In Pacific Waves today: Villages on the coast near the shipwrecked Manawanui are demanding compensation from the New Zealand government; A former Papua New Guinea prime minister wants answers after a major power provider threatened to pull the plug on Port Moresby; The latest World Bank Pacific Economic Update calls for a major boost in investment to address the region's slowing economic growth.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's Prime Minister says it's too soon to talk compensation without clear evidence of environmental impacts following the Manawanui disaster; Papua New Guinea defends injecting over a million USD to Niue despite its people calling for more support by its own government; a new bank is empowering women and mothers to be financially independent from their husbands.

Leader of West Papua rebels who took New Zealander Philip Mehrtens hostage denies claims he was bribed to set the pilot free last month. A new report has found the average size of global wildlife populations has shrunk by over 70 percent over the past 50 years, and calls to protect Pacific reefs following sunken Manawanui ship.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoan citizenship bill makes progress; Auckland community leader confirms foodbank closure; More work needed to protect Pacific reefs; Bougainville cocoa boom - an aid success story.

In Pacific Waves today: Tonga still to announce who is heading key ministries; Cook Islands robotics team celebrate global feat; New bilingual book explores Fiji's rich culture.

In Pacific Waves today: Samoa and NZ authorities focus on vessel clean up; CHOGM media restrictions concerning; Fewer cyclones predicted for Pacific - NIWA; Opera concert in Britain celebrates Samoa's history.

In Pacific Waves today: Dead turtles spotted following HMNZS sinking in Samoa; Fiji's defence minister addresses country's crippling issues; Commonwealth expected to adopt ocean declaration.

In Pacific Waves today: Sunken HMNZS ship potentially disastrous for Samoa tourism; Māori and Pacific families need better housing solutions - researcher; Guam kingfisher takes flight again after near extinction.

In Pacific Waves today: Former Sols premier argues charges against him; Keep long-range missiles out of the Pacific - defence ministers; Cook Islands local group fight to save Muri lagoon; 'Hell of a battle' set for NRL grand final.

In Pacific Waves today: Mixed reaction over France's PM handling of NCAL crisis; 'Dawn Raids' the play makes its debut in Wellington; Over 3000 athletes prepare for the Cook Islands Games.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific defence ministers meet in Auckland; PNG Govt must deal with legacy issues of tribal violence; Fijian doctor leads life-changing medical mission.

In Pacific Waves today: New PINA boss to scrutinise foreign news funding bodies; Fijian doctor leads medical mission; Ni-Vanuatu woman regains sight after four years; Pasifika communities work to destigmatise mental health.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders call for climate action in New York; NZ pilot's readjustment to freedom will take time - psychiatrist; Samoan masters student explores causes of cardiovascular disease for Pacific men.

In Pacific Waves today: China's missile test in the Pacific an 'unwelcome development'; Drug smugglers from PNG sentenced in court; Pacific leaders debate seabed mining at UNGA; Bougainville Chocolate festival the biggest yet.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders take the podium at the 79th UNGA; PNG journalism great passes away; George Speight's release triggering for some Fijians - academic; PNG landowners claim 'unpaid commitment' from government.

In Pacific Waves today: Peaceful handover ceremony of Philip Mehrtens captured on video; New survey reveals greatest threats to press freedom for Pacific; An academic says Fiji's George Speight unlikely to pursue a career in politics; Improvements needed to monitor transshipment in the Pacific tuna fishery.

In Pacific Waves today: Claims of bribery involved in NZ pilot's release in West Papua; UNFPA report reveals health disparities for Pacific women; Archival film highlights US Samoan community.

In Pacific Waves today: New Caledonia in limbo as France's political chaos drags on; Indonesian government denies Papuans its rights - report; Cook Island protesters call for 'more time' on seabed mining.

In Pacific Waves today: Rabaul locals recall volcanic eruptions 30 years on; Pacific states increasingly taking charge over diplomat visits; Cook Islands' competition brings out best local performers.

In Pacific Waves today: PNG Government looks to extending grace periods; Campaign to remove Tonga's openly gay chief justice ongoing; PNG Kava market injects jobs into a nation with stifling unemployment rates; Phasing out fossil fuel key focus for the Pacific.

In Pacific Waves today: PNG police struggle to cope with tribal 'revenge killings'; PNG deputy PM speaks on country's justice system; Pacific meteorologists gather in Vanuatu this week; Reigning dance champion reflects on his inspiring journey.

In Pacific Waves today: 50 people believed to be dead near PNG mine; New French PM spells bad news for pro-independence NCAL groups; The downside of seasonal work schemes for Pacific families; Siva Afi competition brings the heat down under

In Pacific Waves today: A high-profile Cook Islands inmate has been caught having breakfast at a popular Rarotonga cafe in the middle of her 18 month prison sentence; The vice president of the United Liberation Movement for West Papua has called on Pacific leaders to talanoa with them before engaging with Indonesia; New Zealand's Mental Health Minister says the same approach to suicide prevention for Pasifika may not work for other New Zealanders; The residents of the Tonga island group of Vava'u, are promising to honour the late Maori King's call for whales to be given personhood.

In Pacific Waves today: The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape has easily defeated a vote of no confidence brought by the opposition; There has been a major political shift in New Caledonia's congress amid ongoing unrest in the troubled French territory; The involvement of former New Zealand Governor General Sir Jerry Mataparae in leading the Bougainville Peace Monitoring Group is the key factor in him being brought in as a moderator to try and solve an impasse over the region's push for independence; And then there were eight! NRL finals week 1 kicks off on Friday night in Penrith.

In Pacific Waves today: After nine months finally PNG to hold confidence vote; Refugee advocate welcomes federal court decision; Pacific health provider backs BSA report findings; Auckland's Māori and Pasifika students go 'All Out'.

In Pacific Waves today: Lawyers in Tonga petition to remove chief justice; Pasifika audiences view media as harmful - Broadcasting Standards Authority; Culturally relevant children's books launched in Vanuatu; Miss Samoa Fa'afafine breaks down barriers for youth in NZ

Samoan crash victims remembered in Auckland service; Pope Francis asks PNG faithfuls to keep their 'hearts open'; Samoa and Fiji crown their beauty queens; Miss Universe Fiji pageant takes an ugly turn.

Over 250 people from the Samoan Community in Aotearoa gathered in Auckland on Sunday for a memorial service for two RSE workers who died.

Pope Francis has left a lasting impression in Papua New Guinea after his four day visit.

It's beauty pageant season in the Pacific and Samoa and Fiji are the latest countries to crown their queens.

A judge in this year's Miss Universe Fiji says the controversy around the winner has stolen what should have been an epic moment for the country.

Pope Francis visit a chance to 'unify' PNG; Fiji govt backs commissioner despite internal investigation; Norman Kirk's Tongan tapa goes on display; New Cal receives more aid from France to stay 'afloat'.

There's hope Pope Francis' presence in Papua New Guinea will unify the nation.

Fiji's government is backing the appointment of the anti-corruption commissioner.

The government of France has released 130 million euros in additional aid for businesses and public services in New Caledonia.

A Tongan tapa presented to New Zealand prime minister Norman Kirk has come out of storage.

Niue announces official results of its referendum; New Australian visa seems a resounding success; Rat eradication project gets underway in the Cooks.

Niue's government has announced the official results of a referendum to make changes to its constitution.

Australia's new access category for aspiring migrants from Pacific Island countries appears to be off to a great start.

A major rat eradication project is underway on an uninhabited island in the Cook Islands.

In Pacific Waves today: Pacific leaders join tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia; Starlink in the final stages to set up operation in the Pacific; Major rat eradication project underway in the Cooks; Fiji and Tonga rugby team mark centennial milestone

Pacific leaders attend tangi for Kiingi Tuheitia; Starlink in the final stages to set up operation in the Pacific; Major rat eradication project underway in the Cooks; Fiji and Tonga rugby team mark centennial milestone.

Leaders of Pacific communities in New Zealand and abroad stood in solidarity at Turangawaewae.

Papua New Guinea is preparing to roll out the red carpet for the Pope's arrival on Friday night.

Starlink is now in the last stages of getting operation licenses across the Pacific.

This week's Pacific Nations Cup clash is a special one for Fiji and Tonga as it will be their 95th Test match marking 100 years of rugby between them.

PNG parliament meets and again a vote of no confidence is coming; Chaos in Guam over delay in school re-openings; China's reaction at PIF summit not 'surprising' - academic

The Papua New Guinea parliament is sitting this week and top of the agenda is again the plan by the opposition to try and remove the Prime Minister James Marape.

Delays in public school re-openings have caused confusion and chaos for Guam

China's reaction at PIF not 'surprising' - academic

The Pacific Islands Forum has submitted to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit; The Samoan community in Aotearoa gathered in Mangere, Auckland to discuss the Samoa citizenship bill; Guam nuclear test survivors seek justice.

The Pacific Islands Forum has submitted to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit.

The Samoan community in Aotearoa gathered in Mangere, Auckland to discuss the Samoa citizenship bill.

Guam nuclear test survivors seek justice.

