Pacific
News in Tongan for 18 May 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 18 May 2023
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific News in French for 18 May 2023
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 18 May 2023
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Australia's Pacific budget boost is a response to geopolitical competition
The Australian government has committed almost three quarters of its $AU1.9 billion Pacific budget-package to enhance "peace and security" in the region. Audio
Samoan beauty queen a beacon of hope in NZ foster system
A clinical nurse specialist and beauty queen is working alongside Oranga Tamariki (Ministry of Children) social workers to make the health system more accessible for young people. Audio
Forum head Puna working hard to engage with China
The secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum is continuing to work on getting China onboard with the 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent, which recognises the Pacific as a collective.
Hipkins awaiting update on Biden replacement for PNG trip
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he is waiting to hear who will go to Papua New Guinea in Joe Biden's place before making a decision on whether he goes.
Biden cuts Australia and Papua New Guinea visits
US President Joe Biden will cut his historic trip to Papua New Guinea to return to complete debt ceiling negotiations in the US, according to a White House statement.
Concerns in Papua New Guinea over framing of US security pact
There are concerns in Papua New Guinea that the country will be dragged into the militarisation of the Pacific if it signs a security pact with the United States.
News in Solomon Island Pidgin for 17 May 2023
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
