Pacific News Search
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Salvage company assessing how to extract fuel from Manawanui
Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee says equipment is being prepared in Whangārei.
Updated at 2:40 pm on 1 November 2024
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Australian-backed Pacific police force an option to quell 'tension' in New Caledonia, Pacific leaders say
Fiji's prime minister says he is willing to personally intervene in New Caledonia's push for independence as the impasse over the way forward for the conflict-ridden French territory continues.
Updated at 2:27 pm on 1 November 2024
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Filep Karma: political prisoner who fought racism in West Papua
Opinion - Karma was a as a leader who campaigned peacefully but tirelessly on behalf of the rights of Indigenous Papuans, writes Andreas Harsono.
Updated at 1:16 pm on 1 November 2024
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Environment watchdog calls for regulation on turtle harvesting
Te Ipukarea Society wants to see that consultation is held with the public to find out how people would feel about such regulations.
Updated at 11:58 am on 1 November 2024
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Indo-Fijians 'struggling for identity' in Aotearoa voice concerns about ethnicity classification
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says that as far as Fiji is concerned, Fijians of Indian descent are Fijian.
Updated at 11:58 am on 1 November 2024
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From Black Ferns to Fetu Samoa: Niall Williams-Guthrie's embraces heritage to inspire new generation
Niall Williams-Guthrie is back on home soil, but this time in Fetu Samoa colours: "It's OK to choose our smaller nations over the more established nations".
Updated at 9:52 am on 1 November 2024
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Pacific Championship: Tongans silently confident of a win on Kiwi land
There is a silent breeze of confidence flowing through the Tonga XIII rugby league team camp.
Updated at 9:33 am on 1 November 2024
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What is the outcome of Pacific Islands Forum leaders fact-finding mission to New Caledonia?
The French territory is grappling with the aftermath of rioting and violence which left 13 dead and the destruction of dozens of businesses.
Updated at 6:57 am on 1 November 2024
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South Pacific cyclone season kicks off
What is a tropical cyclone, and what do all the categories mean?
Updated at 6:57 am on 1 November 2024
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The 2024-2025 RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service now in operation
RNZ Pacific has updated the on-air frequencies for its Cyclone Watch Service for the 2024-2025 cyclone season.
Updated at 6:57 am on 1 November 2024
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Flying Fijians July tour report exposes Fiji Rugby’s financial struggles
RNZ Pacific has obtained a copy of the 23-page tour report which exposes a chronic weakness in the FRU's operations practices.
Updated at 6:57 am on 1 November 2024
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Tautua Dance Academy: Empowering young people to embrace their cultural identity
Established in 2016, Tautua Dance Academy quickly gained recognition for its traditional Siva Samoa programs in schools.
Updated at 6:57 am on 1 November 2024
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Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu elected as Fiji's new president
Ratu Naiqama was the current speaker of parliament and nominated by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Updated at 5:59 pm on 31 October 2024
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‘Move beyond the politics’: Experts respond to Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration
The declaration was adopted at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa by all 56 member nations.
Updated at 2:22 pm on 31 October 2024
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Call for Papau New Guinea to cut GST on basic food items
Politicians in Papua New Guinea will soon be considering the country's budget for 2025 after a turbulent year in which many communities have suffered
Updated at 2:08 pm on 31 October 2024
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PNG pulls out of COP29 in protest of 'empty promises and inaction'
PNG's foreign minister Justin Tkatchenko announced last week that PNG would not participate in the 29th United Nations Convention on Climate Change Conference of Parties.
Updated at 1:20 pm on 31 October 2024
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Tuvalu starts process for freedom of information legislation
Communications minister Simon Kofe said the framework will allow citizens to better question the government and journalists to hold leaders to account.
Updated at 12:26 pm on 31 October 2024
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‘Opera world needs more Polynesian people, language, and culture’
Pasifika opera singers say there is a demand for Polynesian talent in the prestigious art form after tear-jerking performances at Opera in Rarotonga event.
Updated at 7:33 am on 31 October 2024
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Housing initiative launched for Pasifika families in Porirua
The project, Our Whare Our Fale, will deliver up to 300 fit-for-purpose, affordable, and multigenerational homes in eastern Porirua.
Updated at 7:33 am on 31 October 2024
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Forum troika’s visit highlights value of regionalism for New Caledonia
The three-day visit to from Pacific leaders seems to have triggered a new sense of awareness locally about the values of Pacific regional mechanisms of "talanoa", writes Patrick Decloitre.
Updated at 10:36 pm on 30 October 2024