The Papua New Guinea parliament is set to resume on Tuesday next week and again for the opposition it is a chance to try and unseat the James Marape administration.

Pacific leaders remember Māori King; Corruption is rife within Fiji police force - academic; Pacific Music Awards marks 20th anniversary.

As Pacific leaders gathered in Tonga got up on Friday morning for the home stretch of their annual summit, news from Aotearoa New Zealand cast a shadow over the day.

A Pacific academic says corruption is rife within the Fiji police force because they're underpaid.

The 2024 Pacific Music Awards held last night in Manukau marked a significant milestone - its 20th anniversary.

The deep sea mining company leading the global push to mine the seafloor in international waters says it could start as early as 2026; Pacific policing, regional security, climate change and the New Caledonia crisis were the main talking points for regional leaders heading into their retreat on Neiafu in Tonga's Vava'u island group on Thursday; The United States Deputy Secretary of State says they have listened carefully to countries in the region in their efforts to boost their diplomatic footprint; Both the Papua New Guinea and Indonesia Governments have been censured by an international media watchdog after a journalist was banned from attending the arrival in Port Moresby of Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

Pacific policing, regional security, climate change and the New Caledonia crisis were the main talking points for regional leaders heading into their retreat on Neiafu in Tonga's Vava'u island group on Thursday.

Pacific policing, regional security, climate change and the New Caledonia crisis were the main talking points for regional leaders heading into their retreat on Neiafu in Tonga's Vava'u island group on Thursday.

The United States Deputy Secretary of State says they have listened carefully to countries in the region in their efforts to boost their diplomatic footprint.

Both the Papua New Guinea and Indonesia Governments have been censured by an international media watchdog after a journalist was banned from attending the arrival in Port Moresby of Indonesia's President-elect Prabowo Subianto.

The wife of the driver killed in a horror crash on State Highway 1 in Ramarama on Monday says she was supposed to have been in the vehicle; Leaders of the Melanesian Spearhead Group met on the sidelines of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' summit in Tonga; In Kiribati with all the MPs elected the focus now is on the first sitting of parliament and the election of the Speaker.

Wife of Samoan driver in Auckland's tragic crash speaks out.

Melanesian leaders discuss human rights violations in West Papua.

Kiribati' first sitting of new parliament on 13 Sept.

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an SOS to 'save our seas'; French Polynesia's President says France made three mistakes which lead to the perfect storm in New Caledonia; The Papua New Guinea province of Morobe has been inundated over the past several months, culminating in severe flooding that has taken lives; In Guam the battle for land rights continue ahead of proposed long-range missile testing in December.

The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued an SOS to 'save our seas'.

French Polynesia's President says France made three mistakes which lead to the perfect storm in New Caledonia.

The Papua New Guinea province of Morobe has been inundated over the past several months, culminating in severe flooding that has taken lives.

In Guam the battle for land rights continues ahead of proposed long-range missile testing in December.

Despite pouring rain and an earthquake the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is officially underway in Tonga; The Tonga government is being urged to prioritise educating people in the kingdom about the importance of recycling; RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora spoke to stakeholders about some of the ongoing issues with the labour mobility scheme in the Bay of Plenty.

Despite pouring rain and an earthquake the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is officially underway in Tonga.

The Tonga government is being urged to prioritise educating people in the kingdom about the importance of recycling.

RNZ Pacific senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora spoke to stakeholders about some of the ongoing issues with the labour mobility scheme in the Bay of Plenty.

An expert in Pacific politics says regional leaders will have their dance cards full at the Forum summit in Tonga next week; Papua New Guinea dance sensations WANSQUAD have returned home after winning the World Hip Hop Championship; Pacific workers participating in the Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) in the Bay of Plenty want an annual sports d ay as part of their calendar.

An expert in Pacific politics says regional leaders will have their dance cards full at the Forum summit in Tonga next week.

Papua New Guinea dance sensations WANSQUAD have returned home after winning the World Hip Hop Championship.

Pacific workers participating in the Recognised Seasonal Employers (RSE) in the Bay of Plenty want an annual sports d ay as part of their calendar.

The French Ambassador to the Pacific hits back at New Caledonia congress president Roch Wamytan saying New Caledonia is not France; The new Kiribati Parliament will include five women MPs for the first time and we talanoa to one of the newly elected members Ruth Cross Kwansing; Independent research commissioned by New Zealand police into bias has found being Maori, Pasifika, male or mentally ill puts people at higher risk of force being used.

The French Ambassador to the Pacific hits back at New Caledonia congress president Roch Wamytan saying New Caledonia is not France.

The new Kiribati Parliament will include five women MPs for the first time - we speak with one of the newly elected members.

Independent research commissioned by New Zealand police into bias has found being Maori, Pasifika, male or mentally ill puts people at higher risk of force being used.

The Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is just days away from opening in Nuku'alofa in Tonga, and frantic efforts are still needed to ensure visitors are housed; More than 300 leaders representing nations throughout the Pacific have paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia at Koroneihana celebrations hosted at Tuurangawaewae Marae; St Vincent de Paul organisations in New Zealand are sending a container load of clothing, household untensils and medical goods to their sister organisation in Tonga.

The Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit is just days away from opening in Nuku'alofa in Tonga, and frantic efforts are still needed to ensure visitors are housed.

More than 300 leaders representing nations throughout the Pacific have paid tribute to Kiingi Tuuheitia at Koroneihana celebrations hosted at Tuurangawaewae Marae.

St Vincent de Paul organisations in New Zealand are sending a container load of clothing, household untensils and medical goods to their sister organisation in Tonga.

Plans for a high level Pacific Islands Forum mission to New Caledonia have become messy with the French High Commission in Noumea...and the local government at loggerheads over who should be organising the visit and welcoming the delegation; Two young Pacific researchers have teamed up with the South Auckland community to take on rheumatic fever and gout which are two of the major health issues facing Māori and Pacific people; The expanded Pacific Nations Cup series will get underway in Fiji and Canada this weekend with the likes of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Canada, USA and Japan.

Plans for a high level Pacific Islands Forum mission to New Caledonia have become messy with the French High Commission in Noumea and the local government at loggerheads over who should be organising the visit and welcoming the delegation.

Two young Pacific researchers have teamed up with the South Auckland community to take on rheumatic fever and gout.

The expanded Pacific Nations Cup series will get underway this weekend with the likes of Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Canada, Japan and the USA.

Voters in Kiribati are awaiting the final results of the runoff round of elections on Monday; Residents in Fiji's capital Suva say the loss of family values is to blame for a growing methamphetamine crisis giving the country a bad name; The Asian Development Banks is forecasting Pacific economies will continue to grow this year and next year but building resilience is still important.

Voters in Kiribati are awaiting the final results of the runoff round of elections on Monday.

Residents in Fiji's capital Suva say the loss of family values is to blame for a growing methamphetamine crisis giving the country a bad name.

The Asian Development Banks is forecasting Pacific economies will continue to grow this year and next year but building resilience is still important.

Preliminary election results in Kiribati are showing close contests for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, but the opposite in outer island electorates; Leaders in the Pacific are seeking freer movement of people within the region; An all-female Pacific-crewed research vessel which set sail from Aotearoa last month has arrived in Tonga.

Preliminary election results in Kiribati are showing close contests for constituencies in and around the capital Tarawa, but the opposite in outer island electorates.

Leaders in the Pacific are seeking freer movement of people within the region.

An all-female Pacific-crewed research vessel which set sail from Aotearoa last month has arrived in Tonga.

Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation sever bilateral ties with Taiwan; In interim results to hand on Thursday after the first round of the Kiribati election, Radio Kiribati reported 22 of the 23 constituencies have been counted; Senior Pacific journalists are working on a book they hope will capture some of the rich history of the development of media in the region.

Palau's President says China is weaponising tourism in a bid to get the nation to sever bilateral ties with Taiwan.

In interim results to hand on Thursday after the first round of the Kiribati election, Radio Kiribati reported 22 of the 23 constituencies have been counted.

Senior Pacific journalists are working on a book they hope will capture some of the rich history of the development of media in the region.

A former U.S. Congressman for Guam says military expansion on the island is happening at rates that haven't been seen since World War II; An Otago University researcher hopes to gain insights into obesity levels among Pacifica by studying neophobia - or resistance to new foods; In a first of it's kind visit New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited the Federated States of Micronesia also called FSM; Auckland based Samoan Daniel Rankin is a Social media sensation whos videos of him and his cooking buddy Fraser are racking up over three million viewers.

A former U.S. Congressman for Guam says military expansion on the island is happening at rates that haven't been seen since World War II.

An Otago University researcher hopes to gain insights into obesity levels among Pacifica by studying neophobia - or resistance to new foods.

In a first of it's kind visit New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited the Federated States of Micronesia also called FSM.

An Auckland-based Samoan social media influencer is on a mission with his pugdog Fraser helping men learn "how to cook".

The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release; Human rights advocates warn of grim plight for people evicted from PNG squatter settlements; New research finds more Tongans and Samoans seeking work overseas to build more climate resilient homes.

The Marshalls call for an independent assessment Fukushima treated nuclear wastewater release.

