Pacific Islands
Pacific Islands Forum launch new regional blueprint
Thursday 14 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new longterm strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.
US pledges to deepen engagement in the region
Wednesday 13 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
United States vice-president Kamala Harris has assured Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Suva that Washington will "significantly deepen" its engagement in the region.
Micronesia bloc responds to Kiribati's departure from Pacific Forum
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The four Micronesian nations are "saddened" by Kiribati's shock decision to leave the Pacific Islands Forum regional body (PIF), the Federated States of Micronesia president says.
United States announces new commitments including embassies, strategy on Pacific
Tuesday 12 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The United States has announced a suite of new commitments in an effort to boost its relations with Pacific Island countries during the Forum Leaders' Meeting taking place in Suva.
Will Australia’s new climate policy be enough to reset relations with Pacific nations?
Saturday 9 July 2022 | Written by Supplied | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is hoping his government’s more ambitious climate policy will help reset Pacific relations when he meets with island leaders next week, writes Wesley Morgan – Research Fellow, Griffith Asia Institute, Griffith University.
'Forum Family' to convene in Suva for the 51st leaders' meeting
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Fiji is set to host the 51st Forum Leaders Meeting (PIF51) scheduled to take place in the capital, Suva, from 11 to 14 July.
Pacific news in brief
Friday 8 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
PNG and Indonesia at odds over waste shipments, World Bank payment for Tonga schools, and arrest over Pago Pago bomb threats
Mixed views on French overseas portfolio rejig
Tuesday 5 July 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
France's abolition of the status of an overseas minister has received mixed reactions in both France and its overseas territories.
New film a 'love letter' to urban Pasifika community
Thursday 30 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
An all-female film crew is about to launch Still Here, a documentary series intended as a love letter to the central Auckland Pasifika community.
Pacific News in Brief
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Call for Samoas to talk on travel, American Samoa easing covid restrictions, and rat infestation at govt department
Fiji, Palau and Samoa call for a moratorium on deep-sea mining at UN conference
Wednesday 29 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Palau, Fiji, and Samoa have announced their opposition to deep-sea mining, calling for a moratorium on the emerging industry amidst growing fears it will destroy the seafloor and damage biodiversity.
Pacific News Briefs
Tuesday 28 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The number of Covid-19 cases in Nauru continues to rise.
Pacific News Briefs
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The number of Covid-19 cases in Nauru has surpassed two thousand.
PNG tops 2022 Mini-Games medal tally
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Papua New Guinea earned the most gold medals in the Northern Marianas Pacific Mini Games.
UN Ocean Conference 2022: Ocean pollution like all forms of pollution must be prevented
Monday 27 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Opinion - Our Ocean is the planet's largest ecosystem, regulating the climate, and providing livelihoods for billions. But its health is in danger, writes Anthony Talouli, Director of Waste Management Pollution Control of the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
Leaving a lasting Pacific Ocean legacy
Thursday 23 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
In a vast ocean area with around 30,000 known islands, traditional navigators of the Pacific have been known to say, 'first you choose your destination, then you figure out how to get there'.
Ministers to discuss Pacific aviation post-covid
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Ministers from 18 Pacific Islands states are meeting this week to discuss the future of aviation post-pandemic.
Weightlifter tearful after taking gold and gaining Hall of Fame honour
Wednesday 22 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Papua New Guinea's Dika Toua has won her 13th overall Oceania Weightlifting Championships after ruling the women's 49-kg class of the Pacific Mini Games in Northern Marianas Islands.
'Important to have role models in rugby league' says Murdoch-Masila
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Kiwi Ferns' debutant Roxy Murdoch-Masila says it's important to have more female representation and role models in rugby league.
Tonga-NZ league game will be emotional for some players
Tuesday 21 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
This Saturday's highly anticipated test match between the Kiwis and Mate Ma'a Tonga is set to be an emotional one for many players making their international debut.
