Walter Zweifel
Pacific Tsunami Warning Update
Walter Zweifel of Radio New Zealand International has been monitoring developments in the Pacific islands Audio
Easter Island land disputes continue
On Easter Island there has been tension for months between the indigenous Rapa Nui and Chilean police. Audio
New Caledonia hit by earthquake with cyclone on the way
Islands in the east of New Caledonia have been hit by a magnitude 7 earthquake, just as the area is on full alert for Cyclone Vania. Audio
Acting PM in Fiji resigns, while country struggles financially
Fiji's former interim defence and immigration minister, Ratu Epeli Ganilau, says he's resigned because of disagreement about how to deal with an employee of a US company, Fiji Water. Audio
Vanuatu's coroner leaves country after more threats
The New Zealand judge acting as Vanuatu's coroner has suddenly left the country, following reports of new threats against him and his family. Audio
Cyclone Oli destroys homes
An estimated 600 homes have been destroyed in French Polynesia as a result of Cyclone Oli which mainly hit the Austral islands. Audio
10am World, Pacific and Sports news for 13 January 2020
10am World, Pacific and Sports news for 13 January 2020 Audio
10am World, Pacific and Sports news for 13 January 2020
10am World, Pacific and Sports news for 13 January 2020 Audio
France accepts responsibility for nuclear tests
Compensation claims for poor health due to French nuclear weapons tests can be filed from next year. Audio
Reaction to Pacific quake
Now back to the earthquakes off Vanuatu that triggered a tsunami warning for much of the western Pacific. Audio
Flosse to surrender mandates as senator
The political career of French Polynesia's Gaston Flosse looks set to be suspended and may even be finished within weeks. Audio
Parliamentary immunity for Gaston Flosse confirmed
The French Senate's confirmed the parliamentary immunity of French Polynesia's Gaston Flosse, rejecting the latest approach by judges and the French justice ministry. Audio
Protestors announce day of action in New Caledonia
Protestors in New Caledonia have said tomorrow will be a day of action aimed at winning the release of a jailed union leader. Audio
Industrial unrest grips New Caledonia
New Caledonia is in the grip of violent industrial unrest with the territory's second biggest union - the radical Union of Kanaky and Exploited Workers - demanding the release of its leader from… Audio
Anti-independence camp dominates New Caledonia's politics
New Caledonia's pro-independence parties have made gains in Sunday's election of three provincial assemblies. Audio
Strikes paralyse French Antilles
French leaders fear strikes in the French Antilles in the Carribean could spread to outposts in the Pacific and Indian Ocean. Audio
New vote in French Polynesia
French Polynesia is holding a second round of voting to elect a new president after this morning's inconclusive vote. Audio