Human rights advocates warn of grim plight for people evicted from PNG squatter settlements.

New research finds more Tongans and Samoans seeking work overseas to build more climate resilient homes.

Pacific Foreign Ministers have given United States territories Guam and American Samoa their nod of approval to be associate members of the Pacific Islands Forum; Guam government standing by US need-to-know approach amid suspicion and confusion over potential impacts of long-range missile testing in the territory; Niue's Premier may soon be known as Prime Minister as Niue works towards a 'self-sustaining' future with Aotearoa Premier Dalton Tagelagi believes the title Prime Minister is more fitting; Meet Antony Vavia the first Pacific Islander to graduate with a PhD in Marine Biology from Auckland University of Technology.

Pacific Foreign Ministers have given United States territories Guam and American Samoa their nod of approval to be associate members of the Pacific Islands Forum. Caleb Fotheringham has more.

Guam government standing by US need-to-know approach amid suspicion and confusion over potential impacts of long-range missile testing in the territory.

Niue's Assembly has passed the third and final reading of the Bills aimed at amending the Constitution of Niue.

Meet Antony Vavia the first Pacific Islander to graduate with a PhD in Marine Biology from Auckland University of Technology.

Vanuatu PM backs New Cal independence process; Lack of sponsorship hinders Samoa rugby - chairman; Cost of living and ID cards major concerns for Kiribati voters; Guam landowners skeptical over US missile test plans 

RNZ Pacific can confirm French President Emmanuel Macron has approved a high level Pacific mission to New Caledonia.

The chair of the Melanesian Spearhead group and Vanuatu Prime Minister backs independence for New Caledonia, through a democratic process.

The chairman of Lakapi Samoa says 2024 was about improving the union's financial siuation.

The soaring cost of living will come under scrutiny as Kiribati holds its election next week.

While the Governor of Guam has defended the use of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles in the territory, affected landowners are expressing concerns.

French ambassador hints at 'good news' for Pacific leaders; Another no confidence vote coming - PNG Govt unconcerned; NZ deputy PM leads tour to North Pacific.

The French Ambassador to the Pacific has hinted that Paris may have sent her some good news to deliver to Pacific leaders on the sidelines of the PIF Foreign ministers meeting.

The Papua New Guinea Government of James Marape has avoided a vote of no confidence again, but more attempts to unseat it are coming.

New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is leaving for Fiji tonight, his first stop on a four country Pacific tour.

Tonga PM dismisses 'standoff' ahead of Pacific Island Leaders Forum summit; Samoa rugby facing financial challenges; The complex relationship between Guam and the US military; The battle to keep Chamorro culture in Guam alive.

The Prime Minister of Tonga says the Foreign Affairs ministerial portfolio standoff does not pose a threat to the Forum Leader's summit.

Last month Samoa rugby wrote to World Rugby informing that the team will not be participating in the Northern Hemisphere tour.

RNZ Pacific reporter Eleisha Foon is in Guam and spoke with several community members about the issues they face.

Chamorro culture continues to be preserved through the sharing of language and history at Guam's Museum.

Pacific leaders waiting on approval for New Cal mission; Bougainville landowners seek compensation; PNG PM has lied to the country on moratorium - campaigner; Art exhibition explores connections across the Pacific

The Pacific Islands Forum Chair, Tonga Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni, is waiting for Paris to approve a Pacific mission to New Caledonia.

A lawsuit, brought by 4,500 Bougainvilleans against multi national mining giant, Rio Tinto, is being bankrolled by a secretive group of investors hoping for a huge windfall.

An anti-deep sea mining campaigner in Papua New Guinea says Prime Minister James Marape has lied to the country by saying he supports a moratorium on deep sea mining.

Kanohi Ora - the Living Face - was an exhibition that looked at the connections of Aotearoa and the Pacific through six potraits.

International Seabed Authority elects new secretary-general; Governor of Guam says nuclear weapons 'needed' for peace; Fiji culture must evolve to tackle human trafficking - director; New report shows increase of Pacific women in business leadership.

The UN body responsible for forming mining rules in the High Seas finished meeting on Friday in Kingston, Jamaica.

The Governor of Guam has defended the use of nuclear weapons and long-range missiles on Guam.

The head of a civil society organisation in Fiji says culture must evolve in order to tackle human trafficking.

There's a steady increase of women in business leadership roles in the Pacific but challenges remain according to a new report.

Kiribati election day draws near; Tokelauan Harvard graduate ready to return home to serve; PNG filmmaker shares horrors of sorcery violence; Where are all the people going? - Pacific economist.

It is just 12 days before the first round of voting in the Kiribati election.

It is just 12 days before the first round of voting in the Kiribati election

On of the few Tokelauan's to go to Harvard University on scholarship hopes to use his skills to prop up his people

A woman who helps rescue victims of sorcery related violence in Papua New Guinea says the world needs to know the horrors inflicted upon innocents in her country.

While the economic ministers from the Pacific Islands Forum countries are currently meeting in Fiji a veteran analyst of Pacific economics, Steve Pollard, has published a blog called 'the Pacific Economic Malaise.'

RNZ Pacific launches new shortwave transmitter; Guam landowners protest against increased military presence; Controversy surrounds International Seabed Authority election; Samoa's flag a rememberance of country's past struggles.

New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister says shortwave radio in the Pacific is "more important now" than in 1990 when RNZ Pacific first broadcast into the region.

The deadline for submissions on long range missile testing for Guam closes on August 2.

In Jamaica lobbying continues apace ahead of the election of the head of the International Seabed Authority.

A tutor in Samoan indigenous studies says most Samoan people are not fully aware of the history behind their nation's flag.

Poverty the main driver of Fiji's drug crisis - minister; Tuvalu supportive of deep sea mining moratorium; 'Hit by tidal wave' remote island in FSM needs seawall; More Pacific languages added to Google Translate

Fiji's home affairs minister says poverty is driving the drug crisis in Fiji but he insists the government can turn things around

Tuvalu has joined the call for a precautionary pause on deep sea mining at the International Seabed Authority (ISA) meeting

The chief of Federated States of Micronesia's most remote island is calling on senators in the Congress to approve funds to build a major seawall

A researcher and engineer at Google Translate says technological advances in recent years are making it possible add even more languages to the online app

Third of Tonga's population remain without internet; Samoan language experts weigh in on accent marks; Tahiti's waves rein in Olympic surfers; Samoa 'ready' to host biggest international event.

Nearly a third of Tonga's population still has no internet and is unlikely to have access until mid August.

In Aotearoa, there's a growing debate among Samoan language speakers regarding the use of diacritical marks and glottal stops.

Olympic surfers battled it out in large powerful conditions in Tahiti, with jet skis pulling surfers out of dangerous situations on multiple occasions.

In two months time, Samoa will be hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Fiji's dream of third Olympic gold medal shattered; Lack of resources hamper law efforts following PNG massacre; Seabed mining discussion ongoing in Jamaica; Brief blocking of Sols news on Facebook a 'targeted attack' - editor.

Fiji's reign as Olympic sevens gold medallists came to an end on Sunday morning, beaten 28-7 in the final at the Stade de France in Paris by host nation France.

A lack of manpower and resources is hampering police efforts to restore law and order after a massacre in Papua New Guinea.

The editor of an investigative news organisation in Solomon Islands says the temporary blocking of dozens of posts on their official Facebook page was a targeted attack.

The International Seabed Authority council is currently meeting in Kingston in Jamaica to continue developing rules on mining the seafloor.

Horrific attacks in East Sepik leave 26 people dead; Bougainville drafts up new constitution; New Cal's pro and loyalist parties look to resume talks; Fiji 7s team chases third Olympic gold medal.

There are calls for support for the survivors of deadly violence in Papua New Guinea.

The autonomous Papua New Guinea region of Bougainville, which expects to have won its independence by 2027, has now drawn up a draft of a new constitution.

Talks between pro and anti independence parties in New Caledonia could resume in September.

Mental toughness is what the Fiji sevens rugby team needs now to go through and make history at the Paris Olympics over the weekend.

Abuse survivor wants Pasifika approach for redress; PNG landowner looking to new strategy to save forests; Fiji rugby sevens off to a good start at Olympics.

A survivor of abuse in a faith based institution wants a Pasifika specific approach to redress for some survivors.

An Australian businessman says he wants to ensure Papua New Guineans landowners have the financial tools to save their forests.

Fiji showed why they are double Olympic sevens rugby champions early Thursday morning when they won their two pool matches against Uruguay and USA.

Search to find Fijian crew member in Cook Islands called off; Niue on track to be the first Pacific Island to eliminate hepatitis; Tongan charity spokesperson says suspension of nickel mining a 'bad sign'; Former PNG politician continues to serve community.

The Cook Islands police have called off the search for 22-year-old Luke Vakayawa who fell overboard on an inter-island ferry over the weekend.

Niue is on the verge of becoming the first Pacific Island country to eliminate Hepatitis.

An environmental charity in Tonga says Australian company BHP suspending nickel mining is a bad sign for deep sea mining.

Despite retiring 12 years ago Dame Carol Kidu remains the highest achieiving woman in Papua New Guinea in politics.

