven' for endangered species

Over a hundred staff at the University of the South Pacific protested the leadership of Vice-Chancellor Pal Ahluwalia

Pacific people telling their own stories is a core value of the annual Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival.

New marine protected areas in PNG a 'haven' for endangered species

Fiji hosts New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters for a 24 hour visit on his first overseas engagement; Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown pleased with funding commitments made at COP28 ; A Christchurch start-up wants to bring steam power to the Pacific islands to help cocoa farmers dry their beans; Vanuatu is still in a state of recovery after being lashed by three cyclones; Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province re-opens next week; Vanuatu still recovering after being lashed by three cyclones.

Fiji hosts New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters for a 24 hour visit on his first overseas engagement.

PNG begins battle to rein in resurging AIDS infections; Cook Islands paddling festival makes a comeback; Preserving Te Reo Maori a priority for music group.

Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown pleased with funding commitments made at COP28.

PNG begins battle to rein in resurging AIDS infections.

A Christchurch start-up wants to bring steam power to the Pacific islands to help cocoa farmers dry their beans.

The Cook Islands' prestigious Vaka Eiva paddling festival has made a comeback, hosting its first major international tournament in three years.

Preserving Te Reo Maori a priority for music group.

Pacific leaders launch new initiative for a more 'prosperous' region; West Papuans in Auckland call on NZ govt to confront Indonesia; Harmful bacteria a 'significant threat' in Tonga's water tanks - study

Pacific leaders launch new initiative for a more 'prosperous' region.

West Papuans in Auckland call on NZ govt to confront Indonesia.

Harmful bacteria pose a 'significant threat' in Tonga's water tanks - study.

The UN climate change summit in Dubai has opened with a deal to hand out money to countries hit by disasters linked to global-warming; Palau's president is already garnering support from Pacific leaders to commit to sustainable ocean management; The Papua New Guinea Minister of Bougainville Affairs stressed in a parliamentary statement that the Bougainville referendum results are non-binding, and it's for national parliament to determine the region's future political status; The Pacific Games in Solomon Islands has now been officially announced as the largest ever in the history of the regional tournament.

Climate change summit in Dubai opens with a deal to hand out money to countries hit by disasters linked to global-warming.

Palau's president is already garnering support from Pacific leaders to commit to sustainable ocean management.

PNG's Minister of Bougainville Affairs stresses Bougainville referendum results are non-binding.

The Pacific Games in Solomon Islands has now been officially announced as the largest ever in the history of the regional tournament.

Pacific leaders are in Dubai wanting to hold big polluters to account over their lack of climate action; Pacific tuna fishery countries and territories to meet in Rarotonga; French Polynesia dominates 1500m Vaa finals.

Pacific leaders are in Dubai wanting to hold big polluters to account over their lack of climate action.

Pacific tuna fishery countries and territories to meet in Rarotonga.

French Polynesia dominates 1500m Vaa finals.

Some Pacific countries are querying the benefits of the seasonal worker schemes in Australia and New Zealand; Opposition leader of Tuvalu wants to scrap the Tuvalu/Australia treaty if elected; Solomon Islands mens football team have qualified for the Pacific Games grand final for the first time in 12 years; A Samoan character has been introduced to the online gaming world of Overwatch 2.

Some Pacific countries are querying the benefits of the seasonal worker schemes in Australia and New Zealand.

Opposition leader of Tuvalu wants to scrap the Tuvalu/Australia treaty if he is a successful candidate in the upcoming election.

Solomon Islands mens football team have qualified for the Pacific Games grand final for the first time in 12 years.

A Samoan character has been introduced to the online gaming world of Overwatch 2.

Marshall Islanders will know the make up of its new parliament early next year; The general secretary of the Oceania Weightlifting Federation, Paul Coffa, says the future of the sport in the Pacific is bright; Stars of Pacific weightlifting held in high regard; Indigenous Pacific languages celebrated and preserved in the Mana Moana concert.

Marshall Islanders will know the make up of its new parliament early next year.

The general secretary of the Oceania Weightlifting Federation, Paul Coffa, says the future of the sport in the Pacific is bright.

New Zealand weightlifter David Liti says he welcomes the competition his Samoan rival Sanele Mao brings to the Olympic qualification race.

Perfomance by the Signature Choir alongside the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra in a special one night only event.

A new initiative is providing Pasifika rugby players the chance to transtion into making decisions at the Rugby Union boardroom table; New reports show improvement to RSE Schemes in NZ & Australia; Team Fiji and French Polynesia rake in the gold at the Pacific Games in Honiara.

A new initiative is providing Pasifika rugby players the chance to transtion into management and decision-making positions.

Two new reports say labour mobility schemes in New Zealand and Australia have had an overall positive impact for Pacific nations.

It was raining gold medals at the Pacific Games on Saturday for team Fiji and French Polynesia.

Pacific Games 2023: Proud father reunites with daughter after nine years; Vanuatu yet to contain political instability; Child abuse is 'not the Pacific way' - delegates to UN committee; 'Child abuse cases are largely unreported in Fiji' - Save the Children CEO.

Pacific Games 2023: Proud father reunites with daughter after nine years.

Vanuatu yet to contain political instability.

Child abuse is 'not the Pacific way' - delegates to UN committee.

Child abuse cases are largely unreported in Fiji says the Save the Children CEO.

Pacific Games 2023: Fiji women's basketball team go through to the semi-finals; New data reveals an increase in NZ students learning Pacific languages; Global leaders pressured to do more for climate-displaced communities.

Fiji women's basketball team go through to the semi-finals.

New data reveals an increase in NZ students learning Pacific languages.

Global leaders pressured to do more for climate-displaced communities.

Competition heats up at the Pacific Games; A Cook Islands woman is on a mission to increase awareness of dyslexia; A Fijian ice cream maker shares secrets of the sweet coconut nectar

'The Pacific Games have lifted the region's spirits' - RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins

Cook Islands woman on a mission to increase awareness of dyslexia.

A Fiji ice cream maker shares orgin secrets of the sweet coconut nectar.

A climate advocate vows to hold NZ's new government to account following its plans to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration; Food security in Tikopia island in the Solomon Islands is a major concern after severe tropical cyclone Lola; France's new ambassador to the Pacific focused on peace and freedom for the region; Taika Waititi's film 'Next Goal Wins' premieres in Auckland.

A climate advocate vows to hold NZ's new government to account following its plans to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration.

Food security in Tikopia island in the Solomon Islands is a major concern after severe tropical cyclone Lola.

