Pacific Islands
Pacific islanders 'have a very high-risk of overstaying' - immigration expert
A New Zealand immigration advisor believes visa-free travel should not be extended to visitors from Pacific Island nations despite growing calls for free movement of people in the region.
ICJ set to hear 100 oral statements for legal opinion on climate change
The Attorney-Generals of Kiribati, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Tuvalu and Fiji has issued a joint statement in support of the legal push.
Paedophile priests were dumped in the Pacific as 'geographic solution'
The region served as a perfect hiding place for priests accused of sexual abuse. Some didn't stop when they got there.
Paedophile priests dumped in the Pacific
The Pacific Islands served as a perfect hiding place for priests accused of sexual abuse. Some didn't stop when they got there. Audio
The tiny nations that want to stand alone
The push for independence is still alive in the Pacific but it's getting messy Audio
The tiny nations that want to stand alone
The push for independence is still alive in the Pacific but it's getting messy
AudioMedical aid ship stranded in Fiji
A New Zealand charity is asking for urgent help and donations to fix its broken medical aid ship stranded in Fiji.
How Lola became the earliest-ever Southern Hemisphere category 5 cyclone
The out-of-season cyclone, which ripped across Vanuatu this week, formed on Sunday and hit its peak on Tuesday with gusts up to 295 kilometres per hour.
Soft parliamentary diplomacy for more women MPs in the Pacific
The majority of all female elected representatives across the Pacific Islands region visited Wellington for a development event, showcasing the merits of soft diplomacy, Parliament-style. Audio
Soft parliamentary diplomacy for more women MPs in the Pacific
The majority of all female elected representatives across the Pacific Islands region visited Wellington for a development event, showcasing the merits of soft diplomacy, Parliament-style.
Audio'Small island states live in fear': Commonwealth SG
'Small island states live in fear': Commonwealth Secretary-General. Audio
PIF expert panellist criticises IAEA report
PIF expert panellist rubbishes IAEA report on nuclear wastewater. Audio
"We all dream of going to Banaba" - Phosphate plunders from the Pacific and a forgotten community
The forgotten community of Banaba who were displaced from their homes to the Pacific island of Rabi in 1945, are seeking justice and restoration of their island. Banaba was all but destroyed by over… Audio
"We all dream of going to Banaba" - Phosphate plunders from the Pacific and a forgotten community
The forgotten community of Banaba who were displaced from their homes to the Pacific island of Rabi in 1945, are seeking justice and restoration of their island. Banaba was all but destroyed by over…
AudioAustralian government commits additional $900m to its Pacific partners
Australia's federal government will unveil a further boost to foreign aid to the Pacific in next week's budget.
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
RNZ Pacific journalist Koroi Hawkins discusses the first in-person meeting for the Pacific Islands News Association since the start of the pandemic held last week; the US-Pacific partnership agreement… Audio
How do you move an island?
Sea level rise is already destroying people's homes across the Pacific. How do you move a whole island community? Audio
How do you move an island?
Sea level rise is already destroying people's homes across the Pacific. How do you move a whole island community?
AudioNZ to fund $4.8m health partnership programme for Tonga
Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta has announced a new programme to bolster Tonga's health service.
Political commentators Thomas & Te Pou - PM in the US
Kathryn, Ben and Shane discuss the significance of the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's visit to the US, which includes a meeting with Joe Biden. Also, China's surprise move in the Pacific, has it… Audio
