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Tonga hosts Pacific Islands Forum
The opening ceremony for the Pacific Islands Forum is about to get underway. Every year, the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit hosts 18 heads of state. Reporter Lydia Lewis spoke to Corin Dann… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum begins in Tonga
The political crisis in New Caledonia is already dominating the agenda as Pacific leaders arrive at the largest regional meeting in Tonga. Lydia Lewis is in Nuku'alofa. Audio
News in Samoan for 26 August 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan 26 August 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Taiwanese official going to Pacific Islands Forum
A Taiwanese deputy foreign minister will be at this week's Pacific Islands leaders in Tonga, as China and the United States jostle for influence in the region.
How to grow the next generation of Pasifika politicians
It's disheartening how little support there is for Pasifika local politicians, a Māori-Tonga councillor says.
News in Niuean for 24 August 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 August 2024
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
New Zealand's Waka Ama teams reign in 13 gold medals
New Zealand are currently third on the table with 13 gold, 30 silver and 14 bronze medals.
Diplomatic switch from Taiwan to China 'a positive outcome', first-time Kiribati MP says
Ruth Cross Kwansing said Beijing's rising influence in the Pacific region is no longer as big a concern domestically as it is internationally. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 10am for 23 August 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis
RNZ Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis is in Tonga - where Pacific leaders are starting to arrive for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting. Audio
News in Tongan for 23 August 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 23 August 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 23 August 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
