Pacific Islands
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
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. Audio
Pacific 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
Nic Maclellan - Pacific Islands united
Freelance journalist on the challenges facing Pacific Island leaders in navigating a path through several key issues and forging a collective vision forward. Audio
Indonesia: 'Stay out of our business'
Indonesia is unhappy with a push by Pacific Island nations to stop violence in West Papua, Prime Minister John Key says.
Little movement on climate at Pacific Islands Forum
The Pacific Islands Forum in Port Moresby has concluded without unity on climate change, but with signs of a new approach to fisheries management.
NZ health workers urged to learn about Pacific people
A Tongan dietician says it is essential that health workers in New Zealand have better knowledge of Pacific communities.
Pacific tourism numbers up
There was a surge in tourist numbers into the Pacific in the first quarter of this year.
Call for PIF to assist beleaguered Nauru
Nauru government should get help with governance and management issues from the Pacific Forum or other bodies. Audio
Artist Michel Tuffery
Artist Michel Tuffery hopes his latest project will get Pacific Island people talking about the World Wars and their impact on the islands, communities and families. Audio
Pacific correspondent Mike Field
World leaders visit Fiji. Tonga's pro-democracy movement. Audio
Dateline Pacific evening edition for 7 October 2014
The Samoan government urges people to conserve water as a 'meteorological drought' is declared; American Samoa receives funding for environmental protection work; South Korea's Jeju Air to fly into… Audio
Islands fight rising seas with sticks and stones for lack of funding
The Catholic aid agency Caritas New Zealand is calling for urgent international funding to help Pacific islands struggling with the effects of climate change. Audio
Pacific coral reef islands beating rising sea-levels
Ground-breaking research led by Professor Paul Kench from the School of Environment suggests Pacific Islands may be able to build vertically to keep pace with rising sea levels. "Our preliminary… Audio
Insight Sunday 10 February 2008: Pacific Vote
Insight talks to Pacific Islanders and asks whether they're changing their traditional allegiance to Labour. Audio