France's new ambassador to the Pacific focussed on peace and freedom for the region.

Pasifika actors dominate in Taika Waititi's latest film, 'Next Goal Wins'.

U.S make commitments to Pacific youth on global issues; A man associated with what is viewed as an extreme left party in Tonga has been arrested after threatening to kill a political rival on social media; Tonga's Prime Minister is adamant Nauru's Baron Waqa 'misunderstanding' is smoothed over; The 17th Pacific Games officially opened in Solomon Islands with a colourful celebration; The longest mural in the South Pacific is finally complete.

U.S. Department of State Special Envoy for Global Youth Issues meet Pasifika on how to address worldwide challenges including climate change.

A man associated with what is viewed as an extreme left party in Tonga has been arrested after threatening to kill a political rival on social media.

Tonga PM tells Lydia Lewis what people can expect from next Leaders Summit.

The 17th Pacific Games officially opened in Solomon Islands with a colourful celebration of culture and unity.

After 18 months, the longest mural in the South Pacific is finally finished.

The Pacific Games hosted by Solomon Islands kicks off; Four people die in violence during a by-election in Papua New Guinea; Food arrives in affected areas of Vanuatu after Lola ripped through the region; Part 2 of gender equality and family planning series; Wellington's Signature choir prepare for upcoming performance.

Around five thousand athletes and officials are participating in the sporting event in Honiara with 24 codes on offer.

Almost a month since tropical cyclone Lola ripped through Vanuatu.

Pacfic performers prepare for upcoming show at Auckland's Spark Arena.

Abortion rights, incest and creating safer environments for women to speak up against abuse discussed in this gender equality and family planning talanoa.

Life is returning to normal in Fiji after severe tropical cyclone Mal shaved the country's western divisions. People in Vanuatu have marched against the ongoing political instability in the house. First part of a series on women's reproductive rights and gender equality within the Pacific.

Life is returning to normal in Fiji after severe tropical cyclone Mal shaved the country's western divisions.

People in Vanuatu have marched against the ongoing political instability in the house.

A group of refugees, stranded in Papua New Guinea, has been told that they will lose all services on Wednesday next week.

Gender equality and family planning has been raised with Pacific leaders off the back of the Pacific Island's Forum

A ship providing critical medical care in the Pacific has two weeks to pay a $300,000 repair bill; Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'; The endeavours of Pacific people to better their communities and Aotearoa were celebrated over the weekend at the Sunpix Pacific Peoples Awards.

A ship providing critical medical care in the Pacific has two weeks to pay a $300,000 repair bill.

Cook Island tourism calls on visitors to be 'climate change conscious'.

The endeavours of Pacific people to better their communities and Aotearoa were celebrated over the weekend at the Sunpix Pacific Peoples Awards.

Aitutaki matriarch shares fond memories of past Pacific leaders' forum; Domestic issues in front of mind for Federated States of Micronesia president Wesley Simina; Cook Islands' athletes depart for Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands; Criminal lawyer explains how NZ justice system fails Pacific peoples.

Aitutaki matriarch recalls fond memories of past leaders forum.

Domestic issues in front of mind for Micronesia president Wesley Simina.

Cook Islands' athletes depart for Pacific Games in Honiara, Solomon Islands.

Criminal lawyer explains how NZ justice system fails Pacific peoples.

Tuvalu PM tries to secure treaties before country submerged; Outer island community in Fiji reluctant to relocate despite sea level rise; Pacific aid map shows China reducing spending in the region.

Tuvalu's Prime Minister is throwing everything he can at securing treaties with his pacific neighbours before his country is submerged under water.  

Outer island community in Fiji reluctant to relocate despite sea level rise.

Pacific aid map shows China reducing spending in the region.

Pacific Islands Forum leaders announce commitments for region's future; United Nations rep says the US is committed to climate financing for Pacific; Don't lift the ban on oil and gas exploration - Vanuatu's climate minister to incoming NZ government.

Pacific Islands Forum leaders announce commitments for region's future.

The U.S representative to the United Nations says America is committed to delivering on climate financing for the Pacific.

"Don't lift the ban on oil and gas exploration" - Vanuatu's climate minister says to incoming New Zealand government.

Old wounds are re-opened at the Pacific Islands forum; Nauru's president a 'no show' at Pacific leaders retreat in Aitutaki ;Pro-choice advocates in Guam are elated over the US territory's supreme court's recent decision.

The wounds of last year's rift at the Pacific Island's forum have re-opened.

Nauru president a 'no show' in Aitutaki for Pacific leaders retreat.

Pro-choice advocates in Guam 'elated' over anti-abortion law.

Cook Islands culture on display for Pacific Islands Forum opening ceremony; Micronesia 'will continue to support' Baron Waqa to lead PIFs - Palau President; RNZ Pacific's shortwave service turns 75; Moana Pasifika new coaches are optimistic for next Super Rugby season.

Cook Islands culture on display for Pacific Islands Forum opening ceremony.

Micronesia 'will continue to support' Baron Waqa to lead PIFs - Palau President.

RNZ Pacific's shortwave service reaches 75 years of broadcasting. 

Moana Pasifika new coaches are optimistic for next Super Rugby season.

Former Nauru president Baron Waqa unfazed over his critics; Cook Islands foreign minister speaks on forum's founding father; US and Australia set to provide cheaper internet for the Pacific; An act of faith leads Samoan teenager to create golfing history.

Former Nauru president Baron Waqa unfazed over his critics.

Cook Islands foreign affairs secretary speaks on forum's founding father.

Four people have died in violence during a by-election in Lagaip electorate in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province.

US and Australia set to provide cheaper internet for the Pacific.

An act of faith leads Samoan teenager to create golfing history.

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting begins this week; Cook Islanders share what it means to host forum leaders meeting; Pacific cacao farmers unlocks potential of their beans.

The 52nd Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting begins this week.

Cook Islanders share what it means to host forum leaders meeting.

Pacific cacao farmers unlocks potential of their beans.

Pacific leaders arriving into Rarotonga for the PIFs meeting; Special votes confirms there'll be NO Pasifika MPs in the next New Zealand government; Solomon Islands prepare to welcome thousands of athletes for Pacific Games; Kiwi Samoan school student excels in Chinese language competition. 

Pacific leaders arrive in Rarotonga for annual PIF summit.

Zero Pacific representation in NZ's next govt.

Solomon Islands prepare to welcome thousands of athletes for Pacific Games 2023.

Kiwi Samoan school student excels in Chinese language competition.

