Johnny Blades
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
Power play in PNG parliament while Covid-19 runs rampant
Papua new Guinea's parliament has been adjourned for another four months amid moves to oust Prime Minister James Marape, and at a time when Covid-19 is rife in the parliament precinct. Audio
WHO concerned over PNG's Covid-19 outbreak to worsen
The World Health Organisation holds a briefing on Covid-19 in Papua New Guinea where the number of confirmed cases of the virus is climbing steadily towards 10,000, and the death toll is 89. Audio
PNG goes with the devil it knows over large gold mine
Papua New Guinea's government decides to work with "the devil it knows" after reaching agreement with Canada-based company Barrick Gold on plans to reopen the Porgera mine. Audio
Pacific community seeks clear messaging about vaccination
With misonformation and disinformation abound on social media, members of New Zealand's Pacific communities are emphasising the importance of clear messaging about the Covid-19 vaccine programme. Audio
Pacific community seeks clear messaging about vaccination
Members of New Zealand's Pacific communities are emphasising the importance of clear messaging about the Covid-19 vaccine.
The country's rollout of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine is still in its early… Audio
First batch of Covid-19 vaccines arrives in Papua New Guinea
The first batch of Covid-19 vaccines has arrived in Papua New Guinea where cmmunity transmission of the virus is rife. Audio
Covid surge in Papua New Guinea
A surge in coronavirus cases in Papua New Guinea is beginning to resemble a major health crisis. Neighbouring Australia has swung into action with urgent medical assistance and vaccine doses. But it's… Audio
PNG adopting nationwide Covid-19 isolation strategy
Papua New Guinea is adopting a nationwide Covid-19 isolation strategy. Audio
Outcry over signs of upheaval at Pacific Media Centre
Auckland University of Technology has denied claims that the Pacific Media Centre is being sidelined, following an outcry at signs of change at its office space and in the future planning of its… Audio
PNG approves vaccine as it struggles to contain Covid-19
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for use of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the country. It can't come soon enough for a country struggling to contain the spread of the virus. Audio
PNG approves vaccine as it struggles to contain Covid-19
Papua New Guinea has granted regulatory approval for the Covax facility to deliver the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in the country.
The government is preparing for the vaccine rollout to begin by… Audio