Family violence leads to fatal shooting in Samoa; NZ needs to be more explicit in their support to Kanak - advocates; Regional workshop addresses labour issues within fishing sector; Tonga Foreign Affairs stand off poses a threat for Forum summit.

Horrific family violence is behind a fatal double shooting in Samoa which resulted in the death of a lead homicide detective.

A New Caledonia pro-independence group is disappointed New Zealand's foreign affairs minister was not more critical of France.

The Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA) recently held a workshop in Fiji, bringing together government officials and industry leaders to address critical labour issues in the fishing sector.

Earlier this year Tonga's King Tupou VI let it be known he was unhappy with the government appointing the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

All Blacks vice-captain joins Moana Pasifika; The growing mystery that is Kiribati; PNG's Porgera residents remain cut off; Pasifika card game reaches new milestone.

Moana Pasifika has announced the major signing of All Blacks Vice-Captain and 2023 World Rugby Player of the Year, Ardie Savea.

Kiribati is just a few weeks away from its national elections.

About 80-thousand people remain cut off in Porgera, Papua New Guinea, with the main road blocked by a massive landslide.

A Pasifika card game that is helping weave meaningful conversations is now available in Whitcoulls.

MSG calls France's handling of decolonisation in New Cal "illegitimate"; PNG's ongoing struggle to rein in loggers; Seasonal work causing division among Pacific families; Tonga's first female boxer set to go 'all out' at Paris.

The Melanesian Spearhead Group has condemned France's handling of the U.N-mandated decolonization of New Caledonia calling it "illegitimate".

The tropical rainforest of Papua New Guinea is one of the last great blocks of forest still standing in the world.

As demand for seasonal labour in the Pacific increases so does the number of children in the region being raised by grandparents.

Tonga's first female boxer to the Olympics says she'll be going 'all out' for the Pacific in Paris.

PNG census delays continue; Guamanians seek access to an unclassified report; NZ deputy prime minister speaks on deep sea mining; Samoan dance academy revives traditional performing arts.

The Papua New Guinea census was extended this week after enumerators had failed to cover the entire country.

Guam's Legislature has requested access to the unclassified version of an "independent assessment of the integrated air and missile defense architecture.

Deputy prime minister Winston Peters was asked if New Zealand's position had changed on deep sea mining.

An Auckland-based Samoan Siva dance academy is reviving a traditional singing practice called Fa'asala.

Calls for separatism fuels debate in New Caledonia; Pacific regional health leader embarks on regional tour; Falepili Union a ' very good deal' for Tuvaluans - academic; Niue Premier shares vision for island ahead of anniversary celebration.

A call to separate New Caledonia's pro and anti independence provinces has sparked a heated debate in the French Territory.

Tonga's former minister of health Dr Saia Piukala made history by becoming the first Pacific person to be named as the World Health Organisation's Regional Director for the Western Pacific.

An academic says the migration aspects of the Falepili Union between Tuvalu and Australia are a very good deal for Tuvaluans.

Niue is celebrating 50-years of free association with New Zealand.

Fatal plane crash in Vanuatu under investigation; Tonga Govt plead for locals to provide rooms for Forum guests; Fiji choir wins gold at international choral singing competition; 'Genre-bending' Tongan songwriter releases new song .

The Civil Aviation Authority in Vanuatu is investigating an Air Taxi plane crash that killed one person.

In six weeks time Tonga will be hosting the Pacific Islands Forum leaders' summit.

Tonga's former minister of health Dr Saia Piukala made history by becoming the first Pacific person to be named as the World Health Organisation's Regional Director for the Western Pacific.

More than 11,000 singers from over 30 countries are in Auckland for the 13th World Choir Games, the largest choral competition.

Music artist Finau Lauaki has released her latest single titled 'Isn't it Obvious'.

Auckland Samoan church leaders gather to discuss health; Niue secondary students struggle to pass NCEA; PNG govt fails to provide transparency of service funds - watchdog.

Samoan church leaders in Auckland met with national health services last week to dicuss critical healthcare challenges within the Pasifika community.

Secondary school students on Niue are struggling to pass NCEA literacy and numeracy pilot tests that could become compulsory by 2026.

Concerns are being raised about the lack of transparency and accountability around government funding allocated to District Development Authorities in Papua New Guinea.

More police equipment has been sent to the troubled New Caledonian capital this week where another death has ocurred amid ongoing unrest in the French Territory; Pacific media owners are being urged to ensure they have policies and processes in place to protect female staff from violence, sexual abuse and harassment both in and out of the work place; The clearing of a squatter settlement in the Papua New Guinea capital is expected to take several more days.

More police equipment has been sent to the troubled New Caledonian capital this week where another death has ocurred amid ongoing unrest in the French Territory.

Pacific media owners are being urged to ensure they have policies and processes in place to protect female staff from violence, sexual abuse and harassment both in and out of the work place.

The clearing of the Bush Wara squatter settlement in the Papua New Guinea capital is expected to take several more days.

The opposition in Papua New Guinea believes it could still force an early sitting of parliament to hear a vote of no confidence; Diabetes Fiji is calling for immediate and comprehensive action to prevent further tragedies and improve the quality of life for people diagnosed with diabetes; On Wednesday, leaders from Guam and Japan gathered to repatriate remains of up to eight Japanese soldiers from World War two, back home; A Tongan activist, singer-songwriter and now teacher says taking young students on overseas music tours teaches them more than meets the eye.

The opposition in Papua New Guinea believes it could still force an early sitting of parliament to hear a vote of no confidence.

Diabetes Fiji is calling for immediate and comprehensive action to prevent further tragedies and improve the quality of life for people diagnosed with diabetes.

On Wednesday, leaders from Guam and Japan gathered to repatriate remains of up to eight Japanese soldiers from World War two, back home.

A Tongan activist, singer-songwriter and now teacher says taking young students on overseas music tours teaches them more than meets the eye.

Wellington's i-Kiribati community celebrate language; PNG residents face threats of being forcibly removed; Vanuatu's first ever foreign policy offers 'enhanced credibility'; Samoan podcast aims to normalise mental wellbeing.

Events are being held across Aotearoa this week to celebrate Kiribati Language Week.

Papua New Guinea's Institute of National Affairs says the government must ensure that land is available for people to legitimately live on.

Vanuatu's first ever foreign policy offers 'enhanced credibility'.

Samoan podcast aims to normalise mental wellbeing.

Hawaii moves to ban seabed mining; French elections signals potential setback for loyalists; Recognising the challenges and opportunities in Pacific regional journalism; Samoan Olympian says 'understanding of sailing' key to better representation.

Hawaii has banned seabed mining, signing the new law into effect this morning.

The second round of the French national snap elections are now done and in and for New Caledonia.

A Pacific international media conference, which has ended in Fiji, looked at some of the thorny issues facing the industry but also some of the opportunities.

NZ-born Samoan Olympian says 'understanding of sailing' key to better representation.

Asylum seekers again being held in Nauru; Fiji govt left to function with no stable opposition; PNG 's Communication Minister open to criticism on proposed media policy; Samoa traditions risk abuse in criminal cases.

Almost 100 asylum seekers are again being held in Australia's offshore processing centre in Nauru after numbers dropped to zero in June last year.

Fiji's former ruling party was stripped off its legal status this week for not complying with electoral laws leaving the country without a unified opposition.

Papua New Guinea's Communication Minister says he's open to criticism regarding the government's proposed new media policy.

Samoa's Supreme Court has issued a warning for those who abuse custom and tradition, especially the ifoga a traditional Samoan apology to get reduced jail time.

'We're grateful': Tongan caregiver granted visa reprieval; Asylum seekers claim mistreatment in Nauru; Cyclone risk modelling for Pacific hospitals undertaken by NZ Uni; US missile defence agency call for public meeting in Guam.

A Tongan family fighting to keep their aunt in New Zealand has been granted a reprieve.

Asylum seekers claim mistreatment in Nauru.

The University of Auckland has launched a programme to help ensure hospitals in Pacific Island countries are more aware of risks they face from cyclones and other extreme weather.

The U.S. Missile Defence Agency has called for a public meeting following major concerns of impacts over long-term missile testing on Guam.

Solomon Islands PM denies manipulation by China; PNG's survivors struggling two months on since disaster; Fiji aims to better address climate resilience in schools.

Solomon Islands MP accuses China of aid manipulation, PM denies.

PNG's survivors struggling two months on since disaster.

Protecting school children from climate change was the main focus of a two day a consultation in Fiji this week.

Unsung Pacific war heroes remembered in Wellington; Election results show 'firm radicalisation' in New Cal; Remote Solomon Islands community upgrades runway; Zumba with a 'Pasifika twist' helps ward off loneliness and diabetes

After decades of being unsung World War II heroes in New Zealand Pacific Island coastwatchers have finally been recognised.

French Pacific results for the first round of French national snap elections have shown on Sunday a firm radicalisation, especially in the case of New Caledonia.

A remote Solomon Islands community is now finally able to have planes land in the rain, after New Zealand and Australian governments helped pay to upgrade the runway in Seghe.