A drought has been declared in parts of Tonga; What can we expect in the upcoming Pacific Islands Forum summit? Church leaders in PNG say they would rather save souls than provide public services; Support for deep sea mining moratorium grows as ISA meeting gets underway

A drought has been declared for Tonga's main island Tongatapu as well as the nearby island of 'Eua.

Pacific analyst says China and US will 'stamp their mark' at PIF meeting.

PNG churches not keen to take on more govt services - commentator.

Support for deep sea mining moratorium grows as ISA meeting gets underway.

NZ health and defence force tests emergency response. Bougainville woman wins seat in PNG parliament. Fiji's military continued intervention in govt affairs 'concerning' - Political expert. Nauru crowns new beauty pageant winner.

NZ health and defence force tests emergency response.

Bougainville woman wins seat in PNG parliament.

Fiji's military continued intervention in govt affairs 'concerning' - Political expert.

Nauru crowns new beauty pageant winner.

Schools in Vanuatu grapple with damages and disruptions in the aftermath of Lola.

Pasifika health boss shares personal journey of living with breast cancer

Veteran politician takes the top job in Nauru

Cyclone Lola: Tikopia in urgent need for food and medical supplies

Schools in Vanuatu grapple with damages and disruptions in the aftermath of Lola; Cyclone Lola: Tikopia in urgent need for food and medical supplies; David Adeang becomes Nauru's fourth president in the past four years; Pasifika health leader opens up about living with breast cancer

Pacific states voting against a UN resoltion for a ceasefire in Gaza has been called hypocritical; Last week's cyclone claims two lives in Vanuatu; Refugee advocate in Australia says Nauru's new president is the 'preferred choice'; New Cal pro-independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising'

Pacific states voting against ceasefire in Gaza conflict labelled 'hypocritical'.

Cyclone Lola claims two lives in Vanuatu.

Refugee advocate says Nauru's new president is the 'preferred choice'.

New Cal pro-independence groups urges France to stop 'recolonising'.

All Blacks and Springboks seek a fourth rugby world cup title

Remote island in Solomon Islands also battered by Cyclone Lola; Suspected deaths by suicides rates among NZ Pasifika people drops; All Blacks and Springboks seek a fourth rugby world cup victory

Remote island in Solomon Islands also battered by Cyclone Lola.

Suspected deaths by suicides rates among NZ Pasifika people drops

Cyclone Lola destroys schools and more than 10,000 homes in Vanuatu; covid leads to record high numbers of HIV cases in PNG; and more than 60 researchers are in Samoa to set up a Pacific science academy.

Cyclone Lola destroys schools and homes in Vanuatu.

An NGO wants Papua New Guinea to realise the country is experiencing an alarming rise in new HIV infections.

The establishment of a Pacific Science Academy has been labelled an important step for the region.

Vanuatu on high alert as tropical cyclone Lola makes landfall; Politicians involved in PNG illegal gun trade according to police; 'Slap in the face': Pacific climate advocates denounces Fiji PM's recent comments; Posthumous award recognises the legacy of Tongan Fijian academic.

Superstorm tropical cyclone Lola makes landfall in Vanuatu.

Politicians involved in PNG illegal gun trade according to police.

'Slap in the face': Pacific climate advocates denounce Fiji PM's recent comments.

Posthumous award recognises the legacy of Tongan Fijian academic.

Tropical cyclone Lola develops into category 5 superstorm; Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for Pacific immigrants; New Green MP 'elated and humbled' to secure a seat in NZ Parliament; Melanesian youth in New Zealand celebrate their unique cultures.

Australia's new permanent resident visa opens doors for Pacific immigrants.

Destructive hurricane force winds with gusts of over 300 kilometers are forecasted as Cyclone Lola moves towards Northern Vanuatu.

New Green MP 'elated and humbled' to secure a seat in NZ Parliament.

Melanesian youth in New Zealand lead the way in preservation of their unique cultures.

Investigation exposes how the former Fijian government let a man get away with drug trafficking; NZ's ACT party committed to abolishing the Pacific ministry; The number of cyclones in the south Pacific is expected to increase this year because of El Nino; Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament

Investigation exposes how the former Fijian governement let a man get away with drug trafficking.

The number of cyclones in the south Pacific is expected to increase this year because of El Nino.

NZ's ACT party committed to abolishing the Pacific ministry.

Toa Samoa no match for Kiwis in rugby league tournament.

Pacific nations being targeted in the wildlife black market for butterflies; The New Zealand Green party is gearing up for a real battle from the opposition benches; Papua New Guinea's population could reach 21 million by 2050; A Pacific mental health service in Auckland is helping migrants from pacific regions adjust to the New Zealand lifestyle.

Pacific nations are being targeted in the black market for butterflies.

Papua New Guinea's soaring youth population is being viewed as an opportunity to turn the dial on systemic issues.

Pacific women in the legal profession most disciminated against in NZ; National's only Pacific MP elect Angee Nicholas in the spotlight; Melanesians Festival being held in Aotearoa; Female creatives dominate Arts Pasifika Awards.

New survey reveals Pacific women in the legal profession are the most vulnerable to workplace discrimination.

The New Zealand Green party concerned about lack of Pasifika voices in New Zealand's next government.

National's only Pacific MP elect Angee Nicholas' journey to NZ parliament.

Arts Pasifika Awards recognise excellence in Pacific arts across a range of arts practices and career stages.

Melanesians across Aotearoa are coming together in Auckland this weekend to celebrate their unique heritage.

A Pacific mental health service in Auckland is helping migrants from pacific regions adjust to the New Zealand lifestyle.

Fiji PM wants Pacific Ocean to be a conflict-free peace zone, Papua New Guineans continue to face fuel shortages; Toa Samoa fans meet their rugby heroes in person, France women's rugby captain has Pacific heritage.

Fiji Prime Minister calls for peacific ocean to be.

Papua New Guineans continue to face fuel shortages.

Hundreds of league supporters unite to celebrate Toa Samoa Fan day ahead of weekend game.

France women's rugby captain on her Pacific heritage.

Marshall Islands and U.S sign major deal;Tonga's main island of Tongatapu facing power outages due to volcanic ash corroding power lines; Delays to re-opening of critically important Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea; Pacific Island states work out priorities ahead of UN Climate Change Conference - COP28.

Negotiators from the Marshall Islands and the United States have finally signed off on their COMPACT III. 

Tonga's main island of Tongatapu facing power outages due to volcanic ash corroding power lines.

