New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 15:38:07 +1300Marshall Islands confirms membership in Pacific Forum
The Marshall Islands ended two years of being at the centre of controversy over the possible break up of the Pacific's premier regional organisation when its parliament adopted resolutions reaffirming its membership in the Pacific Islands Forum....
Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:32:39 +1300COP 27: Cook Islands PM makes a plea to world leaders ahead of climate summit
The Cook Islands Prime Minister is making a desperate plea to world leaders to slash emissions ahead of a global climate summit.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 21:53:46 +1300Covid-19: Community transmission confirmed in Tuvalu
Tuvalu's finance minister, Steve Paenui has confirmed community transmission of Covid-19 in Tuvalu.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 20:12:06 +1300Ishmael Kalsakau elected Vanuatu PM
Ishmael Kalsakau has been elected as the 13th Prime Minister of the republic of Vanuatu.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:26:04 +1300Child food poverty rising in Pacific says UNICEF
A new study by UNICEF has revealed that child food poverty is increasing in the Pacific.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:26:32 +1300Pacific briefs for November 4
Large turnout out for funeral of popular Papua activist, payout for exploited workers in Marianas, and Tonga by-election result announced
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:04:12 +1300Fiji activist says more women should stand in December election
A renowned human rights activist in Fiji says there is a need for more female candidates in the upcoming general election.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 08:31:00 +1300COP27: Platform will boost Pacific presence at UN climate conference
A platform has been dedicated to bolster the Pacific leadership at the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties - COP27.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:00:51 +1300New faces in Fiji and Samoa rugby test teams
Debut caps will be handed out when both Fiji and Samoa play their opening northern hemisphere tour tests this weekend with a former All Black among them.
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 07:29:55 +1300Samoan opposition MPs quit party to become independents
Two senior MPs in Samoa's opposition Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) have resigned from their political party and become independents in parliament.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:55:57 +1300Saving children from violence in Fiji and Solomons
Significant initiatives have been launched in two Pacific countries aimed at protecting children from violence.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:28:20 +1300Australia gives weapons, vehicles to Solomons police
The Royal Solomon Islands Police Force has taken delivery of 60 rifles from Australia.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:09:16 +1300Papua activist's daughter happy with post-mortem, but some are suspicious
The daughter of Filep Karma who died this week aged 63 has confirmed that the West Papua activist died in a diving accident.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:23:50 +1300Pitcairn Islands on Russia's unfriendly list
On the one hand is an island group with a population of less than 50. On the other a superpower with more than 140 million people. But according to Moscow, the Pitcairn Islands are no longer its friend.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:23:44 +1300Pacific news in brief for November 3
Grim killings in PNG; Marape government urged to tackle major issues; and female workers suffer covid-related mental health issues
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 09:44:01 +1300Sport news in brief for November 3
Molowia helps PNG to first women's Rugby League World Cup win A pair of impressive finishes from fullback Martha Molowia either side of half-time helped Papua New Guinea to...
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:07:14 +1300Angry PNG police families demand death penalty for cop killers
The family of a murdered Papua New Guinea policeman, along with other police families, are demanding the government take action to rein in lawlessness in Hela Province.
Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:15:51 +1300Deputy PM confident of forming govt in Vanuatu
The camp led by Vanuatu's caretaker deputy prime minister Ishmael Kalsakau has reiterated that it remains a solid grouping of 30 MPs and that it will name its prime minister and cabinet line-up on Friday.