Koroi Hawkins
Vanuatu election results released
Vanuatu's parliament is expected to sit early next month with five political parties signing a coalition agreement on Monday this week. Audio
Number of buildings in Vanuatu CBD to be demolished
More than a dozen buildings still need to be demolished in the central business district of Vanuatu's capital Port Vila which has been cordonned off since the 7.3 magnitude quake in December. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 28 January 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 27 January 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
One month since 7.3 earthquake hit Vanuatu
It has been one month since the 7.3 Magnitude Earthquake struck Vanuatu's capital Port Vila. RNZ Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins is in Vanuatu and filed this report. Audio
Voters head to the polls in Vanuatu less than a month after earthquake
Over 180,000 registered voters are expected to head to the polls in Vanuatu on Thursday. The fact this election is even happening is astounding for a country whose capital city suffered a magnitude… Audio
Vanuatu to hold snap election
Against all odds preparations are almost complete for Vanuatu's snap election on Thursday. RNZ Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Rescue effort continues in Vanuatu
The search for people trapped in rubble and landslides is continuing today as the New Zealand Defence Force arrives in Port Vila. Audio
Rescuers searching for survivors after Vanuatu earthquake
The Vanuatu MetService is advising people near coastal areas to stay on higher ground due to the risk of tsunami from the aftershocks. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Call for more accountability in Pacific development engagements
A new report has found citizens of Pacific Island nations are concerned about accountability and transparency around increased foreign aid and development projects as a result of strategic competition… Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 16 December 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 4pm for 16 December 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 2pm for 16 December 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio