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Pacific news in brief for August 29
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Samoa's opposition leader saying they have to trust the government's preparations for CHOGM.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 30 August 2024
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Music Awards 2024 winners announced
RNZ Pacific's Susana Suisuiki joins Mark Leishman to share the winners of tonight's 20th annual Pacific Music Awards live from the Due Drop events centre in Manukau. Audio
Diversity at core of police's ethnic and Pasifika strategies
The police are calling for people from all ethnic backgrounds to join their workforce.
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 29 August 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Albanese caught on camera joking about Pacific policing plan with top US official
The Australian PM has bridled at questions about a private conversation filmed by RNZ where he joked with the US Deputy Secretary of State about splitting the cost of the Pacific Policing Initiative.
'Our step up in the Pacific has been substantial' - United States
The United States has "listened carefully" to Pacific Island nations in its efforts to boost its diplomatic footprint in the region, the deputy secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, says.
RNZ Pacific news at 10am for 29 August 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
PM expects more relaxed chats with Pacific leaders during retreat
The leaders of the 18 member states are spending a day on Vava'u Island - with no officials or media allowed.
RNZ Pacific news at 9am for 29 August 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 8am for 29 August 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
News in Tongan for 29 August 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 7am for 29 August 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
News in Niuean for 29 August 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 29 August 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio