Pacific
Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis
Tokelau is experiencing its first Covid-19 community outbreak, it is now officially the second to last country in the world to experience community transmission. Immigration New Zealand says it is not… Audio
News in Tongan for 2 June 2023
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 2 June 2023
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 2 June 2023
There have long been tensions on Guam due to the heavy United States military presence there, but as Washington moves to counter China's presence in the region it is sending more soldiers and missiles… Audio
US military buildup causing more tensions on Guam
There have long been tensions on Guam due to the heavy United States military presence there, but as Washington moves to counter China's presence in the region it is sending more soldiers and missiles… Audio
Princess Siu'ilikutapu a champion for women's rights
Tributes have been flowing throughout the week for the late Tongan Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu, who passed away in Auckland on Sunday May 28. She leaves behind a positive legacy for Tongans and New… Audio
Niue gets a once over by Pacer Plus free trade advisors
For the first time the countries in the Pacer Plus free trade agreement are meeting face to face this week on Niue. Audio
Natgeo embarking on a five year Pacific Ocean expedition
National Geographic's Pristine Seas has launched what they are calling "The Global Expedition" the organisation plans to spend five years exploring the remote tropical Pacific on a mission to support… Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 2 June 2023
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 1 June 2023
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Sextortion issue in the Pacific
Preliminary findings of a new Transparency International survey has found sextortion - demanding sexual favours in return for public services - is a major issue in parts of the Pacific.
Did 'wokeness' cancel Police Ten 7?
When TVNZ cancelled reality TV show Police Ten 7 earlier this year, it certainly rattled some law-and-order cages, Antje Deckert and Juan Marcellus Tauri write.