Free Zumba classes in Mangere aims to get people moving in their older age and keep diabetes at bay

New Caledonia unrest to be discussed at PIFs meeting; Former Samoan PM attends hearing for citizenship pathway bill; NZ and Australia governments invest in upgrading Solomon Islands' airfield; Pacific chocolate bar launches at festival in Wellington.

The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is seriously concerned about the ongoing unrest in Kanaky/New Caledonia.

A public hearing on a bill that aims to restore a pathway to New Zealand citizenship - for a group of people born in then-Western Samoa launched this week.

The New Zealand and Australian governments handed over the upgraded Seghe Airfield to the Solomon Islands government hoping to boost the country's connectivity.

Over 25 of the best chocolate makers from Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific came to celebrate delicious and ethical chocolate products.

Fiji's finance minister defends pay increase for MPs; Winston Peters leads another delegation to the Pacific; 'Cultural dilution' a concern for Pacific leaders; NZ defeats Vanuatu in the OFC Nations Cup grand final.

Winston Peters leads another delegation to the Pacific.

Fiji's finance minister defends pay increase for MPs

'Cultural dilution' a concern for Pacific leaders.

NZ defeats Vanuatu in the OFC Nations Cup grand final.

Fiji government unveils latest budget; 80,000 in PNG's province face starvation following disaster; Ancient structures in Samoa sheds light on Polynesian hierarchy systems; Vanuatu and NZ face off in OFC nations cup final .

Fiji government unveils latest budget.

80,000 in PNG's province face starvation following disaster.

Ancient structures in Samoa sheds light on Polynesian hierarchy systems.

Vanuatu and NZ face off in OFC nations cup final.

A Fijian academic says Fiji's serious skills shortage is one of the major issues that must be addressed in the upcoming budget; A decision on convicted Former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama's FijiFirst Party's future is set to be announced, with its deregistration a very real prospect; In New Caledonia, delays continue to hamper efforts to return the French Territory to normalcy amid a snap election, which polls in France suggest will be a tight race; A Tongan story that captivated Kiwi audiences through a feature length film returns -- but this time - on stage.

A Fijian academic says Fiji's serious skills shortage is one of the major issues that must be addressed in the upcoming budget.

A decision on convicted Former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama's FijiFirst Party's future is set to be announced, with its deregistration a very real prospect.

In New Caledonia, delays continue to hamper efforts to return the French Territory to normalcy amid a snap election, which polls in France suggest will be a tight race.

Red, White and Brass a Tongan story that captivated Kiwi audiences through a feature length film returns to Aotearoa but this time, on stage.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange a free man after accepting US plea deal; Also...Pacific communities in New Zealand are being urged to get their measles vaccinations; And we look at the final results from the Micronesian Games in the Marshall Islands.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange a free man after accepting US plea deal.

Pacific people in NZ urged to get vaccinated for measles.

We look at the final results from the Micronesian Games in the Marshall Islands.

Public hearings have started for a bill that will restore New Zealand citizenship for Samoans born between 1924 and 1949.

The Governor of Guam says military activity on the island is ramping up at an unprecented rate and he wants assurances from the U.S. that disruptions will be minimal.

Fresh violence has erupted in several parts of New Caledonia following mass arrests of pro-independence leaders.

Fresh violence has erupted in several parts of New Caledonia following mass arrests of pro-independence leaders; The Governor of Guam says military activity on the island is ramping up at an unprecented rate and he wants assurances from the U.S. that disruptions will be minimal; Public hearings have started for a bill that will restore New Zealand citizenship for Samoans born between 1924 and 1949.

Concerns are being raised about a lack of staff in Tonga's prisons, following a fatal attack on a psychiatric nurse; The French ambassador to the Pacific has called out what they see as dis and misinformation in the territory; And there are claims that thousands of Papuans have been displaced due to an Indonesian military operation in.

France calls out fake news in light of ongoing unrest in New Caledonia.

Concerns are being raised about a lack of staff in Tonga's prisons, following a fatal attack on a psychiatric nurse.

The United Liberation Movement for West Papua or ULMWP claims thousands of Papuans have been displaced due to an Indonesian military operation.   

Former National MP remains confident in citizenship bill; 'PIF leaders need to help Guam stand up to the US' - former US Congressman; Fiji produces its first circus show; Scientists return from Tonga volcano voyage.

Former National MP remains confident in citizenship bill.

'PIF leaders need to help Guam stand up to the US' - former US Congressman.

Fiji produces its first circus show.

Scientists return from Tonga volcano voyage.

PNG Census off to a rocky start; Testing missiles in Guam will be 'disruptive' - former US congressman; New study finds over half of Pacific children in NZ are overweight; Competition heats up as Micronesian Games medal tally rises.

PNG Census off to a rocky start.

Testing missiles in Guam is 'disruptive' - former US congressman.

More than half of Pacific children in NZ are overweight.

Competition heats up as Micronesian Games medal tally rises.

NZ pilot release by Papua rebels a 'complex' task; 'No peace in New Cal without independence' - Kanak/New Caledonia government; Fiji surf spot set to host world competition; Pacific beauty queen calls for greater climate accountability

NZ pilot release by Papua rebels a 'complex' task

'No peace in New Cal without independence' - Kanak/New Caledonia government

Fiji surf spot set to host world competition

Pacific beauty queen calls for greater climate accountability

New Cal's pro-independence group delays congress; Pacific youth called to step up and lead; Research explores the 'cost of service' among Pasifika; UN lights up rural PNG - one village at a time.

New Cal's pro-independence group delays congress.

Pacific youth called to step up and lead.

Research explores the 'cost of service' among Pasifika.

UN lights up rural PNG - one village at a time.

World's largest Pacific festival draws to a close; Micronesian Games get underway in Majuro; 'PNG authorities supplies guns to fuel tribal feuds'; Pasifika businessman breaks new ground with milk company

World's largest Pacific festival draws to a close

Micronesian Games get underway in Majuro

'PNG authorities supply guns to fuel tribal feuds' - Enga leader

Pasifika businessman breaks new ground with milk company

Vanuatu reforms could prove disappointing - expert; West Papua calls out Indonesia's 'hypocritical' stance on Israel; Fest Pac 2024: Master carvers continue valuable tradition; Internationally acclaimed art exhibition returns to Samoa.

Vanuatu reforms could prove disappointing - expert.

West Papua calls out Indonesia's 'hypocritical' stance on Israel.

Fest Pac 2024: Master carvers carry on valuable tradition.

Internationally acclaimed art exhibition returns to Samoa.

Vanuatu proposed amendments a 'partial' solution - expert; Men's health week helps shift mindsets among Pasifika; Fest Pac 2024: Traditional leaders strengthen partnership; Micronesian Games returns since 2018.

Vanuatu proposed amendments a 'partial' solution - expert.

Men's health week helps shift mindsets among Pasifika.

Fest Pac 2024: Traditional leaders confirms partnership.

Micronesian Games returns since 2018.

FestPac 2024: A symbolic event for regional unity; WHO appoints prominent Pacific health leader; PNG rescue teams focus on relocating villagers; NZ employers call for changes to seasonal work scheme

FestPac 2024: A symobolic event for regional unity.

WHO appoints prominent Pacific health leader.

PNG rescue teams focus on relocating villagers. 

NZ employers call for changes to seasonal work scheme.

FestPAC 2024: 'Our Kanak brothers and sisters are not alone'

Pacific Civil Society calls out French stance on New Caledonia.

Student explores solutions to improve Tonga's water system.

PNG opposition looks for parliament recall.

PNG opposition looks for parliament recall; Student explores solutions to improve Tonga's water system; Pacific Civil Society calls out French stance on New Caledonia; Fest Pac 24: 'Our Kanak brothers and sisters are not alone'

FijiFirst party's founding members resign; New Caledonia left in limbo as Macron calls for snap elections; The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts officially opens in Hawaii; New documentary shines a light on Niue's marine area.

FijiFirst party's founding members step down.

New Caledonia left in limbo as Macron calls for snap elections.

Hawaii officially launches the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts.

New documentary shines a light on Niue's ocean.

PNG aid assistance hampered by lack of road access; Noumea crisis seemingly 'forgotten' in France; Wellington's young Samoan students remember independence; Pasifika Sipoti for 08 June.

PNG aid assistance hampered by lack of road access.

Noumea crisis seemingly 'forgotten' in France.

Wellington's young Samoan students remember independence.

Pasifika Sipoti for 08 June

The Papua New Guinea provincial government has officially ended their search for bodies due to the risk of dieases spreading and the potential for new landslides; PNG opposition fails to file a motion for no confidence vote in Prime Minister, James Marape; The New Zealand government is removing the transit visa requirement for Fijians travelling through the country; A fleet of traditional voyaging canoes were welcomed into Kualoa bay, Hawaii this morning, heralding the beginning of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

A fleet of traditional voyaging canoes were welcomed into Kualoa bay, Hawaii this morning, heralding the beginning of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

The New Zealand government is removing the transit visa requirement for Fijians travelling through the country.

