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UC had forgotten its prominent Pacific alumni,says co-author of Pacific chapter of book
A co-author of the Pacific chapter for the University of Canterbury's 150th anniversary book says Pacific stories have been missing in how the university is remembered.
Legends and animals from the Cook Islands feature in new mural
A 560-metre plain grey seawall has been transformed into the longest mural in the South Pacific.
Cook Islands: Popular turtle swimming spot notorious for drownings
The Cook Islands Tourism chief executive says Avaavaroa Passage, which is a popular turtle swimming spot, is notorious for drownings.
Coral atolls might outgrow rising seas - study
Coral atolls are not necessarily doomed to drown but could outgrow sea level rise, a new scientific article argues.
Nations agree on revised tuna strategy but concerns over vessel monitoring remains
A revised tropical tuna measure was agreed on during the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission meeting in Rarotonga, but little progress has been made on tighter monitoring of transshipment…
New Zealand man dies in Cook Islands from suspected drowning
A 50-year-old New Zealand man has died in Rarotonga yesterday afternoon after swimming in one of the islands' lagoon passages.
Literacy and numeracy need 'a serious look' to help students in Cook Islands and Niue - researcher
When 242 Cook Islands and Niuean students sat new literacy and numeracy tests in June, 18 percent passed reading, 45 percent passed writing, and 23 percent passed numeracy. Audio
Christchurch startup wants to help Pacific cacao farmers
A Christchurch startup wants to bring "the cutting edge of low tech" to the Pacific to help cacao farmers dry their beans. Audio
Pacific campaigners not happy with COP28 deal
Pacific climate leaders have criticised the new COP28 deal, released overnight after marathon negotiations.
Faith communities committed to climate action at UN talks - Padre James Bhagwan
Pacific churches are amongst those at COP28 fighting for climate justice and are providing pastoral care to those in the negotiations. Audio
COP28: Pacific leaders launch 'Blue Prosperity' initiative in Dubai
Pacific leaders have turned to philanthropic organisations to pay for ocean conservation as climate finance fails. Audio
Samoa’s health boss says reports about Covid-19 border restrictions 'not correct'
The Samoan health chief has shot down media reports the country is "considering" border restrictions due to a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases.
Fisheries commission to discuss monitoring of fishing fleet at meeting
Fishing monitoring processes will be discussed from today in Rarotonga when Pacific leaders gather at the annual talks on managing the world's largest tuna fishery.
'This is why we need a finance mechanism': Climate change affects human rights
The human rights of people living on small Pacific Islands are already being impeded due to climate change, a study published in Nature Climate Change says. Audio
'People are struggling': Tikopia continues to suffer post-Lola
Food supplies are running low on Tikopia Island, in the far east of the Solomon Islands, despite fresh supplies arriving on Thursday. Audio
'Impact was quite minimal': Return to normalcy for Fijians after a brush with cyclone Mal
Life is returning to normal in Fiji after severe tropical cyclone Mal shaved the country's western parts on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Authorities begin restoration efforts as Tropical cyclone Mal moves away from Fiji group
Fiji's disaster management office is pleading with the public to stay home as work gets under way to restore critical infrastructure, with cyclone Mal moving away from the Fiji Group.
Pacific routes won’t be affected amid engine inspections - Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand's Pacific islands flight schedules will not be disrupted as 17 of its aircrafts are checked for possible microscopic cracks in the engine fans, a senior executive of the airline says. Audio
Calls grow for moratorium on seabed mining
The United Kingdom is the latest country calling for a moratorium on deep sea mining, making it the 23rd nation wanting a precautionary pause. Audio
Australia-US deal for Google to run internet cables in Pacific positive – researcher
More reliable and cheaper internet is on the cards for some Pacific nations following a joint United States-Australia deal that will allow Google to run undersea cables run to the region.
El Niño effect: Drought declared for Tonga's main island
A drought has been declared for Tonga's main island Tongatapu as well as the nearby island of 'Eua, and authorities have put out warnings and alerts for other islands. Audio
Vanuatu's transport challenge hinders cyclone Lola recovery
Vanuatu's Cyclone Lola response faces transport roadblocks with the country's patrol boat out of action after it was damaged from twin cyclones Kevin and Judy in March. Audio
Tropical Cyclone Lola: Two people reported dead in Vanuatu
At least two people were killed on Ambrym Island in Vanuatu that was one of the worst hit islands by severe tropical cyclone Lola last week. Audio
Advocates raise concerns over wildlife trade in Solomon Islands
Environmental advocates from the Solomon Islands are concerned wildlife trade is destroying the country's unique ecosystem. Audio
NIWA warns of stronger cyclones in the Pacific
Stronger tropical cyclones and more of them are forecast for the upcoming South Pacific season which runs from November to April.