Delays to re-opening of critically important Porgera gold mine in Papua New Guinea.

Pacific Island states work out priorities ahead of UN Climate Change Conference - COP28.

As New Zealand's incoming Prime Minister Chris Luxon begins forming a new government, Pacific leaders raise concerns about a lack of representation with a drastic drop of Pacific MP's; Fijian culture flourishes in New Zealand with an event marking the end of Fijian Language week; Head coach of The Flying Fijians' reacts after a loss to England in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals.

Pasifika leaders in NZ concered over lack of Pacific representation in the new National-led Government.

Pacific political commentator weighs in on opportunities for Pacific people in the new Government.

Community pride of Fijian culture has been showcased at the annual Fiji Day Festival in Aotearoa New Zealand over the weekend.

It was a hard fought battle for The Flying Fijian's who put their heart and soul into the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against England.

Church group attempting to flee Israel feel 'let down' by NZ govt, A "no" vote would be a setback for Australia's relations with the Pacific - academic, Organised crime a growing problem in the Pacific - NGO adviser, Inaugural rugby league tournament, Pacific Championships kicks off this weekend.

Church group attempting to flee Israel feel 'let down' by NZ govt

A "no" vote would be a setback for Australia's relations with the Pacific - academic

Organised crime a growing problem in the Pacific - NGO adviser

Inaugural rugby league tournament, Pacific Championships kicks off this weekend.

PNG watchdog says there's much more to do after Paul Paraka jailed; PNG Prime Minister wants foreign police officers in leadership roles in local force; Pre-election survey captures mood of South Auckland residents; It's been a long time between drinks:Fiji champing at the bit for quarterfinal.

Transparency International Papua New Guinea says there is still much to do in the wake of the sentencing of disgraced lawyer, Paul Paraka, on misappropriation charges.

Papua New Guinea wants to put 20 foreign police officers in leadership roles in the local force.

Pre-election survey captures mood of South Auckland residents.

Its been a long time between drinks:Fiji champing at the bit for quarterfinal.

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage; Rufugees 'abandoned' by Aust in Port Moresby are feeling distressed; Freedom of religion in Fiji sparks public debate; Award winning theatre show celebrates Pasifika poets and writers

Typhoon Bolaven passes CNMI leaving minimal damage

Refugees 'abandoned' by Aust in Port Moresby are feeling distressed

Freedom of religion in Fiji sparks public debate

Award winning theatre show celebrates Pasifika poets and writers

Tropical storm Bolaven on track to develop into typhoon; Fiji celebrates 53 years of independence; Researcher warns high cost of living will affect Pasifika children's learning; Museum exhibition in Sydney explores Australia's colonial ties with the Pacific.

Tropical storm Bolaven on track to develop into typhoon.

Fiji celebrates 53 years of independence.

Researcher warns high cost of living in New Zealand will affect Pasifika children's learning.

Museum exhibition in Sydney explores Australia's ties with the Pacific.

Northern Marianas braces for tropical storm Bolaven; PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence remains largely unreported; Mining company forced to consult with PNG environmentalists over plans; Fiji scrape through to quarters despite losing to Portugal.

Northern Marianas braces for tropical storm Bolaven.

PNG inquiry reveals gender and sorcery based violence is largely unreported.

Mining company forced to consult with PNG environmentalists over plans.

Fiji scrape through to quarters despite losing to Portugal.

Another crisis looms over New Caledonia's nickel industry; 'First of its kind' Polynesian anime explores voyaging legends; NZ defence force personnel recalls intensive military exercise in Fiji; Weaving business in Fiji empowers local women.

Another crisis looms over New Caledonia's nickel industry

'First of its kind' Polynesian anime explores voyaging legends.

NZ defence force personnel recalls intensive military exercise in Fiji

Weaving business in Fiji empowers local women

NZ Dawn Raids: 84-year-old Taupau Makalita Edwards wants justice; West Auckland arts centre a thriving hub for various ethnic communities; Single point needed for Fiji to progress onto rugby world cup quaterfinals.

NZ Dawn Raids: 84-year-old Taupau Makalita Edwards wants justice.

West Auckland arts centre a thriving hub for various ethnic communities.

Single point needed for Fiji to progress onto rugby world cup quaterfinals.

Investigations reveals details of grifters bribing UN diplomats; 'Time will tell if the US follows through with Pacific funding pledges'; Tuvaluan communities in NZ honour and celebrate their language; Researcher says pathways for climate migrants to NZ are 'urgently needed'.

An investigation reveals how two scam artists bribed UN diplomats.

'Time will tell if the US follows through with Pacific funding pledges' - PIF Secretary General.

Tuvaluan communities in NZ honour and celebrate their language.

Researcher says pathways for climate migrants to NZ are 'urgently needed'.

"A humble man": Fiji Attorney General remembers David Toganivalu following death; PNG Minister eager for law changes to protect artists and designers; NZ Young Nurse of the Year Award recipient shares challenges facing Pasifika; NZ sprinter raising funds to compete in Pacific Games.

"A humble man": Fiji Attorney General remembers David Toganivalu following death.

PNG Minister eager for law changes to protect artists and designers.

NZ Young Nurse of the Year Award recipient shares challenges facing Pasifika.

NZ sprinter raising funds to compete in Pacific Games.

Peaceful protest urges NZ political parties to protect overstayers; World's largest Cook Islands festival returns to Aotearoa NZ; Fiji looking to secure quarterfinal spot in rugby world cup.

Peaceful protest in Auckland urges political parties to commit to protecting overstayers.

World's largest Cook Islands festival returns to Aotearoa NZ.

Fiji looking to secure quarterfinal spot in rugby world cup after beating Georgia.

Vanuatu MP's fate to be decided next week by Supreme Court; Student protest in PNG escalates to fiery riots; Samoa's stellar performance in second half not enough to beat Japan in rugby world cup.

Vanuatu MP's fate to be decided next week by Supreme Court.

Student protest in PNG escalates to fiery riots.

National and NZ First party policies for unemployed is 'disappointing'; Access to govt information crucial for Pacific people; Pasifika youth in Wellington connect with Polynesian voyaging history; Fiji and Samoa still in the running for rugby world cup.

Election 2023: National and NZ First policies for unemployed is 'disappointing' says Salvation Army social policy analyst, Ana Ika

Access to govt information crucial for Pacific people - Transparency International.

Pasifika youth in Wellington connect with Polynesian voyaging history.

Fiji and Samoa still in the running for Rugby World Cup.