Yet again the Papua New Guinea opposition has failed to file a motion for a vote of no confidence in Prime Minister, James Marape.

The Papua New Guinea provincial government has officially ended their search for bodies due to the risk of dieases spreading and the potential for new landslides.

The Papua New Guinea provincial government has officially ended their search for bodies due to the risk of dieases spreading and the potential for new landslides; PNG opposition fails to file a motion for no confidence vote in Prime Minister, James Marape; The New Zealand government is removing the transit visa requirement for Fijians travelling through the country; A fleet of traditional voyaging canoes were welcomed into Kualoa bay, Hawaii this morning, heralding the beginning of the Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

PNG landslide survivors urged to stop digging; World's largest festival for Pacific arts launches in Hawaii; US proposal to test missles on Guams draws scepticism; Cutting the strings in the Pacific.

PNG landslide survivors urged to stop digging.

The Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, better known as Fest Pac is the world's largest celebration of indigenous Pacific peoples.

A Pacific security group has raised concerns and sceptism over public consultation on a decade-long proposal to test missile defences at Guam.

NZ PM arrives in Niue; Nine bodies recovered from PNG's Enga landslide; Story of Hawaii's sacred mountain comes to Aotearoa.

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has landed in Niue, on his first official visit to the Pacific after assuming office.  

Nine bodies recovered from PNG's Enga landslide.

Story of Hawaii's sacred mountain comes to Aotearoa.

Pasifika service leaders recognised in King's birthday honours; Questions whether Tonga Forum housing will be ready; New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu NZ Rugby board to include Pasifika reps.

Pasifika service leaders recognised in King's birthday honours.

Questions whether Tonga Forum housing will be ready.

New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu.

NZ Rugby board to include Pasifika reps.

NZ Budget has Pasifika's best interests at heart - Minister Reti; New Cal policemen facing criminal inquiry following disturbing video; Pacific women's cricket on the rise; 'There's value in speaking your language' - Samoan lecturer.

NZ Budget has Pasifika's best interests at heart - Minister Reti.

New Caledonia policemen facing criminal inquiry following disturbing video.

Pacific women's cricket is on the world map, thanks to Samoa and Vanuatu.

'There's value in speaking your language' - Samoan lecturer.

Total funding for Pacific Peoples has been slashed by about NZ$26 million in this year's New Zealand budget; Death toll from PNG landslide remains uncertain; PNG politicians finally have something to say about Enga disaster; Super Rugby's Pasifika teams vie top eight spot.

Total funding for Pacific Peoples has been slashed by about NZ$26 million in this year's New Zealand budget.

Death toll from PNG landslide remains uncertain.

PNG politicians finally have something to say about Enga disaster.

Super Rugby's Pasifika teams vie top eight spot.

Vanuatu's referendum to curb political instability underway; No confidence vote in PNG's PM dominates national focus; NZ census shows an increase in Pacific population; Pacific states advocate for better outcomes in global conference.

Voting is underway for Vanuatu's first national referendum on constitutional amendments.

No confidence vote in PNG's PM dominates national focus.

NZ census shows an increase in Pacific population.

Pacific states advocate for better outcomes at global conference.

Thousands in PNG's landslide site told to be ready for evacuation; Numbers fluid in expected bid to try and topple PNG Prime Minister; Samoa dengue fever cases on the decline; Bougainvillean group sues Rio Tinto over mine destruction.

Thousands in PNG's landslide site told to be ready for evacuation.

Papua New Guinea MPs are now back in parliament with a vote of no confidence expected to happen later this week.

Samoa dengue fever cases on the decline.

Bougainvillean group sues Rio Tinto over mine destruction.

Pasifika Sipoti for 28 May 2024

PNG Govt takes softer approach to media

Emergency officials in Tonga move swiftly following earthquake

PNG villagers grapple with 'heartbreaking' landslide tragedy

PNG villagers grapple with 'heartbreaking' landslide tragedy; Emergency officials in Tonga move swiftly following earthquake; PNG Govt takes softer approach to media; Pasifika Sipoti for 28 May 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron visited New Caledonia for about 24 hours mid week; Scores of people have died during a massive landslide which struck a remote village in Papua New Guinea; Pacific family violence programme receives accreditation; Contemporary Pacific performances a drawcard for festival

An entire village in Papua New Guinea has been buried in a landslide and and locals are desperate for help.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited New Caledonia for about 24 hours mid week

Pacific family violence programme receives accreditation

Contemporary Pacific performances a drawcard for festival

French President arrives in Noumea amid tensions; Fiji rugby locals say Drua coach selection is 'biased'; Tonga's Lavulavu faces hefty fine for contempt of court; Discrimination against Pacific people in NZ increases - study.

French President arrives in Noumea amid tensions.

Fiji rugby locals say Drua coach selection is 'biased'.

Pacific family violence programme receives accreditation

Tonga's Lavulavu faces hefty fine for contempt of court.

Discrimination against Pacific people in NZ increases - study.

The French Ambassador to the Pacific has condemned violence in New Caledonia calling it an unacceptable means to an end; PNG Opposition confident vote will go ahead; Fiji's handling of drug crisis draws harsh criticism.

'A plea for dialogue:' French Ambassador to the Pacific on New Caledonia.

PNG Opposition confident vote will go ahead.

Fiji's handling of drug crisis draws harsh criticism.

"You are not alone" Pacific messages of solidarity for Kanaky; Cook Islands passes bill to ban imitation tobacco products; 'Uncomfortable yet crucial conversations need to happen' - Fijian artist; Tongan youth experiences from eruption captured through filmmaking.

"You are not alone" Pacific messages of solidarity for Kanaky.

Cook Islands passes bill to ban imitation tobacco products.

Tongan youth experiences from eruption captured through filmmaking.

Liberation for New Cal's kanaky must come now - media educator.

Liberation for New Cal's kanaky must come now - media educator; Restoring citizenship 'the right thing to do' - Samoans in Christchurch; Pacific touted as the 'big winner' in Australia's budget; A new exhibition exploring the plight of Girmit women in Fiji has just launched in Wellington, New Zealand.

The Samoan community met in Christchurch to discuss Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono's Bill that if passed will restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship to some Samoans.

Pacific touted as the 'big winner' in Australia's budget.

Artist behind new exhibition uncovers plight of Girmit women.

The New Zealand Green Party is calling on the government to pressure Indonesia to do more to address ongoing human rights atrocities being committed by its security forces against indigenous peoples in West Papua.

Pro-independence Kanaks continue to protest in New Caledonia amid violent protests which has lead to several deaths, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas, The New Zealand government is being urged to pressure Indonesia to address ongoing human rights atrocities against indigenous people in West Papua.

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas for banning an American woman from entering Palau.

French police reinforcements have been brought in to regain control as Nouméa prepares for another night of violence after several deaths over five days.

French police reinforcements have been brought in to regain control as Nouméa prepares for another night of violence after several deaths over five days.

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas for banning an American woman from entering Palau.

Pro-independence Kanaks continue to protest in New Caledonia amid violent protests which has lead to several deaths, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas, The New Zealand government is being urged to pressure Indonesia to address ongoing human rights atrocities against indigenous people in West Papua.

The New Zealand Green Party is calling on the government to pressure Indonesia to do more to address ongoing human rights atrocities being committed by its security forces against indigenous peoples in West Papua.

The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika are chasing a top eight finish in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.

A scientist is disappointed with the latest negotiations on the United Nations global plastics treaty.

Fiji Water employees strike ends.

The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission are preparing to give Bougainvilleans living away from home a chance to have their say about the constitution.

French security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea.

Four people have died in New Caledonia amid escalating unrest, The Bougainville Constitutional Planning Commission is preparing to give Bougainvilleans living away from home a chance to have their say about the constitution, United Nations global plastics treaty disappointment, The Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika are chasing a top eight finish in the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific competition.

The first casualty of the unrest in New Caledonia has been confirmed as tensions escalate; Papua New Guinea has agreed to a Bougainville Government request for a moderator to be brought in to solve an impasse over the autonomous region's independence aspirations; We talk to some craftsmen who have set out to build a legendary giant Fijian double hulled canoe or Na Waqa Drua.

The first casualty of the unrest in New Caledonia has been confirmed as tensions escalate.

Papua New Guinea has agreed to a Bougainville Government request for a moderator to be brought in to solve an impasse over the autonomous region's independence aspirations.

We talk to some craftsmen who have set out to build a legendary giant Fijian double hulled canoe or Na Waqa Drua.

The president of New Caledonia is calling for calm and a return to normalcy amid ongoing public unrest in and around the capital Noumea; The slump in the Japanese tourism market is seen as the key reason for one of the two main hotels on the Northern Mariana's island of Saipan shutting its doors; Sixteen Pacific Islanders have embarked on the voyage of a lifetime, sailing from Cook Islands to Hawaii for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

The president of New Caledonia is calling for calm and a return to normalcy amid ongoing public unrest in and around the capital Noumea.

The slump in the Japanese tourism market is seen as the key reason for one of the two main hotels on the Northern Mariana's island of Saipan shutting its doors.

