Pacific 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.
Pacific News Briefs
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira has won another assembly member in the aftermath of defections from the Tahoeraa Huiraatira.
Nauru records first community Covid-19 cases
Monday 20 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Nauru is now battling its first Covid-19 outbreak in the community.
Pacific News Briefs
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The Department of Homeland Security has completed its investigation of the bomb threat hoax of May 31st.
Pacific leaders urged to decriminalise homosexuality across the region
Friday 17 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
A former President of Ireland, Mary Robinson is urging Pacific leaders to decriminalise homosexuality across the region.
Pacific Mini Games 2022: First day of competition gets underway in CNMI
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The first events for the Pacific Mini Games have started in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, even as the final sporting contingents continue to arrive.
Our ocean is central to our cultural traditions, legends, and way of life
Thursday 16 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Opinion - "As Pacific Island people, we have a deep connection to the ocean. We are Small Islands Developing States and Large Ocean Island States.
US-Marshalls resume long-stalled talks
Wednesday 15 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Nearly three years after the first in-person preliminary discussions were held between the United States and the Marshall Islands for a third funding agreement in the Compact of Free Association treaty, negotiations resumed again this week with a two-day meeting at Kwajalein.
More Pacific pressure to decarbonise shipping
Tuesday 14 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Pacific nations advocating for the International Maritime Organisation to decarbonise the shipping sector say they will continue to push the global regulator to clean up the industry.
Sports news in brief
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Extra money for rugby league body, Naiqama to skipper Fiji Bati, and PNG women play men's teams
France will bolster its presence in South Pacific says Lecornu
Monday 13 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The French defence minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will bolster its presence in the South Pacific while being committed to a multilateral approach that respects everyone's sovereignty.
Second weekend of three for new look Pasifika festivals
Friday 10 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Two Pasifika festivals are taking place this weekend in Auckland.
Pacific news in brief
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Tonga's cyber law enacted, Commonwealth sending election observers to PNG, and State of Emergency renewed.
Pacific seeks to ensure 'wider commitment' on oceans
Wednesday 8 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
The global community needs to "be inspired" to defend the world's oceans ahead of the second United Nations Oceans Conference in Lisbon at the end of the month, a Fijian policymaker says.
China's whirlwind Pacific tour a slight success with several bilateral agreements signed
Friday 3 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Analysis - China has been successful in signing multiple bilateral agreements with almost a dozen Pacific Island nations during its foreign minister Wang Yi's visit to the region.
Sports news in brief
Thursday 2 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Leali'ifano top Moana player, Pacific Mini Games disappointment, and futsal team's European invitation.
China's success in Pacific not entirely on paper
Wednesday 1 June 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Analysis - Despite China failing to gain endorsement from a dozen Pacific Island countries to sign up to its new regional multilateral trade and security agreement, Beijing has made its intentions known to the region: It is here to stay.
Stars lining up to play for Ikale Tahi
Friday 27 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Stars are lining up to play for Tonga's 'Ikale Tahi.
Pacific News In Brief
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Pacific Islands, Regional
Massive payout for pearl farmers, New Caledonian drug arrest, and new coach for Tonga.
