Pacific
Pacific Island nations owe 'astronomical' debts to China. Can they repay?
Aid and development experts say the debts carry large risks for Pacific Island nations, where frequent natural disasters and economic shocks can hobble their repayments. Video
News in Samoan for 29 July 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan 29 July 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 27 July 2024
This week on Tagata: More violence in PNG; France says it will talk about New Caledonioa in September; Is mining the ocean floor now very close? A media operator in Solomons unjustly targetted by… Audio
UNICEF leader on protecting Pacific children as climate changes
Catherine Russell is UNICEF's first Executive Director to visit the Pacific. Before she took over the top job at UNICEF, Catherine held senior positions in the White House under presidents Biden and… Audio
News in Niuean for 27 July 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 27 July 2024
Horrific attacks in East Sepik leave 26 people dead; Bougainville drafts up new constitution; New Cal's pro and loyalist parties look to resume talks; Fiji 7s team chases third Olympic gold medal. Audio
Horrific attacks in East Sepik leave 26 dead
There are calls for support for the survivors of deadly violence in Papua New Guinea. Audio
Bougainville drafts up new constitution
The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution. Audio
New Cal's pro and loyalist parties look to resume talks
Talks between pro and anti independence parties in New Caledonia could resume in September. Audio
Fiji 7s team chases third Olympic gold medal
Mental toughness is what the Fiji sevens rugby team needs now to go through and make history at the Paris Olympics over the weekend. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 27 July 2024
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Kuki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific News Media. Audio
Campaigner warns world moving towards Pacific for deep sea minning
An advocate against deep sea mining says if action is not taken the world is "going to descend in the waters of the Pacific".
