New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:20:39 +1300Heavy out-migration underlines economic conditions in Marshall Islands
The Marshall Islands had its highest-ever sustained out-migration over the past five years, according to a statistical report released earlier this week.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:58:37 +1300Tongan volcano emitted biggest atmospheric explosion recorded in over 100 years - NIWA
It caused 10 cubic kilometres - the equivalent of 2.6 million Olympic-sized swimming pools - of seafloor to be displaced and destroyed the ecosystems around the volcano.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:17:26 +1300Caledonian Union rejects criticism by the New Caledonia Committee of Elders
The pro-independence Caledonian Union has rejected criticism by the New Caledonia Committee of Elders, which condemned the party leader for his address at the recent congress.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 15:40:53 +1300Calls for PNG govt to make its position on deep sea mining clear
Communities in New Ireland in Papua New Guinea are calling on the PNG government to make clear its position on deep sea mining.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:36:38 +1300Lengthy jail sentences for cocaine smuggling network through French Polynesia
A court in Paris has given lengthy jail sentences to 11 people for their role in smuggling more than a ton of cocaine through French Polynesia.
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:49:58 +1300Pacific news in brief for November 21
Tuvalu Covid-19 cases climb; Cook Islands PM could pursue UN membership; Company in French Polynesia to relaunch discontinued journal, and more
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 09:43:41 +1300Samoans globally express pride in rugby league side
Toa Samoa supporters gathered in cities around the world to watch the Rugby League World Cup against Australia.
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:09:17 +1300COP27 nears breakthrough on climate finance in scramble for final deal
Negotiators at the COP27 climate summit in Egypt neared a breakthrough deal for a fund to help poor countries being ravaged by the impacts of global warming, but remained locked over how to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions driving them.
Sun, 20 Nov 2022 10:52:22 +1300Toa Samoa defeated after courageous battle against favourites in final
Toa Samoa gave the firm favourites Australia a real battle in the Rugby League World Cup final, going down 30-10 in Manchester, England, this morning.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 15:45:06 +1300Vanuatu's ICJ resolution on climate change wins more supporters at COP27
Vanuatu's campaign for the world's top court to take a stance on protecting people from climate change won the support of almost half of the nearly 200 countries at COP27.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:46:25 +1300Pacific news in brief for November 19
Fiji's human rights boss has a new role; French Polynesia has twice as many drug infringements than mainland France; Fred Hollows Foundation celebrates 30 years of restoring sight, and more.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 13:57:41 +1300In photos: Toa Samoa supporters flood the streets of Apia ahead of the RLWC Final
It was a sea of blue in Samoa yesterday as supporters flooded Apia town centre to show support for the Toa Samoa rugby league team ahead of the finals of the Rugby League World Cup against the Australian Kangaroos.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 09:35:39 +1300Toa Samoa and Kangaroos announce line-ups for RLWC grand-final
Toa Samoa and Australia's Kangaroos have announced their line-up for the Rugby League World Cup grand final at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 07:46:57 +1300Former Vanuatu PM says govt taking too long to fix network
The Vanuatu opposition says it would welcome outside assistance to fix the government broadband network but is concerned about data security.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:48:13 +1300Tonga warning system put to test by recent tsunami threat
Tonga was hit by a huge jolt recently. RNZ Pacific finds out how well the tsunami warning system did in alerting Tongans to imminent danger.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 00:05:26 +1300Cop27 finale: Leaders debate climate damage funding for Pacific nations
After two weeks of negotiations at the climate talks at an Egyptian resort, it's now down to the wire.
Sat, 19 Nov 2022 16:43:53 +1300Thousands of Toa Samoa fans gather to celebrate ahead of cup final
Toa Samoa will play Australia in the Rugby League World Cup final on Sunday morning.
Fri, 18 Nov 2022 11:14:16 +1300Toa Samoa has united all Samoans globally says rugby league boss
Toa Samoa players are being hailed for uniting Samoans around the world as they head into the final of the Rugby League World Cup against Australia's Kangaroos in Manchester this weekend.