New Zealand government urged to speak out against new allegations of Indonesia's military; Access to official information in Vanuatu is still limited; Conference to address challenges with Pacific region's cybersecurity

New allegations of Indonesian military torturing children in Papua.

Vanuatu civil service in disarray due to instability - Anti-corruption rep.

The Pacific Cyber Capacity Building and Co-ordination Conference is the result of the Pacific Islands Forum's commitment to recognise cyber security as a regional priority.  

Election 2023: First time Pasifika voters in the South Island share their concerns; Cook Islands & Niue establish relations with the US; Defense analyst says US Pacific summit is significant for the region; El Nino weather event declared for Vanuatu; Samoan beauty queen sheds light on Pacific issues

Election 2023: First time Pasifika voters in the South Island share their concerns

Cook Islands & Niue establish relations with the US

Defense analyst says US Pacific summit is significant for the region

El Nino weather event declared for Vanuatu

Samoan beauty queen sheds light on Pacific issues

Immigration and health were thorny issues for Pasifika in our New Zealand election debate; Tonga's hopes for the rugby world cup quarterfinals are dashed; and Pacific leaders continue to call for climate action in New York.

Election 2023: Pacific candidates debate heats up over issues.

Immigration lawyer 'disappointed' over Labour's timing of amnesty announcement.

Tonga's hopes for rugby world cup quarterfinals are diminished.

Pacific leaders continue to call for climate action at UN General Assembly.

Bougainville seeks limit on independence debate in PNG Parliament.

A health campaign encouraging Pasifika women to self-test launches soon; US calls on Pacific countries to join coalition against synthetic drug threats; Climate change activist calls out the US and UK for failing Pacific countries; A mural in Rarotonga is taking longer than expected to complete.

US calls on Pacific countries to join coalition against synthetic drug threats.

Cervical screening campaign encourages Pasifika women to self-test.

Pacific climate champion says big countries lack 'ambition'.

Delay in plans for Rarotonga's mural project.

Samoa's stellar performance in second half not enough to beat Japan in rugby world cup.

Lack of civic education leaves NZ school students 'ill-equipped'; Paris and New Cal pro-independence groups still at loggerheads over future status; Rarotonga's abandoned hotel refurbished and ready for business; Medical student aims to improve Canterbury healthcare for rheumatic fever patients.

Lack of civic education leaves NZ school students and youth feeling 'ill-equipped'.

Paris and New Cal pro-independence groups still at loggerheads over future status.

Rarotonga's abandoned hotel refurbished and ready for business.

Medical student aims to improve Canterbury healthcare for rheumatic fever patients.

Election 2023: Frontline Pacific health workers 'frustrated and exhausted'; Platform for untold Dawn Raids stories provides generational healing; Deep sea mining companies keen to begin operations in the Cooks; Expedition in the Marshall Islands contributes to marine conservation efforts.

Election 23: Frontline Pacific health workers 'frustrated and exhausted'.

Platform for untold Dawn Raids stories provides generational healing.

Deep sea mining companies keen to begin operations in the Cooks.

Expedition in the Marshall Islands contributes to marine conservation efforts.

NZ's international development conference begins this week, Dunedin chocolate factory gets behind Pacific koko growers, PNG struggle to bring HIV infection rates down, Weaving webs of statecraft and diplomacy in the Pacific.

NZ's international development conference begins this week.

Dunedin chocolate factory gets behind Pacific koko growers.

PNG struggle to bring HIV infection rates down.

Weaving webs of statecraft and diplomacy in the Pacific.

Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia in Rugby World Cup; Pacific leaders set to meet with US President Joe Biden for US-Pacific summit; US humanitarian mission gets underway in Samoa.

Flying Fijians overjoyed after historic win over Australia in Rugby World Cup.

Pacific leaders set to meet with US President Joe Biden.

US humanitarian mission in Samoa.

NZ nurses union frustrated over inaction of 'failing' health system; Vanuatu future-proofs its road from climate change events; PNG marks 48 years of independence; Tonga and Samoa rise to the challenge for rugby world cup glory.

NZ nurses union frustrated over inaction of 'failing' health system.

Vanuatu future-proofs its road from climate change events.

Papua New Guinea PNG marks 48 years of independence.

Tonga and Samoa rise to the challenge for rugby world cup glory.

Plans to increase health workforce in NZ 'doesn't go far enough' - Dr Collin Tukuitonga; Large scale logging continues in PNG despite Govt opposition; Cook Islands entrepreneur develops a 'super' app for the Pacific; Young Maori and Pasifika performers take the stage for Otago Polyfest.

Plans to increase health workforce in NZ 'doesn't go far enough' - Dr Collin Tukuitonga

A Papua New Guinea advocacy group, Act Now! and Jubilee Australia says Forest Clearance Authorities granted in PNG, are being abused.

A new super app is being developed in the Pacific that will allow people to make instant money transactions including for remittances.

Thousands of young people have been performing at Otago Polyfest this week, marking 30 years of celebrating Maori and Pacific culture.

Vanuatu PM's response to death threat 'measured' - Tess Newton Cain, NZ Green Party candidate Efeso Collin hopes to sway Pasifika voters, Bougainville filmmaker Clive Porabou in need of new equipment, Business community in Porgera town seek financial help from PNG govt.

Vanuatu PM's response to death threat 'measured' - Tess Newton Cain.

NZ Green Party candidate Efeso Collins hopes to sway Pasifika voters.

Bougainville filmmaker Clive Porabou in need of new equipment.

Business community in Porgera town seek financial help from PNG govt.

Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses; Humanitarians pledge to reduce violence in the Pacific by 2050; Porirua's Measina Festival kicks off this week; Mana Moana musical returns with an upcoming concert in Auckland

Pacific nations struggling to retain trained nurses.

Humanitarians pledge to reduce violence in the Pacific by 2050.

Measina Festival showcasing Pacific artists is underway in Porirua

Mana Moana musical showcase heads to Auckland.

Cook Islands shifts focus from Covid to fighting non-communicable diseases.

Former consultant to US government security agencies, Paul Buchanan, says Fukushima issue is more of a geopolitical and diplomatic problem than a scientific one.

Fiji lose to Wales in a thrilling rugby world cup match.

Measina Festival showcasing Pacific artists is underway in Porirua

Otago celebrates 30 years of Polyfest.

The Pasifika community in New Zealand's South Island speak out ahead of election day; Pasifika Medical Association 2023 conference gets underway in the Cooks; NGO rep speaks on Bougainville conflict; Tongan community members in East Auckland are combatting inflation by growing their own food; Just one more sleep until the rugby world cup kicks off in France.

