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Pacific language video series highlights key facts about strokes
A new video series in Pacific languages aims to bust health myths surrounding stroke.
Covid-19 fails to stop Rotumans celebrating their language and culture
New Zealand's Rotuman community is excited to celebrate their language and culture together this year.
A month after floods hit, Timor-Leste is struggling
A month after being hit with devastating floods, thousands of people remain at evacuation centres in Timor-Leste.
Pacific Covid-19 response high on agenda for NZ and Australia during talks
New Zealand says it's working with Australia to ensure there's support for Pacific neighbours struggling with Covid-19.
Lone Pacific voice vows to express region's message at Biden's climate table
The Marshall Islands says it will ensure the Pacific voices are heard at today's US Leaders Summit on Climate Change.
Fiji protocol breach results in first Covid-19 case in community
A protocol breach at an isolation facility has resulted in Fiji's first Covid-19 case outside of border quarantine since March last year.
Australia challenged on climate commitment
Environmental and humanitarian organisations in the Pacific are urging Australia to commit to its climate responsibilities.
Polyfest 2021 day four: 'Our community needed this and we deserved this'
Since the beginning of the year, Nevlynn Pahivi and her fellow students at Avondale College have been looking forward to this year's Auckland Polyfest.
New mental health, addiction services for NZ's Pacific communities
Pasifika in Aotearoa New Zealand are expected to benefit from new mental health and addiction services.
Covid-hit Timor-Leste battles new threat
Already facing the threat of a new coronavirus outbreak, the tiny nation of Timor-Leste has been hit by devastating flooding and landslides. Audio
Pacific Minister takes Covid-19 jab
New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples is afraid of needles but has taken a jab as an example for others.
Union raises maritime safety issues on Fijian fleet
One of Fiji's largest shipping companies has been accused of falsifying safety documents amid police investigations into human trafficking and rights violations.
Community leaders say Fijian-Indians face identity crisis in NZ
Fijian-Indians are facing an identity crisis in New Zealand, warn community leaders. Audio
Fiji govt plans flights for citizens out of coronavirus-hit PNG
Fiji's government is urging its citizens in PNG to leave amid an 'alarming' increase of Covid-19 cases there.
NGOs warn of 'dangerous rise' in domestic violence amid Covid curfew
The nearly year-long curfew imposed to address the Covid-19 pandemic in Fiji has increased the dangers faced by women in abusive relationships, civil society groups warn.
Recruiter loses licence as union calls for action against Fiji shipping firm
A manning agency who recruited a group of seafarers now stranded in Fiji has had its licence suspended.
Debate emerges over Covid vaccines for children
A debate has emerged over how critical it is for children to be immunised against Covid-19. Audio
Fiji not on priority list for trans-Tasman travel bubble
Fiji's push for a travel bubble with New Zealand and Australia suffers setback.
New gospel music show to feature Pacific artists
New Zealand is expected to reverberate with the sounds of the coming generation of musical stars.
NZ unions call for action over alleged Fiji trafficking
New Zealand's transport workers' unions are calling on their government to put Fiji on notice amid police investigations into alleged human trafficking of migrant workers in the Pacific nation.
Foreign seafarers allege worker rights violations, human trafficking by Fiji employer
A group of foreign seafarers have accused their Fijian employer of human trafficking and rights violations.
NGOs, MPs warn 'draconian' Draft Bill will turn Fiji into police state
A proposed Draft Police Bill in Fiji has come under intense scrutiny from civil society groups and opposition parties. Audio
Fiji civil society groups warn of uncertainty growing over economy
Come clean on the state of the economy, civil society groups in Fiji urge the government.
SPC optimistic about rapid regional vaccination timelines
The Pacific Community says the wait for island nations to vaccinate their people may only be a few months rather than years. Audio
Pacific commits to energy transition ahead of COP26
Pacific island governments have reinforced their commitment to energy transition action. Audio