Pacific
'I can't just stand back': Kanak pro-independence activist following in mum's footsteps
Jessie Ounei organised a rally outside the French Embassy in Wellington last week to "shed light on what is happening in New Caledonia".
New Caledonia state of emergency to be lifted, says Paris
The state of emergency is ending as planned in the French Pacific territory on Tuesday morning local time.
News in Tongan for 27 May 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
670 believed dead in Papua New Guinea landslide
Rescuers have given up hope of finding survivors under rubble six to eight metres deep.
Strong quake hits Vanuatu, but no reports of tsunami risk or damage
Vanuatu has been hit by a magnitude-6.3 earthquake, but there were no tsunami warnings or immediate reports of damage.
News in Samoan for Monday 27 May 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Recap: Moana Pasifika v Waratahs
Look back at all the action from Go Media Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland.
Repatriation of 57 more Kiwis from Nouméa
A Defence Force Hercules has left the New Caledonian capital and is heading to Auckland with about 57 people on board.
A mood shift by voters in Taiwan
In 2024 more voters than ever in history are heading to the polls, but one of the most extraordinary elections happened this week Audio
Pacific diplomatic posts to get $60m infrastructure upgrade
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced $60 million in this year's Budget will go towards the renewal of New Zealand's diplomatic post infrastructure in the Pacific.
