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What does Frank Bainimarama's custodial sentence mean for Fiji politics?
The former Fiji prime minister was handed a one-year jail sentence in the Fiji High Court on Thursday for perverting the course of justice.
Fiji govt told to fix 'huge gap in the system' to tackle human trafficking
A human rights lawyer says the Fijian government has neglected the issue of human trafficking and is urging the government to tackle the issue with the same intent as it does drug trafficking. Audio
Don't 'mistake' Pacific leaders 'quietness' on AUKUS as support for NZ's position - expert
A Pacific regionalism expert has called out New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters for withholding information from the public on AUKUS military pact. Audio
Social worker says Pacific men using Bible to justify domestic violence
There is concern over Bible verses being misinterpreted by some Pacific men to justify domestic violence, a Samoan-Chinese social worker says. Audio
Surprise second chance for disgraced Fiji MP
Fiji has been thrown yet another curve ball in the world of politics. Audio
Plastics treaty could have major benefit for Pacific
One scientist and his team say new data they've produced shows it is possible to achieve a goal of near "zero plastic" pollution by 2040.
Dengue fever outbreak to be declared in Samoa
More than 250 cases have now been reported in the country.
Survivor of abuse calls for 'meaningful' Catholic Church apology
A Pasifika survivor of abuse in a faith-based institution in New Zealand is calling for a proper, "meaningful", in person apology from the Catholic Church to happen through formal redress.
Pacific states could help prevent nuclear conflict - expert
Pacific nations and smaller states are being urged to unite to avoid being caught in the crossfire of a possible nuclear conflict between China and the US. Audio
Pasifika autism group a 'vehicle for change'
Pacific communities with negative perceptions of autism are being challenged to rethink their views and the language that describes people on the spectrum. Audio
Cook Islands needs referendum to decide UN membership - minister
Cook Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs Tingika Elikana says a referendum would allow its people to decide whether to join the United Nations and separate from New Zealand.
Bainimarama, Qiliho back in court today in corruption case appeal
Fiji's former leader Frank Bainimarama and suspended police commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho are back in court on Wednesday after their sentencing was appealed by the State last week.
PNG earthquake death toll stands at three
RNZ Pacific reported on Tuesday that five people had died as a result of the earthquake. However, two people were killed by landslips due to heavy rain, unrelated to the quake. Audio
Five dead in PNG earthquake, death toll certain to rise
A State of Emergency has been declared in East Sepik as village leaders continue to assess the damage in the province after a magnitude 6.9 earthquake killed at least five people.
'Monkeys for colonial institutions': Pacific Advisory Group rep quits NZR
Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua has resigned from New Zealand Rugby citing a lack of Pasifika representation, saying "we deserve a seat at the table".
Bataplai: Papua New Guinea film's NZ premiere at Māoriland Film Festival
Butterfly/Bataplai explores lead actor Raya's secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family's strict religious beliefs. Audio
Samoan academic lands Harvard teaching role
Dr Therese Lautua is heading to Harvard University to share her knowledge with students across the globe. She says Pasifika people are "incredible at what we do". Audio
Ex-Fiji PM Bainimarama 'will be a prisoner' - 'This is his end', academic says
A string of charges against former Fiji prime minister Frank Bainimarama means the end of the former military strongman's political career is imminent, a Fijian academic says. Audio
Women's group 'very happy' Rabuka retaining Tabuya
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre boss Shamima Ali says the prime minister made the right call not letting go off his Women's Minister, who is in the middle of an alleged sex and drug scandal.
'Need to break' cultural taboos for survivors of abuse in state care
A new service for survivors of abuse in state care is aiming to break cultures of shame by providing people an outlet to share their stories. Audio
'Picking on me is not a smart thing to do' - PNG MP Allan Bird
Papua New Guinea's rising voice as opposition candidate for prime minister, East Sepik governor Allan Bird, has pushed back after addressing recent death threats.
Pasifika children most disadvantaged in NZ - poverty data
Child poverty statistics released by Statistics New Zealand show despite the previous Labour government's push at addressing poverty, there's been no improvement.
'Life-changing' scholarship open doors for Pasifika students
Fekita Vea has become the 1000th recipient of the First Foundation scholarship which will see her through university and provides a professional pathway to step foot into the legal field. Audio
Why Fa'anānā Efeso Collins was so respected
Fa'anānā Efeso Collins is being remembered as a pillar of the Pacific community with a "big heart of service", who loved being a husband and father. Audio
Report on Cabinet minister delayed
Prime Minister Rabuka will likely decide on whether Lynda Tabuya will be dismissed later this week, the chief executive of the People's Alliance says.