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Articles by RNZ
Pasifika women helping drive gender, cultural diversity on boards honoured
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pasifika women in leadership across New Zealand were recognised at the recently held Women in Governance awards at Parliament.
Vanuatu launches revised action plan on climate change
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Vanuatu
Vanuatu has launched its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) at the Pacific Islands Forum Economic Ministers Meeting in Port Vila, where inadequate and inaccessible climate finances dominated discussions.
Ruling party in Cook Islands closer to power after gaining seats
Friday 12 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands Party has gained two more seats following the final count of the general election, edging it closer to power.
Cook Islanders urged to conserve water as drought kicks in
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Cook Islands meteorological authorities are pleading for community cooperation as the main island Rarotonga experiences a drought that's expected to last for about two months.
New Caledonia province begins monkeypox vaccination campaign
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
New Caledonia's southern region has started a vaccination campaign against monkeypox.
Solomons police issue warning on burning after 13 live bombs found
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The police in Solomon Islands have detected 13 live bombs at Taro airport in Choiseul Province.
New project aims to stop human trafficking in four Pacific countries
Thursday 11 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United States government has launched a $US10 million five-year project to stop human trafficking in the Marshall Islands, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga.
Scientists discover dozens of new species in Pacific
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Thirty new marine species have been discovered by an English and Hawaiian scientific expedition in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone in the Pacific.
Key road between capital and Tonga's main airport shut
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Tonga
Police have closed one of Tonga's busiest roads because of concerns for safety.
James Marape returns as Papua New Guinea prime minister
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in
James Marape has been re-elected unopposed as prime minister of Papua New Guinea.
Air New Zealand reduces flight schedule over next six months to deal with staff sickness
Wednesday 10 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
Air New Zealand will operate a reduced schedule over the next six months as staff sickness levels continue to cause disruption to travel.
Serena Williams suggests retirement after US Open
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional
Serena Williams says she’s “evolving away from tennis” and planned to retire from the sport she dominated with 23 Grand Slam titles following the U.S. Open tournament, which begins later this month. Yesterday, Williams played only her second singles match since she returned to action at Wimbledon in June after a year-long absence from competition, […]
Micronesia urges China, US to 'de-escalate tensions'
Tuesday 9 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Government of the Federated States of Micronesia is concerned about the increase in geopolitical tensions between China and the United States, following the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Protesters demand action on domestic violence after woman is killed
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Caledonia, Regional
About 100 people have marched in New Caledonia to protest against what they see as government inaction to curb violence against women.
Pacific leaders to meet Joe Biden in Washington
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific Islands Forum leaders are set to meet with United States President Joe Biden next month as Washington aims to accelerate its diplomatic efforts to counter China's presence in the region.
Japanese sailor stabbed during remembrance ceremony in Honiara
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
A Japanese sailor has been stabbed at Bloody Ridge in Solomon Islands during a World War II remembrance ceremony in Honiara.
Marshall Islands sees first Covid-19 spread
Monday 8 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Marshall Islands, Regional
Majuro - The Marshall Islands lost its Covid-free status Monday when tests confirmed six positive cases in the capital, the first known community transmission since the pandemic started in early 2020.
Back on stage - Pacific Music Awards banishes the covid blues
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in New Zealand, Regional
The Vodafone Events Centre in Manukau, Auckland came alive with music, glitz and glam for the first live Pacific Music Awards in two years on Thursday night.
Samoan student gains entry to NASA programme
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Samoa
A Samoan student has been selected for the highly competitive NASA information and computer science programme.
Backlash after Solomons' govt reins in public broadcaster
Friday 5 August 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Regional, Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands' government has prompted anger by ordering the censorship of the national broadcaster.
