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A former Fiji government advisor has criticised NZ's involvement in the controversial Draft Police Bill in Fiji.

One year on from the first Covid-19 case announced in New Zealand, RNZ takes a day-by-day look back at the unfolding of the pandemic in this country.

The Pacific Islands Forum is facing unprecedented disruption at a time when it's arguably needed the most, to present a united front on issues such as Covid and climate change. 

The world is on the brink of a nutrition crisis, warns Save the Children. Audio

The former Cook Islands Prime Minister is the new Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum after a marathon meeting.

Border restrictions in the Pacific due to Covid-19 are keeping Pasifika families apart over Christmas. Audio

The defending champion Black Ferns have been drawn to play Wales, Australia and the winner of the final qualifying tournament in their pool at next year's women's Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.

The United States says it will deploy Coast Guard cutters to American Samoa and Guam to counter Chinese activity in the region.

Several Pacific leaders have passed on their congratulations to Jacinda Ardern, who will govern New Zealand for the next three years.

There are two new cases of Covid-19 today, including one community case and one imported case, the Health Ministry has revealed.

The prime minister had a serious message for those blaming people for being infected with the virus, the use of masks is once again being urged, and the financial hit in the second period of… Video

As Pacific communities in New Zealand's biggest city address the impact of a Covid-19 resurgence, a concert featuring artists, heads of State and international celebrities will be broadcast… Video, Audio

Analysis: The pace of progress towards opening a travel bubble with coronavirus-free Pacific countries has been frustrating for many, but with the pandemic still raging, there is reason for caution…

NZ's prime minister says a travel bubble with the Cook Islands could be open before the end of the year.

Two of the country's busiest airports have sketched out their plans for an international travel bubble should the government announce one. But the wait is frustrating specialist workers here.

The New Zealand government says it's taking a cautious approach to Fiji's 'Bula Bubble' proposal.

Tourism operators fear any further delays to trans-Tasman and Pacific bubbles could be the nail in the coffin for the industry.

Restrictions on movement between Australia's states will need to be removed before a trans-Tasman bubble can be opened up, the prime minister says. Audio

Fiji has put its hand up to join New Zealand and Australia's travel bubble amid the Covid-19 pandemic.