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Govt reviewing development programme with Kiribati
The government is reviewing its development programme with Kiribati after President Taneti Maamau pulled out from the latest meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Australian National… Audio
NZ aid programme for Kiribati under review
New Zealand has said its entire $100 million annual aid programme for the island nation is now under review because of what it says is lack of "open dialogue". Victoria University professor and… Audio
News in Samoan for 28 January 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
NZ may cut funding to Kiribati
Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters high and dry. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
News in Tongan 28 January 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
2025 to mark 50th anniversary of Polyfest
This year will mark the 50th anniversary of the ASB Polyfest, one of the largest Pacific festivals in the world. Grace Fiavaai reports. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 27 January 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
New Zealand's aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him.
News in Samoan for 27 January 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan 27 January 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
RNZ Pacific - 35 years of broadcasting to the region
On 24 January 1990 RNZ International, now RNZ Pacific, began broadcasting to the Pacific region.
News in Niuean for 25 January 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 25 January 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
News in Tongan 24 January 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
First load of fuel removed from sunken Manawanui
The first lot of fuel has been removed from New Zealand navy ship Manawanui which sank in October off the southwest coast of Upolu in Samoa. Video
Pacific News in French for 24 January 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 January 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio