Johnny Blades
Bougainville president seeks independence by 2025
During talks with Papua New Guinea's government, Bougainville's President Ishmael Toroama said his autonomous PNG region should achieve independence by 2025. Audio
3pm RNZ Pacific News for 20 May 2021
The New Zealand government has released its budget a short time ago. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 20 May 2021
Vanuatu's government is planning to begin the rollout of Covid-19 vaccinations early next month. Audio
Militia the latest West Papua spillover for PNG
Authorities in Papua New Guinea are playing down the threat of a local militant group vowing to fight in neighbouring West Papua Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 17 May 2021
Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the electoral office's decision to appoint an extra woman member of parliament. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 14 May 2021
The Supreme Court in Samoa is hearing a challenge to the head of state's decision to call a second election. Audio
3pm RNZ Pacific News for 13 May 2021
Papua New Guinea has recorded 504 new Covid-19 cases, increasing the total number of cases to 13,000. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 13 May 2021
People in Fiji's central division are preparing for a major lockdown as Covid-19 cases grow. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 7 May 2021
A protest has erupted in Apia outside Samoa's Supreme Court against the Head of State's edict calling for fresh elections. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 6 May 2021
One of Fiji's latest Covid-19 cases has succumbed to the virus. The Health Ministry says the 53-year-old man has died in Lautoka. Audio
1pm RNZ Pacific News for 23 April 2021
The United States - the world's second biggest emitter of greenhouse gases after China - is among several countries to announce new and ambitious targets to reduce climate change. Audio