Sixteen Pacific Islanders have embarked on the voyage of a lifetime, sailing from Cook Islands to Hawaii for the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture.

The 145th anniversary of the arrival of Girmit indentured laborers from India to Fiji is being marked this week, A new report by World Vision reveals only five percent of global aid targets children, Vanuatu is still open for business despite the national carrier's woes, A Fiji-born film producer is looking to open the door for aspiring actors in his hometown.

Girmit Day marks the arrival of the first indentured labourers from India to Fiji under British Colonial Rule on May 14th, 1879.

New data by World Vision reveals only five percent of global aid targets children, despite children making up close to half of aid-receiving populations.

International visitors are being reminded not to let the national carrier's woes discourage them from travelling to Vanuatu.

A Fiji-born film producer is looking to open the door for aspiring actors in his hometown.

The FijiFirst Party says Frank Bainimarama will remain party leader despite his custodial sentence, Fiji Water employees continue their strikes over unpaid overtime, Niue's first female MP concerned about constitutional changes in parliament, The Apia Broadcasting channel TV3 is moving its services completely online.

The FijiFirst Party says Frank Bainimarama will remain party leader despite his custodial sentence.

After more than three days of striking a National Union of Workers official is hopeful Fiji Water employees will return to work shortly.

Niue MP O'love Jacobsen has concerns about three of the four constitutional changes that have passed their second readings in Parliament.

The Apia Broadcasting channel TV3 is moving its services completely online.

Fiji's former coup leader and long-reigning prime minister Frank Bainimarama has sentenced to prison for one year, New Zealand Geographic and the Cawthron Institute have launched Citizens of the Sea, which aims to map the health and biodiversity of the Pacific at a larger scale than before, New documentary follows students visiting mega coal mines and gas wells in Australia.

Fiji's former coup leader and long-reigning prime minister Frank Bainimarama has sentenced to prison for one year.

New Zealand Geographic and the Cawthron Institute have launched Citizens of the Sea, which aims to map the health and biodiversity of the Pacific at a larger scale than before.

New documentary Walanbaa Ngiiyani, Stronger Together follows students visiting mega coal mines and gas wells in Australia.

A former Tuvalu Prime Minister has called out the New Zealand government for justifying lifting a ban on oil and gas exploration, A Pacific health expert says it's unacceptable for Coca-Cola to still be sponsoring youth sporting events, And the United Nations seeks international assistance to help Papua New Guinea overcome increased tribal violence.

Former Tuvalu Prime Minister has called out the New Zealand government for justifying plans to overturn a ban on oil and gas exploration.

Pacific health expert says it's unacceptable for Coca-Cola to still be sponsoring youth sporting events.

The United Nations seeks international assistance to help Papua New Guinea overcome increased tribal violence.

The Director of Fiji's biggest sporting event has promised to drop the name and branding of it's sponsor Coca-Cola for its 50th anniversary next year, The Tonga Government has responded to criticism from King Tupou VI over its operation of troubled Lulutai Airlines, A Niue boxer who is unable to compete at the Paris Olympics is heading to Russia for The 2024 World Friendship Games instead, Two Fijian born actors were welcomed home for the grand premiere of 'Stranded Pearl' in Fiji.

The Director of Fiji's biggest sporting event has promised to drop the name and branding of it's sponsor Coca-Cola for next years' 50th anniversary, The Tonga Government has responded to criticism from King Tupou VI over its operation of troubled Lulutai Airlines, A Niue boxer who is unable to compete at the Paris Olympics is heading to Russia for The 2024 World Friendship Games instead, Two Fijian born actors were welcomed home for the grand premiere of 'Stranded Pearl' in Fiji.

The Director of Fiji's biggest sporting event has promised to drop the name and branding of it's sponsor Coca-Cola for next years' 50th anniversary.

The Tonga Government has responded to criticism from King Tupou VI over its operation of troubled Lulutai Airlines.

A Niue boxer who is unable to compete at the Paris Olympics is heading to Russia for The 2024 World Friendship Games instead.

Two Fijian born actors were welcomed home for the grand premiere of 'Stranded Pearl' in Fiji.

New research has shown an alarming rise in the rates of violence against children across the Pacific region; Medicinal cannabis could be legally imported into the Cook Islands this month from Australia and New Zealand; The New Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, unveiled the first Eleven members of the Solomon Islands Parliament at the weekend; Pacific people who want to move to Australia now have a chance to be one of 3,000 people to join a ballot for the Australian Engagement Visa.

New research has shown an alarming rise in the rates of violence against children across the Pacific region.

Medicinal cannabis could be legally imported into the Cook Islands this month from Australia and New Zealand.

A veteran Solomon Islands journalist says she's not surprised at the line-up of the newly sworn-in ministers in her country so far. The new Solomon Islands Prime Minister, Jeremiah Manele, unveiled the first eleven members of his new cabinet at the weekend. Lydia Lewis has more on this developing story.

Pacific people who want to move to Australia now have a chance to be one of 3,000 people to join a ballot for the Australian Engagement Visa.

Pacific journalists reflect on the state of the media; Children in nine Pacific Island countries will now be better protected from life threatening diseases because their governments are adopting an immunisation program; Pasifika Sipoti for 4 May.

Pacific journalists reflect on the state of the media.

Children in nine Pacific Island countries will now be better protected from life threatening diseases because their governments are adopting an immunisation program.

Pasifika Sipoti for 4 May.

Solomon Islands elects Jeremiah Manele as Prime Minister; Pasifika voices need to be included in AUKUS debate - expert; Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant.

Solomon Islands newly elected prime minister Jeremiah Manele has congratulated the people of the country for a successful election and called for peace.

Solomon Islands 'weak' political legislation misleads voters; Former Kiribati president says decision to deport judge is a 'farce'; Pacific countries warned to focus on dengue fever prevention; Tonga prepares to host its first Super Rugby Pacific game.

The head of Transparency Solomon Islands says the country's weak political party legislation is skewing voter's choices.

Kiribati's first president, Sir Ieremia Tabai, says the decision by the government to deport Judge David Lambourne from the country is a farce.  

As cyclone season ends, Pacific communities across the region are now being warned to focus on dengue fever prevention.

A Pacific regionalism expert says pasifika voices must be included in the debate on whether or not New Zealand should join AUKUS - the Indo-Pacific security pact.

History will be made as Tonga gears up to host its first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game.

Vanuatu's former PM admits regrets ahead of referendum; Fiji govt criticised for negligence of human trafficking; Cyclone season in the Pacific comes to an end; New study suggests the actual trigger of Tonga's volcanic eruption.

Vanuatu's former PM admits regrets ahead of referendum.

Fiji govt criticised for negligence of human trafficking.

Cyclone season in the Pacific comes to an end.

New study suggests the actual trigger of Tonga's volcanic eruption.

In Solomon Islands a date has now been set for the election of the country's prime minister; High rates of youth unemployment in parts of the Pacific continue to be of concern according to a new International Labour Organization report; Advocate addresses lack of care for coral reefs in the Cooks; Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville

In Solomon Islands a date has now been set for the election of the country's prime minister

High rates of youth unemployment in parts of the Pacific continue to be of concern according to a new International Labour Organization report.

Advocate addresses lack of care for coral reefs in the Cooks

Business Innovation Hub set up in Bougainville

Samoa's government organises mass clean-ups and fumigation missions to combat dengue fever outbreak; The race to form the next government of Solomon Islands could be a tight one with no single party emerging from the election with enough seats to govern; The Marshall Islands has ratified a United Nation's agreement to fight illegal fishing; and concerns raised as PNG fails to set up human rights body.

Samoa cleans up to tackle dengue fever outbreak

There's a 'tight race' to form the next Sols government.

Marshall Islands ratifies UN agreement to fight illegal fishing.

Concerns raised as PNG fails to set up human rights body.

Fiji's sacked education minister returns to cabinet; ANZAC 2024: Niue remembers its forgotten 150 soldiers; Global leaders take major step to reduce gas emissions; PNG reaps soaring cacao returns but worry for the future.

Fiji's sacked education minister returns to cabinet.

ANZAC - Niue remembers the 150 soldiers who were enlisted in WWI

Global leaders take major step to reduce gas emissions.

The positives and negatives confronting cacao growers in Papua New Guinea.

Visitors to Samoa urged to take precaution; 'The Bible is often misinterpreted to justify family violence' - lecturer; 'PNG govt needs to be transparent about its gold plans' - Transparency International Papua New Guinea; Pasifika rugby teams prepare for weekend clash.

Visitors to Samoa urged to take precaution.

'Bible often misinterpreted to justify family violence' - lecturer.

'PNG govt needs to be transparent about its gold plans' - Transparency International Papua New Guinea.

Pasifika rugby teams prepare for weekend clash.

Lobbying to form Solomon Islands next government is underway; Aust PM arrives in Papua New Guinea; Expatriate judge in Kiribati likely to face deportation; US and Pacific states sign MOU on tuna access.

As counting wraps up in the Solomon Islands the electoral commission is looking at trialing out of constituency voting.

Aust PM arrives in Papua New Guinea.

Expatriate judge in Kiribati likely to face deportation.

