New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 13:11:32 +1200State of emergency declared in American Samoa due to severe weather conditions
The full impact of huge sea swells across American Samoa and the Cook Islands is only starting to come to light.
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 11:18:44 +1200Celebrating culture, history this Kiribati Language Week
Kiribati's exit from the Pacific Island Forum has drawn the attention of global leaders, but Aotearoa's small i-Kiribati community is helping the next generation stay connected to their identity.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:02:31 +1200PNG election: police call for return of 50 stolen ballot boxes
Fifty stolen election ballot boxes must be returned, Papua New Guinea police have told candidates in Lagiap.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:11:05 +1200US must address Pacific Island priorities to get onside - expert
The announcement the US will 're-engage' with the Pacific has been met with both excitement and uncertainty in the region, but may not be an easy win, an expert says.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:23:43 +1200Progress on women's rights tackled at Pacific forum
Gender-issues, family violence and women in leadership have been key themes at the annual regional leaders meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:05:36 +1200Unexpected sea surges slam into Cook Islands and Tahiti
An unexpected weather event has damaged properties and flooded roads in the Cook Islands while French Polynesia is dealing with the aftermath of huge swells.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:36:57 +1200Double Pasifika debut for this year's Song Quest opera semi-finals
Two Pasifika firsts are among competitors warming up for New Zealand's most significant opera contest, the Lexus Song Quest.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:17:27 +1200Unhappiness in Tonga at US embassy move
An initially positive response to news the United States plans to build an embassy in Tonga has turned sceptical.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:04:47 +1200Short timeframe for completing China-bankrolled Pacific Games Village
Work has begun on the Village for the 2023 Pacific Games at the Solomon Islands National University Kukum Campus, Honiara.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:07:19 +1200Media warned over 'drowning islands' climate change narrative
"It is possible for us to change the world - individual action make a difference, combined they can lead to critical systemic change," she said.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 18:23:44 +1200Pacific Islands Forum launches new regional blueprint
The Pacific Islands Forum has launched a new long-term strategy to address present and future challenges faced by Pacific peoples.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:08:51 +1200Fiji held by Solomons as PNG win in Oceania Nations Cup action
Hosts Fiji were held to a surprise 1-1 draw by Solomon Islands in their Oceania football Women's Nations Cup tie opener in Suva, while PNG got off the mark with a win over Vanuatu.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:41:11 +1200New Caledonian golf course killer denied appeal transfer
A senior surgeon in New Caledonia jailed for 20 years for homicide has failed in his bid to get his appeal court hearing transferred to another jurisdiction.
Fri, 15 Jul 2022 10:53:06 +1200Superpowers cast big shadow on Pacific forum
There's climate change, gender equity and Covid-19 to contend with on the Pacific stage this year, but the region's most significant diplomatic meeting has not been smooth sailing.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:52:14 +1200Sols leader looks for understanding over China deal from Pacific friends
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has asked the rest of the Pacific Island nations to trust his country's reasons for having agreed to a security pact with China.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 20:39:30 +1200Sign language lessons to begin in Solomon Islands
More people will begin using sign language every day if efforts from a new project in Solomon Islands come to fruition.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 16:00:42 +1200Tahiti district battered by massive swells
French Polynesia is being battered by 8-9 metre swells.
Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:07:36 +1200Pacific news in brief for July 14
Bougainville MP dies, PNG's Marape criticised for trip, and rugby chief takes blame for record loss