Pacific
Pasifika commuity leaders react to NZ Budget
The Ministry for Pacific Peoples has seen massive cuts in New Zealand's latest budget. Audio
The fight goes on to save PNG's vital tropical forests
New Guinea Island is home to one of the world's most important remaing stands of tropical rainforest. Audio
Samoa elderly denied NZ citizenship entitlements - leader
A Pacific community leader says while many elderly Samoan individuals have been granted NZ citizenship, they are being turned down by work and income services. Audio
Expedition heads to the Pacific to measure volcanic gases
One third of the world's volcanic gases come from the volcanoes of Melanesia, however, most of these gases have never been measured. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 23 May 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Deep sea mining frontrunner set to sidestep UN oversight , pivots to US route
The Metals Company, which has been supported by Nauru and Tonga, has confirmed it won't apply for a mining licence through the International Seabed Authority. Audio
News in Niuean for 22 May 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 23 May 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in Tongan for 22 May 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 22 May 2025
Last month, award-winning Pasifika digital hub 'Coconet TV' released its feature film, 'First Place' a story that follows high school student, Victoria... the leader of St Gabriel's Samoan group who… Audio
Mixed feelings among Pasifika about Budget 2025
It's budget week, so what's in store for the Pacific? Audio
Fiji DPM responds to concern over teacher shortages
Fiji's deputy prime minister says Fiji is losing teachers to Australia and New Zealand and can't afford to match pay to bring them back. Audio
Metals company take US route for mining license
Deep sea mining front runner The Metals Company has confirmed it will not apply for a mining license through the International Seabed Authority in June, instead it will apply exclusively through US… Audio