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Pacific news in brief for 8 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a rise in sexual offences involving youth in Fiji last month.
Pacific news in brief for 7 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including inauguration of new leaders in American Samoa, and people in Fiji told not to throw illegal things over jail walls
Perth Sevens next on Fiji's radar
Head coach Osea Kolinisau said the team has been training after a short break following the Dubai and Cape Town tournaments.
Pacific 2025: What is happening?!
Navigating the shared challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization plus a 50th birthday party.
Pacific news in brief for 6 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a deadly fireworks explosion in Hawai'i, Tonga's Home Reef Volcano continues to grow.
The first multi-lingual Polynesian newspaper
In July 1977, the first multi-lingual Polynesian newspaper, Mana, was published in Auckland. The groundbreaking publication shared news relevant to Maori and Pacific people advocating for social… Audio
Study shows migration effect on Pasifika mental health
A new study has shown Pasifika living in Aotearoa have higher psychological distress rates compared to those living in their homelands.
Pasifika sports 2024, a year in review
Pasifika sportspeople and teams made an important impact on the world stage in 2024. Audio
Pacific news in brief for 30 December
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including missing divers in Palau found, and Vanuatu's Education Ministry says 45 schools were damaged in 7-point-3 earthquake
RNZ Pacific news: 2024 in review
A look back at the major news stories out of the region in 2024.
Watch: South Auckland choir's big moment at the World Choir Games
Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games. Video
Pacific news in brief for 27 December
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including search for missing divers in Palau continues, and Tonga's new PM will name Cabinet line-up next week
Body found in wheel well after flight lands in Hawaii
The body was found in a compartment that houses the aeroplane's landing gear, after a flight from Chicago landed in Maui, the airline said.
Flooding in Fiji, more rain expected
Fiji police say those living in flood-prone areas in the Western Division should move to higher ground due to flooding.
No survivors from PNG small plane crash
Four passengers and the pilot were onboard when the plane crashed in a remote area of Morobe Province.
Block resignation topples New Caledonia's government
A block resignation means the whole government of New Caledonia is deemed to have resigned, and should now act in a caretaker mode.
News in Niuean for 25 December 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Whangārei seals twin-city agreement with Ra'iātea in French Polynesia
Ra'iātea, about 230km west of Tahiti, is regarded as a likely starting point for the Polynesian migrations that led to the settlement of Hawaii and Aotearoa.
A matter of centimetres: a Vanuatu earthquake survivor's story
"I could feel that my jaw might be broken and looking down I saw blood on the concrete."
News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 December 2024
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio