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New research vessel to help with better results
NIWA has taken delivery of the brand-new research vessel Kaharoa II, to "support cost-effective, safe, and more environmentally friendly research of the highest quality".
RNZ Pacific News at 3pm for 19 August 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
A PNG team in NRL could be confirmed 'before the end of the year'
PNG is hoping - with the backing of Australia providing up to $600 million in funding - they can start playing in the NRL as the 18th team in the competition as early as 2028.
RNZ Pacific News at 1pm for 19 August 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
France has 'belittled' PIF: New Caledonia wants Pacific mission 'deferred' - Wamytan
A Pacific Islands Forum high-level mission was expected to travel to New Caledonia this week to speak to all sides involved in the ongoining violence in the French territory.
Kiribati polls open for second round of voting
Polls opened at 7am for almost 53,000 eligible voters to elect 19 candidates, after 25 MPs confirmed their seats in the 45-seat Maneaba ni Maungatabu following the first round on 14 August. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8am for 19 August 2024
The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
News in Samoan for 19 August 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Prelim election results show tight race for urban seats in Kiribati
Six MPs from the last parliament, including one cabinet minister, are reported to have lost their seats, according to election results from the Ministry of Culutre and Internal Affairs.
Papua independence protestors 'ask Pope to advocate for an end to oppression'
Indonesian security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets in clashes with protestors marking the 62nd anniversary of a UN agreement that paved the way for Jakarta's annexation of the Papua region. Video
News in Niuean for 17 August 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network Audio
Tagata o te Moana for 17 August 2024
At the midway point in the Kiribati election newcomers to parliament could hold significant sway.......Concerns are being raised on Guam about a build up in US military assets ....Winston Peters… Audio
Pacific Waves for 17 August 2024
Preliminary election results in Kiribati are showing close contests for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, but the opposite in outer island electorates; Leaders in the Pacific are… Audio
Tight race for urban seats in Kiribati election
Preliminary election results in Kiribati are showing close contests for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, but the opposite in outer island electorates. Audio
Pacific leaders push for visa-free regional travel
Leaders in the Pacific are seeking freer movement of people within the region. Audio
Research vessel Hinemoa II arrives in Tonga
An all-female Pacific-crewed research vessel which set sail from Aotearoa last month has arrived in Tonga. Audio