US and Pacific states sign MOU on tuna access.

National results for Solomon Islands election come through; 'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook Islands businessman; Auckland uni aims to boost Pasifika academic success

Over sixty percent of votes in the Solomon Islands election have been counted. 

'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook Islands businessman.

Auckland University aims to boost Pasifika academic success.

Dengue fever outbreak declared in Samoa; New report analyses devastating impact of Lahaina wildfires; PNG may look to Africa as benchmark on curbing gun violence; 

Dengue fever outbreak declared in Samoa.

Dengue fever outbreak declared in Samoa; PNG may look to Africa as benchmark on curbing gun violence; Micronesia continues to face extreme weather conditions; New report investigates devastating impact of Lahaina wildfires;

PNG may look to Africa as benchmark on curbing gun violence.

Micronesia continues to face extreme weather conditions.

New report investigates devastating impact of Lahaina wildfires.

Security beefs up in Solomon Islands post-elections; 'Abuse survivors must come first' - Pasifika advocate; Kiribati struggles to reduce stray dog population.

Security beefs up in Solomon Islands post-elections.

'Abuse survivors must come first' - Pasifika advocate.

Kiribati struggles to reduce stray dog population.

Solomon Islands election 'peaceful and orderly'; Grim report for Tonga state owned airline; NZ army assist Tonga's community during exercise; Signs of Tongan urbanisation dating back almost 2000 years.

Polling is now closed in Solomon Islands after what has been a peaceful and orderly election so far.

Grim report for Tonga state-owned airline.

NZ army offers Tonga assistance during exercise.

Signs of Tongan urbanisation dating back almost 2000 years.

Politics survey gets underway in Solomon Islands; Gun violence continues to plague PNG; NZ's MFAT launches data for greater transparency around aid; Cook Islands documentary receives standing ovation.

Politics survey gets underway in Solomon Islands.

Gun violence continues to plague PNG.

NZ's MFAT launches data for greater transparency around aid.

Cook Islands documentary receives standing ovation.

Election campaigning in Solomon Islands wraps up: Emotions run high during protest in New Caledonia: Soaring cocoa price not all sweet.

Election campaigning in Solomon Islands wraps up

New Caledonian pro-independence activist issues dire warning to France

The price of cacao, or cocoa, has soared in recent months

Families in Tonga continue to struggle two years after tsunami; Cook Islands hosts inaugural pride week celebrations; Pasifika Sipoti for 13 April 2024; Charity event in South Auckland raise funds for autistic children.

Families in Tonga continue to struggle two years after tsunami.

Cook Islands hosts inaugural pride week celebrations.

Pasifika Sipoti for 13 April 2024.

Charity event in South Auckland raise funds for autistic children.

A rare display of unity helps the nz citizenship bill pass its first reading; Some Pasifika families are losing valuable items to pay off big loans; Pacific gets a positive outlook from the ADB; Online criticism leads media personality to create documentary.

A bill that aims to restore New Zealand citizenship to people born in Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its first reading in Parliament.  

Pasifika families lend valuable items to pay off loans.

While much of the western world struggles with depressed economies, the Asian Development Bank, the ADB, is predicting mostly healthy growth across the Pacific over the next several years.

Online criticism leads media personality to create doco.

Protest turns violent in New Caledonia's capital; Pacific states urged to hold superpowers to account; New owners of Vanuatu resort shuts down casino; PNG's men's cricket team prepares for world cup.

Protest turns violent in New Caledonia's capital.

Pacific states urged to hold superpowers accountable.

PNG's men's cricket team prepare for world cup

NZ citizenship bill for some Samoans has its first reading; Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting; Convicted Cook Islands politician appeals sentence; Māori & Pacific leaders sign declaration to protect the rights of whales.

Protest turns violent in New Caledonia's capital.

NZ citizenship bill for some Samoans goes through its first reading.

Pacific states urged to hold superpowers accountable.

Tonga govt considers China's offer for leaders meeting.

Convicted Cook Islands politician appeals sentence.

Māori & Pacific leaders sign declaration to protect whales.

Pasifika immunologist urges people to prepare for winter; NZ education initiative helps Pasifika parents; and no good can come from latest PNG gold plan says Paul Barker.

Pasifika immunologist urges people to prepare for winter.

NZ education initiative helps Pasifika parents.

No good can come from latest PNG gold plan says Paul Barker.

Starlink awaits green light for legal use in some Pacific countries.

Long delayed PNG census due to start inside three months.

Samoan couple address lack of autism awareness in Pasifika community.

Starlink awaits green-light for legal use in some Pacific countries; Long delayed PNG census due to start inside three months; Samoan couple address lack of autism awareness in Pasifika community; Pasifika Sipoti preview for 6 April 2024.

Pasifika Sipoti preview for 6 April 2024.

Micronesia drought: 'It's a life or death situation'; Tonga's PM steps down from defence role; Businesses in Bougainville's Buin waiting on govt response; Study shows marine protected areas are beneficial.

Micronesia drought: 'It can become a life or death situation'.

Tonga's PM steps down from defence role.

Businesses in Bougainville's Buin waiting on govt response.

An extensive study on marine protected areas has found they're economically beneficial to both fishing and tourism. 

Bougainville aims to calm tensions in south; Cook Islands police caution public over dog breeds; Samoa and Tonga hosts Commonwealth secretary-general.

Bougainville aims to calm tensions in south.

Cook Islands police caution public over dog breeds

Samoa and Tonga hosts Commonwealth secretary-general.

US-produced kava sparks concerns among Pacific growers; Cooks' opposition views on seabed mining 'unfair'; UN shipping meeting concludes in London; and Pasifika hall of fame inductees are 'humbled and honoured'.

US-produced kava sparks concerns among Pacific growers.

Cook Islands opposition party views on seabed mining 'unfair' - minister.

UN shipping meeting concludes in London.

Pasifika hall of fame inductees are 'humbled and honoured'.

Fiji professor calls Bainimarama's court sentence 'a joke'; NZ's Pacific peoples ministry facing job cuts; PNG church leader wants logging giant to be held accountable; Pacific rugby legends celebrated in inaugural event.

Fiji professor calls Bainimarama's court sentence 'a joke'.

NZ's Pacific peoples ministry facing job cuts.

PNG church leader wants logging giant to be held accountable.

Pacific rugby legends celebrated in inaugural event.

Thousands are left homeless following PNG's floods and earthquake, New research series explores organised crime in the Pacific; PNG sends taro to New Zealand for the first time; Champion boxer encourages youth to maintain culture.

PNG flooding & earthquake: Water supply in East Sepik could be critical in a matter of weeks, says governor Allan Bird.

New research series explores organised crime in the Pacific.

PNG sends taro to New Zealand for the first time.

Professional boxer, Joseph Parker encourages youth to maintain culture.

A State of Emergency has been declared in PNG's East Sepik province; A scholar heads to Oxford to 'decolonise' the Tongan language; Students from the rock of polynesia take on Tamaki Makaurau.

State of emergency declared in PNG's East Sepik province.

Tonga's PM reportedly steps down from roles.

Tongan linguist heads to Oxford uni to decolonise language.

Niue students impress crowd at world's largest cultural festival.

NZ govt called on to 'challenge' Indonesia following disturbing video, Bougainville looking at other routes to independence, Guam senator calls for pause in testing recreational cannabis, Pasifika Sipoti for 26 March 2024.

NZ govt called to 'challenge' Indonesia following disturbing video.

Bougainville looking at other routes to independence.

Guam senator calls for pause in testing recreational cannabis.

Pasifika Sipoti for 26 March 2024.

Pride and passion on display at Auckland's 49th Polyfest, 'We're perfoming monkeys for these institutions' - Pakilau quits NZ Rugby, The uphill battle against TB in PNG, and 'North Pacific islands are still grappling with historical trauma' - mental health leader

Pride and passion on display at Auckland's 49th Polyfest

'We're perfoming monkeys for these institutions' - Pakilau quits NZ Rugby

The uphill battle against TB in PNG

'North Pacific islands are still grappling with historical trauma' - mental health leader

After boarding a ship to initiate an anti-mining protest last year; Greenpeace could be removed from the UN deep-sea mining body; A Papua New Guinean filmmaker who grew up in New Zealand says the US helped her to find her voice and own her identity as bi-racial woman; Cook Islands doctor appointed chair of NZ Pacific health senate; Siva Afi world champion shares dance journey

After boarding a ship to initiate an anti-mining protest last year, Greenpeace could be removed from the UN deep-sea mining body.

A Papua New Guinean filmmaker who grew up in New Zealand says the US helped her to find her voice and own her identity as bi-racial woman.

Cook Islands doctor appointed chair of NZ Pacific health senate.

The five-time fire knife dancing world champion Mikaele Oloa credits Siva Afi for his life successes.   

Flooding in Fiji forces schools to close; PNG flooding poses more problems for traumatised community; PNG police appointment upsets Bougainville Govt and others; Leap of faith leads Samoan academic to Harvard university.

Flooding in Fiji forces schools to close.

PNG flooding poses more problems for already traumatised community.

PNG police appointment upsets Bougainville Govt and others.