Tag: World War II

RNZ Pacific The Consul-General of New Zealand for the French Pacific territories, Felicity Roxburgh, says New Zealand's presence in New Caledonia is historical. She said she...

ANALYSIS: By Katie Pickles, University of Canterbury The death of Queen Elizabeth II brings to an end a long, complex and remarkable chapter in the...

COMMENTARY: By John Minto The last 10 days has seen the entire media focus (aside from the ubiquitous concern for the All Black prospects in...

COMMENTARY: By Barbara Dreaver, 1News Pacific correspondent Even from the grainy black and white footage of American soldiers wading towards shore while under fire, you...

ANALYSIS: By Peter Davis With the arrival of the omicron variant on our shores, it is hard to believe, judging by the media coverage --...

By Dominic Godfrey, RNZ Pacific journalist A deadly explosion in the Solomon Islands capital has caused fear and confusion about the ongoing threat posed by...

BRIEFING: By Dan McGarry in Port Vila The "news" this week that Vanuatu was to be the site of a Chinese military base caught most...

By Salote Qalubau in Suva The events of World War II and sacrifices of many have had a major impact on shaping the Pacific’s past...