Stories by RNZ Pacific

Meanwhile, American Samoa's voting day has kicked off alongside the US election today.

The ADB report said the transition to low-carbon economies is underway in Asia and Pacific region but must be accelerated. Audio

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Papua New Guinea police warning it cannot guarantee safety of people traveling to Enga Province.

Work is underway in Papua New Guinea to improve the country's election process.

Samoa's Marine Pollution Advisory Committee says equipment is being prepared in Whangārei. Audio

RNZ Pacific has updated the on-air frequencies for its Cyclone Watch Service for the 2024-2025 cyclone season.

Ratu Naiqama was the current speaker of parliament and nominated by Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.

Six new provincial community climate centres have been established in Vanuatu to provide crucial weather information to local authorities.

Kiribati's president-elect Taneti Maamau arrived back in the capital Tarawa from his home island of Onotoa on Monday morning, ahead of his party's planned victory celebrations tonight.

Fijians living in the central division are being advised limit any unnecessary travels, as over a dozen roads and crossing are closed due to flooding.

The King and Queen are in the Pacific Island country for the Commonweath Heads of Government Meeting. Audio

There are three candidates for President: the man who has held the role for the past eight years, Taneti Maamau, along with Bauntaake Beia and Kaotitaake Kokoria.

Four young Samoan photographers have won a landmark photography prize showcasing climate action and resilience.

Fiji-based staff and students at the regional university are striking in Suva, demanding that the head of the institution step down immediately over "leadership failures".

Otago University's Dr Robert Patman said that, as hosts, Samoa want to discuss the role that small states have in international diplomacy. Audio

Niue reflects on the 50 years since it gained independence from New Zealand, and its place in the world. Audio

The Pasifika Youth Cup under-17 boys and girls teams representing seven nations will be competing in Blockhouse Bay, kicking off today and running until Sunday. Audio

Niue achieved self-governance from New Zealand in 1974. Audio

President Ishmael Toroama said the plans represent Bougainville's continued progress towards realising the dreams of past generations.

The Porgera gold mine was re-opened with fanfare earlier this year, after a three year shut-down during which the government negotiated terms more favourable to it.

These are the Bougainville Government Land Bill, Customary Land Bill, Land Registers Bill 2024, and the Planning and Development Bill.

But the Employment Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to fostering inclusive dialogue during the review of the Employment Relations Act (ERA) 2007.

On Friday, New Zealand plays Tahiti, and on Saturday, Vanuatu takes on Samoa.

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere said the Fiji Day provides the opportunity for all Fijians to to come together as one.

A round-up ofnews in brief from around the region, including Pacific island nations continuing to call for a mandatory universal levy on carbon emissions from shipping.