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Radio station develops app to spread Gagana Samoa to the world
A new language app developed for Gagana Samoa - the Samoan language - has been launched in New Zealand.
New equipment helps monitor Tongan volcano
New detection equipment will assist Tonga's Geological Service in monitoring the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano.
Free press essential to democracy says Pacific media watchdog
The Pacific Freedom Forum says World Press Freedom Day is a significant milestone for Pacific region media.
Pacific well poised for the return of tourism
Covid causes Pacific nations and territories to re-think tourism strategies.
Palau restores AM radio service
After erecting a new tower Palau's state broadcaster has restored its AM radio service. Audio
Palau adamant youth will get seat at the table in Our Ocean conference
It is significant for Palau to be the first small island developing state to host a large event like the Our Ocean conference, its Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Environment says.
Our Ocean conference: more than 80 countries to be represented
Pledges toward protecting the sea are expected at the Our Ocean Conference in Palau this week, with more than 80 countries expected to be represented.
China-Solomon Islands security agreement leaked on social media
A draft security cooperation agreement could allow China to deploy police and military personnel to Solomon Islands.
Cricket and Kilikiti: Ross Taylor on the best of both worlds
New Zealand farewelled its highest international run-scorer when Ross Taylor signalled his retirement from international cricket earlier this year.
Tonga's Speaker praises community for response to disaster
"It has been a great privilege to be a part of the reaction from the Tongan community diaspora in Aotearoa to the disaster in the Kingdom".
Loto’i Tonga, the heart of a Tongan, coming together in unity and as a family
Tongan families in Porirua, the Hutt Valley and Wellington city have been packing barrels with water, tinned food, flour and other supplies to send to their families in the islands, following the…
New book explores the legal systems of 16 Pacific nations and territories
A book providing an overview of the legal systems of a selection of Pacific nations and territories has been published. Audio
Samoa's cliff-hanger election: what's behind the challenge to the ruling party
Analysis - Samoa is waiting to find out whether its longest-serving prime minister will be returned to power or his challenger will become the country's first woman prime minister.
Pasifika women face institutional racism, discrimination and pay inequality
New Zealand's commissioner of employment opportunities says they know levels of poverty have actually gotten worse for Pasifika peoples.
Vanuatu women benefit from food stalls scheme near nakamal
A scheme allowing Vanuatu women to set-up food stalls near nakamals, or kava clubs, is making an impression on patrons.
Celebrating being Samoan from a world away
As Samoan language week comes to an end in New Zealand, we meet three Samoans living overseas, and find out how they celebrate being Samoan.
New Zealand Pasifika stand against suicide
Pacific communities in Porirua, north of New Zealand's capital Wellington, are taking a stand against suicide in their community. Audio