Mackenzie Smith

A New Zealand law firm says Tokelauans are being shut out of legal processes and denied human rights and freedoms. Audio

An Australian researcher says a whaleshark stuck in a lagoon in Tokelau is a rare opportunity to learn more about the species. Audio

Fiji says it will use its seat on the UN Human Rights Council to pursue climate justice, the rights of children and gender equality, especially within the Pacific. Audio

As New Zealand hails its ratification of the PACER Plus trade agreement, there are claims that Pacific countries are set to lose out. Audio

A new report says Pacific Island signatores to the PACER Plus trade agreement stand to lose more than $US60 million each year in government revenue if the deal is ratified. Audio

Samoa's agriculture minister says entry to the New Zealand market is a "huge deal" for Samoan banana farmers. Audio

The first local newspapers in Tokelau are returning young people to the territory, improving their language skills and strengthening community ties there. Audio

Niue's Premier has hit back at New Zealand's Auditor General, saying its work in Niue has been shoddy and will be independently assessed. Audio

Niue won't raise the New Zealand flag or sing its anthem during constitution day celebrations later this month, in an unusual move an MP says has emerged from a tiff between the two countries. Audio

A New Zealand Minister has confirmed his government will assist Tokelau with building up sea walls and other defences against climate change. Audio

Former staff of a Pacific arts trust in New Zealand have described a culture of workplace bullying and murky payouts over personal grievances. Audio

The first New Zealand ministerial visit to Tokelau in 14 years gets underway on Wednesday when Kris Faafoi heads to the island nation. The Civil Defence Minister's visit will be amid the growing… Audio

A New Zealand government minister is heading to the territory of Tokelau tomorrow for the first ministerial visit since 2004. Audio

An investigation into allegations of corruption in Tokelau has been prevented by a backlog of unaudited government accounts. RNZ can reveal serious concerns were raised about the conduct of a former… Audio

A former official in Tokelau's government is accusing New Zealand of failing to investigate allegations of corruption in the territory. Audio

An academic says an the increasing role India is playing in the Pacific could help the region escape sole reliance on China. Audio

There are plans for Rongelap atoll in the Marshall Islands to become a special administrative province, with loose visa and tax requirements opening it up to foreign investors. Audio

New research from the United Nations claims climate change is a key driver in a rise in world hunger because of climate extremes and malnutrition. Audio