Pacific
Pacific climate leaders 'deeply disappointed' in COP31 decision
Australia and the Pacific had most of the support to host the UN climate meeting, but the process meant if there was no resolution with Türkiye, the default city of Bonn would have hosted the meeting. Audio
Turkey will host COP31, Australia will play a role. So where does that leave the Pacific?
Analysis - After a long and deadlocked bidding process for Australia and Pacific Island nations to co-host the UN climate summit (COP31), the event will now be hosted by Turkey.
'Little bit of hysteria' at COP30 fire
The lead Pacfic campaigner for Greenpeace Australia Pacific says the fire ended up burning a hole through the ceiling.
News in Niuean for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 21 November 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 21 November 2025
Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM; Australia gives up bid to host COP31; Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead; Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable".
…Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. Audio
Australia gives up bid to host COP31
Australia has given up its bid to host COP 31 in 2026. Instead, Türkiye will host the United Nations climate meeting, with Australia pitching to still be in charge of the negotiations. Audio
Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead
Samoa's opposition leader claims the Prime Minister is too sick to lead the country and should be upfront about his illnesss. Audio
Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable"
A public health professor has labelled the latest Pasifika smoking rates "totally unacceptable" despite the government celebrating them. Audio
Eight new MPs elected to Tonga parliament
The caretaker prime minister has kept his place in parliament for another term, winning his constituency in the general election by nearly three-quarters of the electorate vote.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Polling closes in Tonga's election
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. There are 71 candidates vying for a seat in parliament including eight… Audio
