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Solomon Islands: Bodies discovered in burnt out building
9 minutes agoPolice in Honiara have confirmed that three bodies have been found in one of the burnt out buildings in Chinatown.
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Pasifika communities reach 'key vaccination milestones'
1 minute agoNinety percent of Pacific people in New Zealand have had their first Covid-19 vaccine, while 11 district health boards (DHBs) have reached 80 percent first doses for Māori, Ministry of Health says.
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Samoa's FAST party secures four of six seats from by-election
The FAST party in Samoa has secured four of the six seats from the Friday by-elections, increasing its numbers in the House to 31 representatives.
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Two cases of measles in Fiji - govt
Two cases of measles have been confirmed by health authorities in Fiji.
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Marshall Islands census numbers show heavy out-migration
The preliminary results of the Marshall Islands national census are startling. Instead of expected modest growth, the Marshall Islands has seen a 26 percent drop in its population.
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In brief: News from around the Pacific
Two travellers test positive for Covid in American Samoa; More Covid-19 cases recorded in the CNMI; German medical team arrive in PNG to assist with Covid-19 crisis and more.
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It's time to deliver on climate financing, says Cook Islands PM
By the Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown*
Opinion - After years of empty promises by major emitters, it's time to deliver on climate financing.
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Episode 2: White Man's Law (Niue) | Untold Pacific History
What led Commissioner Larsen, the New Zealand administrator of Niue in the 1950s, to be murdered in his bed by three locals hell-bent on justice and revenge? Video, Audio
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Episode 1: Waking Up to the Dawn Raids (Aotearoa) | Untold Pacific History
Of the many events affecting Pasifika people in Aotearoa, the Dawn Raids story is overdue to be told. Long whispered about in secret family conversations, people have heard the words ‘Dawn Raids’ but not what really happened. Video, Audio
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'There's no shame': Pasifika mums urged to get help for depression
Pacific women in Aotearoa New Zealand have the highest rates of antenatal, postnatal and perinatal depression, yet low numbers to get help. Sela Jane Hopgood asks why.
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Pasifika journalist speaks out on having perinatal depression: 'It got so bad'
7 May 2021First Person - Pasifika journalist Sela Jane Hopgood was sceptical when offered medication for perinatal depression, but, she writes, saying yes saved her life.
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Samoa election crisis: What you need to know
27 May 2021Explainer - Samoa has been struggling with a confrontational constitutional crisis. Audio
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History made in NZ with first Pasifika judge outside Auckland
The New Zealand city of Lower Hutt has become the first, outside Auckland, with a Pasifika resident district court judge Michael Alaifatu Mika. Audio
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Pacific language video series highlights key facts about strokes
A new video series in Pacific languages aims to bust health myths surrounding stroke.
Presenters
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Christine Rovoi
Station: International
Programme: World & Pacific News
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Don Wiseman
Station: International
Programme: World & Pacific News
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Johnny Blades
Station: International
Programme: World & Pacific News
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Koroi Hawkins
Station: International
Programmes: Pacific Waves, Pacific Waves
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Mariner Fagaiava-Muller
Station: International
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Sela Jane Hopgood
Station: International
Programmes: Pacific Waves, Champions of the Pacific, World & Pacific News, Pacific Waves
Programmes
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Tagata o te Moana
A weekly Pacific magazine programme features New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music. This programme is also simulcast domestically on RNZ National.
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News in Pacific Languages
Pacific language news bulletins in Tongan, Samoan, Pidgin, French, Cook Islands Maori and Niuean.
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Champions of the Pacific
A weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of the Pasifika athlete. Wednesdays at 9:40pm or via shortwave and digital broadcast from early Wednesday on RNZ…
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Pacific Waves
A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in…