NZ South Island's Pasifika community discuss issues ahead of election day.

Pasifika Medical Association 2023 conference gets underway in the Cooks.

NGO rep speaks on Bougainville conflict.

Tongan community in East Auckland sets up gardening club.

Tongan language week celebrations are underway in New Zealand; After three and a half years Kiribati judicial crisis drags on; The Fiji community centre opens in Auckland; NRL finals kick off this weekend.

NZ schools celebrate Tongan language week 2023.

After three and a half years Kiribati judicial crisis drags on.

Community centre for Fijian diaspora opens in Auckland.

NRL finals kick off this weekend.

Motion of no confidence against Tonga's PM fails; As Banabans fall through the cracks they get help from ICAAD; Climate activist praises UN for new guidelines protecting children's rights; Cook Islands business sector thriving post-pandemic.

The motion of no confidence against Tonga's Prime Minster Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni has failed to win support.

As Banabans fall through the cracks they get help from ICAAD.

Samoan climate activist praises UN for new guidelines protecting children's rights.

The Cook Islands tourism industry is getting back to where it was pre-pandemic after a disruptive few years.

RNZ Pacific reporter speaks out on bribery during MSG summit. Vanuatu's new PM announces cabinet. Canberra's new international development policy 'a missed opportunity'.

RNZ Pacific reporter speaks out on bribery during MSG trip.

Vanuatu's new PM announces cabinet.

Australia's new international development policy 'a missed opportunity'.

Fiji govt urged to review Banaban 'colonial' settlement act. Gender equity dominates discussions in Pacific women's leaders meeting. Pacific region recieves fraction of climate financing.

Fiji govt urged to review Banaban 'colonial' settlement act.

Gender equity dominates discussions in Pacific women's leaders meeting.

Pacific region recieves fraction of climate financing.

Spy firms exploits Pacific-based mobile operators to track people on the other side of the globe; Church leaders from around the region want to play a role in caring for Pacific seasonal workers, and a new documentary shows a softer side of Pasifika rugby players.

Spy firms track people in Africa through Pacific-based mobile networks.

Pacific Conference of Churches keen to provide pastoral care to families and workers of seasonal schemes.

PNG is close to welcoming another huge mining operation.

Pasifika rugby players display vulnerability in upcoming documentary.

New Zealand's major political parties are vying for two ticks from Pasifika come election day; Hawaii's homelessness crisis worsens; NZ universities sets deadlines to eliminate disparities.

NZ's major political parties address Pasifika issues ahead of elections.

Hawaii's homlessness crisis worsens following fires.

NZ universities sets deadlines to eliminate disparities among Maori and Pasifika.

NZ minor parties share how their policies might benefit Pacific people, Former Minister of Pacific peoples concerned Pacific progress is at threat ahead of election, Largest discovery of endangered bats found in Fiji.

NZ minor parties share how their policies might benefit Pacific people.

Former Minister of Pacific peoples concerned Pacific progress is at threat ahead of election.

Largest discovery of endangered bats found in Fiji.

Many students affected by wildlifes in Lahaina traumatised, Japan can be taken to court over treated nuclear wastewater says legal expert, and a song about Tonga's worst modern maritime tragedy is taken off the airwaves.

Many students affected by wildlifes in Lahaina traumatised

Japan can be taken to court over treated nuclear wastewater says legal expert

A song about Tonga's worst modern maritime tragedy is taken off the airwaves

United States appoints envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum, Fiji makes rugby history for win over England.

Fiji win: Interview with Iliesa Tora.

Many students affected by wildlifes in Lahaina traumatised, Japan can be taken to court over treated nuclear wastewater says legal expert, and a song about Tonga's worst modern maritime tragedy is taken off the airwaves.

Fiji has set the rugby world on notice with a stunning win at the weekend.

U.S appoints new envoy to Pacific Islands Forum.

The political stalemate in Vanuatu between government and opposition is causing a lot of unease among the general public. Vanuatu's Supreme Court ruled that a vote to oust the country's prime minister on August 16th was valid.

Motion of no confidence filed against Tongan PM, Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan, Anti-climatic ending for the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders meeting.

Motion of no confidence filed against Tongan PM.

Tuvalu concerned over success in Japan's plan.

Anti-climatic ending for the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders meeting.

'Pacific leaders are committed to holding Japan to account': PIF secretary-general; Maui locals want to see the return of tourists; What are the issues hampering the PNG public service.

'Pacific leaders are committed to holding Japan to account': PIF secretary-general.

Maui locals want to see the return of tourists.

Moves are afoot to make the Papua New Guinea public service more efficient and productive.

Pacific leaders are still divided over Japan's release of treated nuclear wastewater; Thousands in Bougainville remain displaced following Mt Bagana eruption; New Zealand's housing crisis persists after four decades

Pacific leaders are still disunited over Japan's release of over one-million-tonnes of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific.

The disaster co-ordinator in Bougainville says as many as 60 thousand people have been affected by two months of heavy rain.

Around a hundred thousand people in New Zealand are experiencing homelessness.

Vanuatu's sole female MP on recent political impasse; Aupito William Sio exits NZ Parliament after 16 years; Collective vigilance needed to combat cyber attacks in the Pacific - Dowling.

Vanuatu's sole female MP on recent political impasse.

Aupito William Sio exits NZ Parliament after 16 years.

Collective vigilance needed to combat cyber attacks in the Pacific - Dowling.

The Melanesian Spearhead Group foreign ministers meeting begins this week; Indonesia plans to provide power to parts of PNG; Pacific law expert agrees Samoans living abroad shouldn't vote in Samoa's elections.

The Melanesian Spearhead Group foreign ministers meeting begins this week.

Indonesia plans to provide power to parts of PNG.

Pacific law expert agrees Samoans living abroad shouldn't vote in Samoa's elections.

Manus Island murder witness wants justice; Maui fires exacerbates Hawaii's housing crisis; Banaban community seeks apology from NZ govt.

Manus Island murder witness wants justice.

Maui fires exacerbates Hawaii's housing crisis.

Banaban community seeks apology from NZ government.

Vanuatu's Prime Minister speaks out following failed attempts to oust him; NZ's gender pay gap legislation needs to consider Pacific people; Bougainville minister says soap making brings economic benefits.

Vanuatu's Prime Minister speaks out following failed attempts to oust him.

NZ's gender pay gap legislation needs to consider Pacific people.

Bougainville minister says soap making brings economic benefits.

