Pacific
Vanuatu and Australia a step closer to signing new pact
Vanuatu and Australia are one step closer to a new security and development pact... but why was it shelved in the first place. Audio
International partners out of Forum Leaders Summit
It's now confirmed! No external partners have been invited to the Pacific Leaders meeting in Solomon Islands. Audio
Democrats hope Tonga King rethinks foreign ministry takeover
In Tonga advocates of democracy are hopeful the King will reconsider taking control of foreign affairs. Audio
Tagata o te Moana 16 August 2025
This week dengue continues its march in Samoa; The King of Tonga is undoing democratic reforms; Vanuatu's security and economic deal with Australia is closer; also today Pacific heart health, outsidie… Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 16 August 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
Cook Islands 'open to anything' for seabed mining partnerships
A director at the Seabed Minerals Authority says that, as a small island nation, the Cook Islands is always looking to partner with other jurisdictions. Audio
Pacific AFL talent to compete in Cairns
Papua New Guinea, Nauru, Fiji, New Zealand, Vanuatu and Tonga will comepete in the AFL Pacific region Under-17 Pacific Nations Challenge in September.
'We need to be involved': Pasifika candidates running in Auckland local election
There are former Pasifika candidates and new faces putting their names forward for this year's Auckland local government election in Aotearoa.
Rabuka's 'ocean of peace' proposal set for approval at Pacific leaders' summit
The Fijian Prime Minister's initiative to declare the Pacific an 'ocean of peace' is slated for approval at the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Honiara next month. Audio
Manele wins: Door shut on PIF partners in Honiara
Solomon Islands Prime Minister's proposal not to invite the likes of the US, China and Taiwan has been approved at the Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Fiji.
News in Niuean for 15 August 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 15 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific Waves for 15 August 2025
'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister; New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy; Samoan director celebrates debut feature film success. Audio
'Outsiders' are to blame for PIF tensions - NZ foreign minister
New Zealand's foreign minister Winston Peters is blaming nations that are not part of the Pacific Islands Forum for causing disagreements between members. Audio
New bill gives Tonga's King control over diplomacy
The King of Tonga, Tupou VI is being asked not to sign legislation that would end parliamentary control of two key ministries. Audio
