Pacific
Large crowds turn out for Wellington Pasifika Festival
This year's Wellington Pasifika Festival was met with picture perfect weather, drawing large crowds to celebrate the cultures, languages and traditions of the Pacific. RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton was… Audio
News in Samoan for 9 Febuary 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 9 February 2026
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Cook Islands reports dengue death, amid increase in outbreak
A clinician says dengue fever vaccines should be made available in New Zealand, as the Cook Islands reports a death from their current outbreak - an outbreak that has seen cases in Aotearoa grow too.
Cora-Allan on reviving Niuean barkcloth after 100 years
When artist Cora-Allan was asked to create the burial garments for her Niuean grandparents - it was a request that would change the course of her life. Audio
Navy vessel Canterbury stops in Tokelau to mark centenary
HMNZS Canterbury will help mark the centenary of New Zealand administration of the territory.
Tagata o te Moana for 7 February 2026
Coming up first on Tagata o te Moana: Former head of Fiji anti-corruption body seeks compensation after her unlawful dismissal. Parts of Papua New Guinea are experiencing outbreaks of the flu. And… Audio
Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan
Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan tells the story of Fonoti Pati Umaga, former bassist for the Holidaymakers, who was left a tetraplegic after a fall. Audio
Pacific Waves for 7 February 2026
We speak to Tonga's Prime Minister about their efforts to lift US travel restrictions; Fiji's former anti-corruption head seeks millions in compensation from government; and in Sevens, Fiji look to go… Audio
Lord Fakafanua says work to appease US underway
Tonga's prime minister says the US Deputy Secretary of State has accepted his invitation to visit the kingdom in the wake of Washington's latest travel bans on Tongans. Audio
Former Fiji anti-corruption chief seeks millions in compensation
The sacked head of Fiji's anti-corruption unit wants nearly USD$1.4 million from the government plus her job back. Audio
Table standings unchanged on day four of OFC
Match day four was winless Wednesday in the OFC pro league with back-to-back draws played out in Port Moresby. Audio
HSNC SVNS: Fiji look to go back-to-back in Perth
The fourth leg of the annual HSNC SVNS (SEVENS) Series kicks off in Perth, Western Australia on Saturday afternoon. Fiji currently leads the men's competition, after claiming the Singapore 7s title… Audio
Pasifika hit hardest in NZ unemployment stats
Latest figures from Stats NZ show Pacific unemployment rate rose to 12.3 percent, with the government pinning the blame on the previous government's "dreadful mismanagement of the economy". Audio
