Pacific Islands
Climate change in the Pacific – what's really going on?
The effects of climate change on the lands of the Pacific are more complicated than tiny islands disappearing into the sea, says Auckland University professor Paul Kench. His team have discovered… Audio
Oscar Kightley - Dawn Raids revisited
Oscar Kightley is a Samoan-born, New Zealand-raised writer/actor and director. Some of the most popular work he has been involved in include the movie series Sione's Wedding and the TV series… Audio
Australia urged to make the Pacific core to its foreign policy.
Australia's shadow Minister of Defence says the country needs to make the Pacific Islands a core concern of its foreign policy. Richard Marles spoke to Johnny Blades about his call for Australia to do… Audio
Pacific quota access emigrants seek more support
Pacific people entering under the quota with aspirations for a brighter future can find NZ tough. Audio
More Pacific countries to qualify for disaster insurance
More Pacific countries eligible for cash injections after major disasters under the latest developments under a Pacific disaster risk insurance facility.
Pacific Islands could take the Sevens from Wellington
There are fresh calls to move the Rugby Sevens tournament from Wellington to Fiji. Alex Perrottet looks at why some people think it's time for a change. Audio
Renewed pleas for Trump to change climate change stance
Pacific Island countries have renewed their calls for US president-elect Donald Trump to reconsider his stance on climate change.
Pacific parliamentary forum underway in NZ
Parliamentarians from 17 Pacific countries and territories are being hosted in New Zealand this week for a parliamentary forum.
Meeting hopes to spur creation of Pacific planning association
Commonwealth planners are hoping to establish a Pacific planning network that would provide support to leaders and policy makers in the region.
PNA happy to get Pacfic Forum endorsement
The Parties to the Nauru Agreement are celebrating the Pacific Island Forum's endorsement of their Vessel Day Scheme.
Anti-free trade activists urge Pacific to reject trade pact
Pacific Island countries are being urged to walk away from trade talks with Australia and New Zealand. Audio
Overseas report from RNZI
RNZ International senior journalist Johnny Blades has the latest news from our Pacific neighbours – changes proposed for the Australian detention centre at Manus Island and drama on sleepy Norfolk… Audio
Facing the reality of climate change
Climate scientist Will Steffen, at the Australian National University, argues that to limit the impacts of climate change on island nations in the Pacific may require technology that takes carbon… Audio
Facing the reality of climate change
Climate scientist Will Steffen, at the Australian National University, argues that to limit the impacts of climate change on island nations in the Pacific may require technology that takes carbon…
AudioEye of the storm - climate change in the Pacific
Kiribati president Anote Tong calls on political leaders to help low-lying Pacific island nations to adapt to the impacts of climate change. Audio
Eye of the storm - climate change in the Pacific
Kiribati president Anote Tong calls on political leaders to help low-lying Pacific island nations to adapt to the impacts of climate change.
AudioPacific Representation at COP21 Paris
Swaying to the broad range of arts, culture and society from around the Pacific is Richard Pamatatau, programme leader in Pacific Journalism at AUT's School of Communication Studies... the concerns of… Audio
Pacific running dry even before El Niño bites
Water's running short and crops are failing for more than a million people across the Pacific, and that's even before El Niño delivers the expected long, tough drought season. Audio
Dwelling on fast food and the fear of French flair
The All Blacks’ quarter final re-run with France triggered all the old clichés about French flair, style and unpredictability. Is it all a myth? But if the flies switch donkeys . . . is that good? Video, Audio
Dwelling on fast food and the fear of French flair
The All Blacks’ quarter final re-run with France triggered all the old clichés about French flair, style and unpredictability. Is it all a myth? But if the flies switch donkeys . . . is that good?
Video, Audio