Pacific
France voices 'frustration' over PIF's exclusion of donors
France's top diplomat in the region says the investment of Pacific Islands Forum dialogue partners is significant and not allowing the partners to meet with Pacific leaders "is an issue".
Pacific community pay their respects at Koroneihana celebrations
Thursday marked the third day of Koroneihana, as hundreds of Pacific leaders gathered at Tūrangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia to pay tribute to the Māori monarch, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po. Audio
News in Niuean for 5 September 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 5 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 5 September 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 5 September 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
News in Niuean for 4 September 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 4 September 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Drua 'helping drive Fiji forward' after record $80m economic boost
The Fijian Drua generated an unprecedented contribution to the nation's gross domestic product during the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Pacific News in French for 4 September 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 September 2025
Australia Nauru deportation deal a "dark chapter" - advocate; Court ruling over amendment in Fiji constitution illegal - lawyer; UN chief addresses PNG ahead of golden jubilee. Audio
Refugee advocate criticises Australia-Nauru deportation deal
A new deal between Nauru and Australia will likely see the resettlement of hundreds of non-citizens from Australia to Nauru. Audio
Court ruling over amendment in Fiji constitution illegal
An exiled Fijian human rights lawyer believes the Supreme Court's ruling over amending the 2013 Constitution is illegal. Audio
UN chief addresses PNG ahead of golden jubilee
The UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has praised Papua New Guinea's efforts in peacebuilding, climate action and gender equality. Audio
Volcanologists studying Tonga's Hunga Tonga Hunga Ha'apai
Marine geologist Dr Marta Ribo is off the coast Tonga mapping the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha apai volcano examining how the sea floor has changed since the massive eruption in 2022 Audio