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Rena salvage operation diver speaks on Manawanui wreck
A salvage expert said when it comes to the Manawanui wreck "anything is do able with enough money." Up to 200,000 litres of fuel has leaked into the sea when the ship sank off the southern coast of… Audio
56 countries to meet for Commonwealth Heads meeting in Samoa
In just one week's time 56 countries will come together for The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa. Preparations have been four years in the making, with businesses stock pilling… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14 October 2024
In today's episode, a defence and security expert says while tensions are rising in the Middle East, there are also growing tensions about New Zealand's response within the UN; a tourism operator in… Audio
FIFA World Cup 26 Oceania Qualifiers - As it stands
The opening group matches have been completed on the Road to the FIFA World Cup 26 for the eight remaining Oceania hopefuls.
Manawanui sinking hurts Samoan tourism.
A tourism business operator in Samoa says food from a container on the sunken Manawanui has been polluting the water, attracting sharks to popular surf breaks. The New Zealand navy vessel sank off the… Audio
League game to raise awareness for mental health
"We want everyone to know, especially our men… if you are going through troubles, all you've got to do is to ask for help - please just ask." Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 11am for 14 October 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
RNZ Paciifc news at 10am for 14 October 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
West Papua rebels detailed NZder Philip Merhtens' kidnapping
The leader of the West Papua rebels who took New Zealander Philip Merhtens hostage has denied claims he was bribed to set the pilot free last month. In an exclusive interview with RNZ Pacific's… Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 8am for 14 October 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
Divers to search wreck of sunken HMNZS Manawanui in Samoa
Divers will go into the water again this morning at the wreck of the sunken HMNZS Manawanui off the south coast of Upolu in Samoa. Its their eighth day at the wreck since the Manawanui ran aground on… Audio
News in Tongan 14 October 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 14 October 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 6am for 14 October 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
Māori-Samoan physiotherapist researching ways to better support Māori and Pasifika
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, with Māori having a higher hospitalisation and mortality rate than non-Māori.
Probe uncovers human rights abuses at Rio Tinto gold mine in Bougainville
A large-scale study has found a plethora of actual and potential human rights violations, including risks to life.
200,000 litres of diesel has already leaked from Manawanui
And RNZ sources say concerns had been raised about potential leakage from the ship's engine before it departed New Zealand.
Tagata o te Moana for 12 October 2024
Today on Tagata o te Moana: An update on HMNZS Manawanui...A former Solomons provincial premier is charged over anti China protests....a New Zealand aid success story .....the cyclone threat this… Audio