UK minister grilled on West Papua human rights in House of...
By Finau Fonua, RNZ Pacific journalist
The United Kingdom's commitments to upholding human rights have come under question this week over the West Papua issue,...
Senior PNG police officer calls for mandatory drug tests for all...
By Miriam Zarriga in Port Moresby
A senior Papua New Guinea police officer has called for mandatory drug tests because the National Capital District (NCD)...
Surgeon warns Fiji nurses exodus will put strain on health sector
RNZ Pacific
A senior health practitioner in Fiji has warned that the exodus of nurses will put significant strain on the country's health sector.
According to...
Tahiti’s Fritch warns against ‘chaos’ if his anti-independence party loses
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter
French Polynesia's President Édouard Fritch has warned of "chaos", should his party lose power to the pro-independence Tavini Huira'atira.
In...
South Auckland’s poor census turnout could cost it $130m in NZ...
By Stephen Forbes, Local Democracy Reporter
South Auckland's poor turnout for the 2018 Aotearoa New Zealand national census could have cost the region $130 million...
Fiji’s economic summit addresses ‘daunting’ challenges, says Rabuka
By Viliame Tawanakoro in Suva
Fiji's Coalition government strongly believes that addressing the country’s priorities head-on is the cornerstone to building a progressive and prosperous...
NZ pledges almost $36m to USP — signs 10 year partnership
By Rashika Kumar in Suva
The New Zealand government has reaffirmed its 55-year partnership with the regional University of the South Pacific and will contribute...
Indonesia upgrades NZ pilot operation in West Papua to ‘combat ready’
RNZ Pacific
The Indonesian military has officially escalated its operational status in West Papua to "ground combat ready" following a clash with West Papuan National...
Unfinished business over New Caledonian decolonisation – new challenges after ‘stolen’...
Brief reports have surfaced about the separate bilateral meetings of the Kanaky New Caledonia pro- and anti- independence representatives with French Prime Minister Élisabeth...
News Corp among Namaliu’s farewell messages – for ‘free, fearless media’
By Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby
The late Sir Rabbie Namaliu’s character and his humble leadership featured well in one of Australia’s top news organisations...
Papua New Guinea: ‘My education journey from Jiwaka to UPNG’
By Robert Mek
I was born in Gulka (Kimil), one of the remotest villages in Papua New Guinea's Jiwaka province.
Gulka is situated between Jiwaka and...
Australia-based logistics company owes Post Fiji $9.6m
By Aisha Azeemah in Suva
Post Fiji Ltd continues to engage legal services both locally and in Australia in order to recover approximately $9.6 million...
Tahiti’s pro-independence party tops vote — another winning streak?
SPECIAL REPORT: By Ena Manuireva in Pape’ete
As the ballots were counted after the first day of voting in Mā’ohi Nui/French Polynesia territorial election first...
Jakarta should ‘learn from the Aceh, Philippines experience’ and talk to...
By Singgih Wiryono in Jakarta
An Indonesian human rights researcher has cricitised his government's failure to negotiate with West Papuan rebels, saying security officials should...
Temaru’s pro-independence party wins round one of French Polynesia’s elections
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter
French Polynesia's pro-independence Tavini Huiraatira party has come out on top in the first round of the territorial elections.
The...
Deadly clash in West Papua during Indonesian rescue bid for NZ...
By Stefan Armbuster of SBS World News
Indonesia’s military confirms one soldier was killed and more are unaccounted for after clashes with the West Papua...
Both sides ‘satisfied’ with Paris talks on New Caledonia’s political future
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter
New Caledonia's rival pro- and anti-independence factions both say they are satisfied with the week of separate talks with...
NZ boosts support for ‘grassroots’ climate action in Solomon Islands
By Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific journalist
The New Zealand government has committed $15 million to support Solomon Islands provincial administrations to strengthen climate resilience at...
West Papuan rebels claim 9 soldiers killed in Jakarta bid to...
RNZ Pacific
West Papuan rebels seeking independence in the Indonesian-ruled Melanesian region claim to have killed nine soldiers after Jakarta did not respond to a...
‘Mask up’ – warns epidemiologist over NZ’s rising fourth wave...
RNZ News
Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker says Aotearoa New Zealand is experiencing its fourth wave of covid-19 infection and warns people to stay vigilant.
He said...