RNZ Pacific

Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture has captured more than 40 dogs in the first few days of a two month campaign to reduce the number of strays on the streets.

An immunisation programme to reach 100,000 children in nine Pacific countries was launched in Wellington last week.

More than 3,500 athletes from 24 nations from Oceania will gather in Samoa on July 7 for the Pacific Games - the biggest sporting event in the Pacific region. Video, Audio

A purpose-built traditional vaka being gifted to Palau's government will be used to help island communities deal with the climate crisis.

Media are a crucial part of the democratic process and accessibility to politicians is key to informing the public, say Pacific journalists visiting New Zealand.  Audio

Shaun Johnson has made a triumphant return to Mt Smart Stadium, playing a key role in the Kiwis' emphatic 34-14 win over Tonga in the inaugural Oceania Cup test.

Tributes are being paid in Fiji to the former Education Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, Filipe Bole, who died last week.