New Zealand's government will spend $US6.6 million in the next three years on a dedicated TV channel for the Pacific.
The Pacific Cooperation Broadcasting service would be expanded to include a dedicated channel with New Zealand content.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to media in Nauru Photo: New Zealand Herald/Jason Oxenham
The foreign minister, Winston Peters, said it would improve both the production of more Pacific content, including news and current affairs.
Mr Peters said the expansion would include a training programme to support broadcasting and journalism across the region.
It will include equipment, internships and cross-regional training.