Members of the Pasifika community in Porirua urge the council to act on their feedback

The friend of a refugee murdered in the Australian run Manus detention centre says he will keep on fighting for justice; Members of the Pasifika community in Porirua urge the council to act on their feedback; We speak with the first Pasifika woman to be appointed to a professorship in New Zealand.

We speak with the first Pasifika woman to be appointed to a professorship in New Zealand.

Maui in a state of recovery and mourning; Australian government's confidential settlement with family of murdered refugee; Dead humpback whale washed up in the Cook Islands.

Maui in a state of recovery and mourning.

A refugee advocate says Australian government confidential settlement with the mother of a refugee who was beaten to death by guards at an Australian run detention centre will never heal wound.

Dead humpback whale washed up in Cook Islands.

The death toll from Maui fires continue to climb; Vanuatu's parliament is set to meet this Wednesday to debate a motion of no confidence; it's another sports-filled week for the Pacific, Iliesa Tora has all the details.

Death toll continues to climb in Maui.

Political stalemate in Vanuatu as no-confidence vote looms.

Sports news from around the Pacific.

Maui fire survivors recall terrifying moments in Lahaina; Pacific regional women MPs visit NZ parliament; Women-led initiative delivers water for all in Marshall Islands.

Maui fire survivors recall terrifying moments in Lahaina.

Pacific regional women MPs visit NZ parliament.

Women-led initiative delivers water for all in Marshall Islands.

Political impasse emerges in Vanuatu's parliament; Fiji leaders adamant that the country is safe amidst travel advisories; Pasifika music stars celebrated in the heart of South Auckland.

Political impasse emerges in Vanuatu's parliament.

Fiji leaders adamant that the country is safe amidst travel advisories.

Pasifika music stars celebrated in the heart of South Auckland.

We speak with community groups in the Namosi region in the highlands of Fiji's Viti Levu who have been trying to stop a mine going ahead there for more than ten years; We speak with a World Bank economist about their latest outlook for the region which projects 3.9 percent growth offset by an elevated inflation rate of six percent.

We speak with communiity groups in the Namosi region in the highlands of Fiji's Viti Levu who have been trying to stop a mine going ahead there for more than ten years.

We speak with World Bank economist about their latest outlook for the region which projects 3.9 percent growth offset by an elevated inflation rate of 6 percent.

Australia hosts its largest multi-national military exercise; PNG government wants improved literacy levels across the country; Pacific Oceania women's tennis team gains promotion

Australia hosts its largest multi-national military exercise

PNG government wants improved literacy levels across the country

Pacific Oceania women's tennis team gains promotion

Green MP says Dawn Raids apology will be more 'meaningful' through bill.

Pacific teams shifts focus towards 2023 Rugby World Cup as PNC wraps up.

Unusual drop in temperatures recorded in the Pacific.

Green MP says Dawn Raids apology will be more 'meaningful' through bill; Pacific teams shifts focus towards 2023 Rugby World Cup as PNC wraps up; Unusual drop in temperatures recorded in the Pacific.

No let up in PNG's fuel shortage woes; Te reo Maori Kuki' Airani language at risk of disappearing; Another tough clash expected for Samoa and Tonga's rugby match.

No let up in PNG's fuel shortage woes.

Te reo Maori Kuki' Airani language at risk of disappearing.

Another tough clash expected for Samoa and Tonga's rugby match.

Cook Islands language week for 2023 is in full swing in Aotearoa New Zealand; Relief efforts continue on to help displaced residents affected by Bougainville's Mt Bagana eruption; Things are starting to look promising - economically - for the Pacific.

NZ Cook Islands community strive to keep cultural traditions and language alive.

Emergency efforts in progress for communities affected by Mt Bagana eruption.

Continued economic growth forecasted for the Pacific in 2024.

Solomon Islands newspaper slams reports over its promotion of China; NZ and Samoa's review of seasonal workers scheme ongoing; PNG surge in TB cases while importing drugs is tougher; Fiji netball coach says the future of the sport is 'bright'.

Solomon Islands newspaper slams reports over its promotion of China.

NZ and Samoa's review of seasonal workers scheme ongoing.

PNG surge in TB cases while importing drugs is tougher.

Fiji Pearls netball coach says the future of the sport is 'bright'.

French president announces plans for the first embassy in Polynesia; the Marshall Islands agree to US Compact funding deal; We bring you the latest from the netball world cup.

French embassy in Samoa will play a central role on regional issues.

Marshalls agree to US Compact funding deal.

US Secretary of State labels China's presence in the Pacific as 'problematic'; PNG police chief bangs heads together over fuel shortages; Fiji topples Manu Samoa in rugby rankings following weekend test.

US Antony Blinken labels China's presence in the Pacific as 'problematic'.

PNG police chief bangs heads together over fuel shortages.

Fiji topples Manu Samoa in rugby rankings following weekend test.

The fate of the deep ocean discussed in Jamaica, the Commonwealth Secretary-General on Pacific tourism, and new approach suggested on Bougainville independence question.

The fate of the deep ocean discussed in Jamaica.

The Commonwealth Secretary-General on Pacific tourism.

New approach suggested on Bougainville independence question.

France's Macron making historic visit to Port Moresby, PNG; New documentary on Rarotonga's mountains to screen during Cook Islands Language Week; Fiji fast becoming a popular business destination for outsourcing.

France's Macron making historic visit to Port Moresby.

Cook Islands filmmaker explores ancestral mountains through new doco.

Fiji fast becoming a popular business destination for outsourcing.

French President half-way through Pacific tour, US Secretary of State visits Tonga to develop bilateral relations, Former refugee calls for a Royal Commission into Australia's handling of refugees.

French President half-way through Pacific tour.

US Secretary of State visits Tonga to develop bilateral relations.

Former refugee calls for a Royal Commission into Australia's handling of refugees.

Power and water returns in parts of Guam post-typhoon; Traditional houses collapsing due to Bougainville volcanic ash; Breast cancer mortality rates still high among Maori and Pasifika women.

Power and water return in parts of Guam post-typhoon.

Traditional houses collapsing due to Bougainville volcanic ash.

Breast cancer mortality rates still high among Maori and Pasifika women.

The French President embarks on his tour of the Pacific; The Pasifika community in Auckland mourns the deaths of two men killed last week; We look at the volatile relationship between the US and China.

French President begins tour of the Pacific.

Auckland Pasifika community mourns loss of victims.

USA and China's ever-growing battle for influence in the Pacific.

