Fiji records two covid deaths amid record 180 new cases
By Lice Movono, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Suva
Fiji's covid19 case count broke records again yesterday as medical authorities recorded another two deaths at the...
Duterte threatens to jail Filipinos who refuse getting vaccinated
By Pia Ranada in Manila
What is Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's solution to vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos? Threaten them with jail time.
Duterte, in a meeting...
New Caledonia tension simmers over early independence vote date
By Walter Zweifel, RNZ Pacific reporter
Political tension is rising in New Caledonia as a third referendum on independence from France is planned in December.
The...
‘Pacific studies’ proposed to be taught in NZ schools in NCEA...
By Mariner Fagaiava-Muller, RNZ Pacific journalist
"Pacific Studies" has been included in a raft of new proposed NCEA achievement standard subjects in New Zealand, now...
126 new Fiji covid infections with another death as cases still...
By Koroi Tadulala, FBC News journalist
Fiji recorded 126 new cases of covid-19 in the 24-hour period ending at 8am yesterday with another death as...
Remembering broadcaster and journalist Shiu Singh
By Ian Johnstone, former manager of RNZ International
All across the South Pacific, tribute is being paid to broadcaster and journalist Shiu Singh who has...
Medics arrive in Fiji to help with covid – $10m support...
RNZ Pacific
The New Zealand government is ramping up its support to Fiji, which is in the grips of a covid-19 pandemic crisis.
Another 126 new...
West Papua unhappy over never-ending MSG membership tragedies
ANALYSIS: By Yamin Kogoya in Brisbane
When I ring home to West Papua, my village people often ask me about the rumours that they have...
Fiji family mourns death of mechanic killed in NZ tornado
RNZ Pacific
A Fiji family is mourning the loss of their son after he was killed in the devastating tornado that hit South Auckland on...
166 more covid cases in Fiji as community spread ‘broadens’
By Lice Movono, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Suva
Fiji's covid-19 cases continue to escalate as medical authorities have recorded another record breaking 166 new people...
West Papua closes national mourning for Pastor Nafuki – prays for...
By Benny Mawel in Jayapura
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua (ULMWP) has held national mourning ceremonies at the weekend for the death of...
Journalists are not going to stop tweeting. But should media outlets...
By Rodney Tiffen, University of Sydney
“Not a great week for journalism at the ABC”, News Corp’s Sharri Markson tweeted earlier this month, when the...
Mediawatch: Hui over Christchurch terror attacks puts media under the spotlight
MEDIAWATCH: By Colin Peacock, RNZ Mediawatch presenter
A counter-terrorism hui intended to help heal the wounds inflicted in Christchurch two years ago sparked a walk-out...
PNG Council of Churches declares support for covid vaccine rollout
RNZ Pacific
The Papua New Guinea Council of Churches (PNGCC) has declared its support for the covid-19 vaccination rollout, following a conference in Port Moresby.
Papua...
150 new covid cases as NZ and Australia medics prepare for...
By Lice Movono, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Suva
Fiji's Health Secretary Dr James Fong confirms that the country has recorded 150 new cases in the...
Tagata Pasifika Special: Celebrating 50 years of the Polynesian Panthers
Tagata Pasifika
They were the face of a generation growing up in a new land. They were the Polynesian Panthers, young activists fighting against social...
‘We’re not sending our daughters to be punching bags at uni,’...
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Students of the University of PNG have taken the right step to demand that the authorities address harassment on campus, says...
RSF condemns Hong Kong police storming of Apple Daily – 5...
Hundreds of police officers search the Apple Daily group’s headquarters after five senior staff were arrested under the National Security Law, accused of "collusion...
Vanuatu Supreme Court confirms 19 government MPs lose seats
RNZ Pacific
Vanuatu Supreme Court judge Justice Oliver Saksak has upheld a decision by the former Speaker of Parliament to expel 19 government MPs from...
Fiji reports another 115 covid cases – new hospital death investigated
By Vijay Narayan in Suva
Fiji health authorities have announced 115 new covid-19 cases for the 24 hour period ending at 8am today.
Health Secretary Dr...
Auckland’s ‘most liveable’ city loses some gloss with Pacific criticism
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
Days after being condemned by the largest Pacific Island capital -- Port Moresby, the Economist's Global Liveability Index has been criticised...
Samoan court declares Sagaga 2 seat void – 26-24 balance for...
By Soli Wilson in Apia
A Human Rights Protection Party (HRPP) associate minister has had his seat of Sagaga 2 in the Samoa general election...