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RWC2023: Fijians survive tough battle but yet to confirm quarterfinal spot
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports journalist in Bordeaux
The Flying Fijians survived a scare and hung on to win 17-12 against a spirited Georgia...
NZ elections 2023: Green Party, Te Pāti Māori call out ‘harmful...
RNZ News
Green Party co-leader James Shaw has compared the language of New Zealand First leader Winston Peters to former US president Donald Trump, saying...
1 in 50 Fijian children may have rheumatic heart disease, says...
By Pauliasi Mateboto in Suva
One in 50 Fijian children could have rheumatic heart disease and children between the ages of five to 15 years...
NZ election 2023: Police investigate after invasion of Te Pāti Māori...
RNZ News
New Zealand police are investigating after the home of Te Pāti Māori election candidate Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke was invaded, vandalised, and a threatening letter...
Indonesian police raid church office, home in Nduga – arrest six,...
Asia Pacific Report
Members of Indonesia's Nduga District Police and the Damai Cartenz Police Task Force have raided a residential house and the local head...
Former Papuan governor Enembe’s corruption trial ends – verdict soon
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
Former Papuan Governor Lukas Enembe has presented his case for the defence, denying the corruption and bribery charges against him,...
New Caledonia’s Backès resigns from French govt after losing Senate vote
ANALYSIS: By Patrick Decloitre, RNZ French Pacific correspondent
A prominent pro-France leader in New Caledonia, Sonia Backès, has resigned from the French government after a...
Sogavare hails ‘new approach’ on West Papua – Wale calls PM...
By Charley Piringi in Honiara
The Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) has adopted a "fresh approach" in addressing the longstanding and sensitive West Papuan issue, claims...
NZ Parliament protest: Hundreds march, extra police on patrol
RNZ News
Hundreds of protesters have marched to Aotearoa New Zealand's Parliament in Wellington today, where streets were closed and the precinct blocked off in...
Advocacy group calls on Senator Wong to press Jakarta over latest...
Asia Pacific Report
An Australian advocacy group supporting West Papuan self-determination has appealed to Foreign Minister Penny Wong to press Indonesia to halt all military...
NZ election 2023: First time Pacific voters want their voice heard
By Eleisha Foon, RNZ Pacific journalist
Pacific youth and first time voters in Aotearoa New Zealand feel forgotten and ill equipped ahead of the election.
Pasifika...
FLNKS mayor wins run-off poll to take unprecedented French Senate seat
By Nic Maclellan
In a major electoral upset, Kanak independence politician Robert Xowie has won one of Kanaky New Caledonia’s two seats in the French...
NZ govt ‘welcomes’ US diplomatic relations with Cook Islands, Niue
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
The New Zealand government has given its full blessing to Cook Islands and Niue establishing diplomatic relations with the...
NZ election 2023: Green Party pledges to double Best Start payment
RNZ News
New Zealand's Green Party says it will double the Best Start payment from $69 a week to $140 -- and it will also...
PNG’s Chief Censor warns over ‘fake nudes’ harassment of young girls
By Marjorie Finkeo in Port Moresby
The rise in social media platforms uploading naked pictures of women and girls has come to the attention of...
Pacific climate warrior says ‘name who we’re fighting – the fossil...
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
Pacific youth climate champion Suluafi Brianna Fruean has likened her first time in the United Nations building to primary...
NZ election 2023: Bryce Edwards: The most hollow campaign in living...
ANALYSIS: By Dr Bryce Edwards
The 2023 general election campaign must be the most hollow in living memory. There really isn’t much that is positive...
RWC2023: Tonga outscored and outpointed by Scotland in Nice
By Iliesa Tora, RNZ Pacific sports reporter in Nice, France
Tonga is out of the running for a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot as they...
Release of Victor Yeimo from Indonesian prison rekindles West Papuan fight...
SPECIAL REPORT: By Yamin Kogoya
Prominent West Papuan independence activist Victor Yeimo was yesterday released from prison in Jayapura, Indonesia's occupied capital of West Papua,...
John Mitchell: Blessed are the peacemakers – why this day is...
COMMENTARY: By John Mitchell in Suva
On Thursday, the whole world celebrated the International Day of Peace. Although the UN day is not as famous...
Spotlight on Fiji’s former AG Sayed-Khaiyum over undeclared wealth
By Meri Radinibaravi in Suva
A recent investigation by The Fiji Times has found that former attorney-general and FijiFirst party (FF) general-secretary Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum did...
Work in progress for PNG’s medical school – fast-tracked after protest
By Grace Salmang in Port Moresby
Reconstruction and renovation work for dormitories, laboratories, mess and tutorial rooms is currently underway at the University of Papua...



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