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Call for global network to promote Rotuman language
The call has gone out for the creation of a global network to promote Rotuman language and culture in this current Covid-19 pandemic environment.
Why Rotuman is a unique Pacific language
What makes Rotuman such a unique Pacific language and how did it come to be?
More than 1000 still in Fiji evacuation centres
More than 1000 people are still sheltering in evacuation centres in Fiji following Cyclone Harold more than two weeks ago.
TC Harold leaves one dead, dozens injured and more than 2000 homes destroyed in Fiji
More details about the extent of the damage caused by Cyclone Harold last week in Fiji are emerging as relief supplies and food rations reach the worst-hit areas in the country.
Fiji declares second State of Natural Disaster as Covid-19 cases increase
Fiji's government has declared the country's second State of Natural Disaster in a week, following the country's 17th confirmed case of Covid-19.
Fiji govt at odds with magistrate over Covid-19 curfew ruling
Fiji's government says a court ruling challenging the Prime Minister's powers to order the arrests of anyone breaching the Covid-19 nationwide curfew is flawed.
Suva lockdown to continue until Covid-19 screening targets are met
Fiji's Prime Minister says the lockdown in Suva will not be lifted until the government is satisfied the number people screened has improved.
Fiji PM says relief has reached areas devastated by Cyclone Harold
Fiji's Prime Minister says relief supplies and food rations have reached the badly-hit remote areas of the country since last week's devastation by Cyclone Harold.
Thousands in Fiji without power after Cyclone Harold
Tens of thousands of people in Fiji will mark the Easter holiday weekend without electricity because power supply to almost 80 percent of homes in the country is yet to be restored.
Fiji starts to assess damage post-Cyclone Harold
People in Fiji woke today to count their losses following the destruction left behind by Tropical Cyclone Harold.
Coronavirus: French Pacific artists stranded in NZ
More than 20 Wallisians from New Caledonia have been stranded in Auckland since last Saturday after their government closed the border due to Covid-19.
Tupaia exhibition inspires Pacific artists
Pacific Islanders who visited an exhibition about Tahitian navigator Tupaia have been inspired to share his story. Audio
Festival cancellation decision 'should have been taken a long time ago'
The decision to cancel Auckland's Pasifika Festival should have been made earlier rather than on the eve of the event, a cultural advisor from French Polynesia says.
Festival cancellation decision 'should have been taken a long time ago'
The decision to cancel Auckland's Pasifika Festival should have been made earlier rather than on the eve of the event, a cultural advisor from French Polynesia says.
Young Pacific women urged to give building and construction a go
A student from Auckland's Pacific community is calling on more young women to give the building and construction sector a go.
Kiribati, Rotuman languages now part of NZ language weeks lineup
Members of the Kiribati and Rotuman communities in New Zealand have welcomed their inclusion in the country's Pacific language weeks lineup. Audio
Future of island states: Expert emphasises rule of law at sea
Solidarity among Pacific nations is key to protecting their fisheries and mineral resources in exclusive economic zones, says a researcher. Audio
Fiji Opposition talks fair elections with NZ PM
New Zealand is going to focus on ensuring that the principles of democracy continue to be respected in Fijian elections, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Audio
Samoan women already at decision-making table, govt official says
Women in Samoa are already part of the decision-making process and if their voices are not being heard it's because of a lack of interest on their part, says a government official. Audio
Pacific women shut out of disaster management - advocate
Women in the Pacific are still being shut out of the decision-making process when it comes to disaster management, a women's rights advocate says. Audio
NZ and PNG pledge closer relations
New Zealand and Papua New Guinea have pledged to work together more closely at a leaders summit in Auckland.
Chronic nursing shortage in Pacific of rising concern
The growing nursing shortage in the Pacific is sparking conversation over the industry's future in the region. Audio
Fijian evacuees from Wuhan relieved to be in New Zealand
Two Fijian students quarantined at a New Zealand military base are glad to be out of Wuhan - the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak. Audio
Young Fiji entrepreneurs competing with influx of foreign businesses
Young entrepreneurs in Fiji say attracting funding and competing with an influx of foreign businesses are two of the biggest challenges they face. Audio
NZ health group tackles social issues among Pasifika elders
A Pacific health provider has adopted a Fonofale model to address social isolation and other issues plaguing Pasifika communities in New Zealand's South Island.