Pacific
Pacific Waves for 6 December 2025
A crucial leg of the process to decide Bougainville's future status has begun; Pacific leaders urged to think twice about deep sea mining; Cannabis movement in Fiji calls for law reform. Audio
Process to decide Bougainville's future status has begun
A member of Papua New Guinea's Bipartisan Parliament Committee overseeing discussions on the outcome of Bougainville's vote for independence says the process is in its last leg now. Audio
Pacific leaders urged to think twice about deep sea mining
Former Kiribati president and leading climate justice advocate Anote Tong says the deep sea mining industry presents unique challenges for Pacific leaders trying to secure economic resources in the… Audio
Cannabis movement in Fiji calls for law reform
The founder of a fringe cannabis movement in Fiji is calling for the decriminalisation of the use and cultivation of marijuana. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 6 December 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific correspondent Moera Tuilaepa
RNZ Pacific's Moera Tuilaepa with the latest from the region. Audio
News in Niuean for 5 December 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Former Guam delegate urges Micronesian unity to leverage US military expansion
Dr Robert Underwood says Pacific Island nations must move together if they want real benefits from the United States' expanding military footprint across Micronesia.
News in Samoan for 5 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Lack of human rights institutions in some Pacific nations a concern - watchdog
CIVICUS is calling on these countries "to establish national human rights institutions as soon as possible". Audio
News in Niuean for 5 December 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 5 December 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 5 December 2025
Tongan short film under consideration for the Oscars; Lack of human rights groups in the region concerning - report; Rugby World Cup 2027 pool groups released. Audio
Tongan short film under consideration for the Oscars
The award winning Tongan short film 'Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue' could possibly be up for an Oscar nomination. Audio