A bar owner in Fiji denies staff are untrained following drowning incident; A new app aims to help Kiwi men emotionally heal; The 2023 Pacific Nations Cup series is about to get underway in Fiji.

Fiji bar owner denies staff unprepared.

New app launched aimed at helping Kiwi men overcome violence.

Pacific Nations Cup 2023 kicks off in Fiji.

Repair work for damaged Solomons cable to be completed next week; Nauru govt declares detonating WW2 old bomb as 'dangerous'; Bougainville meeting delayed - moderator may be called in.

Repair work for damaged Solomons cable to be completed next week.

Nauru govt declares detonating WW2 old bomb as 'dangerous'.

Bougainville meeting delayed - moderator may be called in.

The eruption of Bougainville's Mt Bagana threatens crops and drinking water; The International Seabed Authority is meeting in Jamaica; New Zealand and Australia reject claims that they delayed Solomon Islands budgetary support; The Melanesia Arts and Culture Festival kicks off in Vanuatu.

New Zealand and Australia reject claims made by the Solomon Islands prime minister that they delayed their budgetary support.

Discussing deep-sea mining regulations is high of the agenda at the International Seabed Authority meeting in Jamaica, Caleb Fotheringham has the details.

Bougainville's Mt Bagana is spewing ash and some lava. Water supplies and food gardens are under threat.

Data constraints could be skewing Pacific remittance figures; An academic in PNG calls for wise spending when Porgera gold mine reopens; Excitement is building up for the Melanesia Arts and Culture kicking off on Wednesday in Vanuatu.

Remittance figures for Pacific may not be entirely accurate a new report rev.

An academic calls for wise spending when a PNG gold mine reopens

Excitement building up for Melanesia Arts and Culture festival in Vanuatu.

Marshall Islands seeks more compensation from the US for nuclear tests; More clarity needed around Japan's nuclear wastewater plans; Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival kicks off in Vanuatu this week.

Marshall Islands seeks more compensation from the US for nuclear tests.

More clarity needed around Japan's nuclear wastewater plans.

Melanesian Arts and Culture Festival kicks off in Vanuatu this week.

The significance of Matariki in the Cook Islands; PNG may struggle to implement the government's ID card scheme; 'What Kiribati language means to me': Vaitoa Mallon.

The significance of Matariki in the Cook Islands.

PNG may struggle to implement the government's ID card scheme.

'What Kiribati language week means to me': Vaitoa Mallon.

Seafood organisations calls for pause on deep sea mining; Ikale Tahi rugby team meets Australia A for world cup warm up game; TV show launches third season exploring NZ's gospel music scene.

Seafood organisations calls for pause on deep sea mining.

Ikale Tahi rugby team meets Australia A for world cup warm up game.

TV show launches third season exploring NZ's gospel music scene.

Cook Islands PM says Japan's wastewater plan does not breach treaty; Tonga left with no domestic air service after plane runs off runway; 'Small island states live in fear': Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Cook Islands PM says Japan's wastewater plan does not breach treaty.

'Small island states live in fear': Commonwealth Secretary-General.

Pacific Community leaders call for law changes to ban dawn raids; NZ Foreign Minister meets IAEA Director to discuss wastewater report; PIF expert panellist rubbishes IAEA report on nuclear wastewater; NZ Pasifika health providers welcomes funding boost

NZ Foreign Affairs Minister meets with IAEA Director to discuss report.

PIF expert panellist rubbishes IAEA report on nuclear wastewater.

IAEA Director adamant Japan's wastewater plan meets 'safety requirements'; Moana Pasifika announces new head coach; Solomon Islands team seeking better standings in upcoming Pacific Games.

IAEA Director adamant Japan's wastewater plan meets 'safety requirements'.

Moana Pasifika announces new head coach.

Solomon Islands team seeking better standings in upcoming Pacific Games.

Solomon Islands celebrates 45 years of Independence; Indonesia's Presidents visits PNG amid growing concerns over West Papua; New women-led initiative in the region focused on peacebuilding.

Solomon Islands celebrates 45 years of Independence

Indonesia's President visits PNG amid growing concerns over West Papua

New women-led initiative in the region focused on peacebuilding

Pacific presence felt at climate summit in London; PNG warned about soaring urban poverty; Cook Islands women's football team to face Samoa this weekend.

Pacific presence felt at climate summit in London.

PNG warned about soaring urban poverty.

Cook Islands women's football team to face Samoa this weekend.

Pacific delegates sound the alarm on possible disinformation at shipping meeting; Number of experts deem Japan's nuclear wastewater plan 'safe'; PNG's anti-corruption agency doubtful over law changes for domestic terrorists; Vanuatu beach volleyball team share secrets to their success. 

Pacific delegates sound the alarm on possible disinformation at shipping meeting

Number of experts deem Japan's nuclear wastewater plan is 'safe'

PNG's anti-corruption agency doubtful over law changes for domestic terrorists

Vanuatu beach volleyball team share secrets to their success

Tuilaepa suspension deemed unconstitutional; The postives and the negatives of Fiji Budget 2024; New immigration rules in the Cooks raises concerns; Fund to help sorcery victims in PNG 'urgently needed'.

Tuilaepa suspension deemed unconstitutional.

The positives and the negatives of Fiji's Budget. 

The President of Papua New Guinea's Divine Word University is calling for the establishment of a fund to help the victims of sorcery accusations.

'Pragmatic': Head of Cook Islands Tourism on Budget; Independence the focus for Bougainville woman running for PNG parliament; 'Youth have more influence than they realise': UNICEF NZ young ambassador

'Pragmatic': Head of Cook Islands Tourism on Budget.

Independence the focus for Bougainville woman running for PNG parliament.

'Youth have more influence than they realise': UNICEF NZ young ambassador.

Fiji uni students pardoned in this year's 'compassionate' budget; More rain expected in parts of the Pacific in the next 12 months; PNG amends criminal code act to allow police enforce greater powers; Vanuatu to host volleyball tournament prior to Pacific Games.

Fiji uni students pardoned in this year's 'compassionate' budget.

El Nino expected to bring rainfall for drought-stricken parts of the Pacific.

Vanuatu to host volleyball tournament prior to Pacific Games.

Tonga Parliament passes this year's Budget; Fiji Budget will 'not be business as usual' Aspiring basketballer could face deportation to Tonga; Otago museum looks to expand its Pacific science festival initiative.

Tonga Parliament passes Budget.

Fiji budget will 'not be business as usual'.

Aspiring basketballer could face deportation to Tonga.