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Mt Ibu eruption forces evacuation of seven Indonesian villages
The eruption has sent ash 4km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, with authorities rushing people out of seven nearby villages.
Practising Hawaiian culture across the sea: Ahilapalapa Rands
Over 100 years ago artist Ahilapalapa Rands’ great-grandfather, the ukulele virtuoso Ernest Ka’ai wrote the song ‘Across the Sea’, the lyrics speaking to the pull that Hawai’i has for Kānaka Maoli… Audio
New Caledonia unrest: Defence Force to bring New Zealanders home
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is waiting for the go-ahead from French authorities, based on safety.
'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.
Tagata O Te Moana for 18 May 2024
We go behind the causes of the New Caledonian violence, ....highlight the commemorations of the arrival of the first indentured Indian labourers in Fiji 145 Years ago...the building of the biggest… Audio
Uneasy calm sets in New Caledonia as reinforcements arrive
Food rationing is in place, and hundreds more police, army and firefighters are on the streets in an effort to regain control of Nouméa.
News in Niuean for 18 May 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
NZ Green Party call for support of West Papua
The New Zealand Green Party is calling on the government to pressure Indonesia to do more to address ongoing human rights atrocities being committed by its security forces against indigenous peoples… Audio
Palau president sued
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas for banning an American woman from entering Palau. Audio
Deadly riots in New Caledonia
French police reinforcements have been brought in to regain control as Nouméa prepares for another night of violence after several deaths over five days. Audio
Pacific Waves 18 May 2024
Pro-independence Kanaks continue to protest in New Caledonia amid violent protests which has lead to several deaths, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official… Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori 18 May 2024
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 17 May 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Tongan for 17 May 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 17 May 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 17 May 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio