Mackenzie Smith
Allegedly trafficked Bangladeshis stranded in Vanuatu
Rights groups are concerned for the welfare of dozens of Bangladeshis who say they were trafficked to Vanuatu and are now in limbo there. Audio
Women in the Pacific push for gender equality
Women leaders from across the Pacific have gathered in the Marshall Islands to push for better gender equality in the region. Audio
Vigils for victims of Chch attacks being held across Pacific
Vigils remembering the victims of the Christchurch terrorist attacks are being held across the Pacific. Audio
EU tax blacklist could block Pacific trade - expert
A Vanuatu-based business adviser is warning Pacific nations placed on a new EU tax blacklist they could get locked out of trade with Europe. Audio
Cook Islands makes plea for climate change assistance
The Cook Islands government has a renewed plea to international partners for financial assistance in its fight against climate change. Audio
Indonesia accuses Papuan separatists of faking crisis
Indonesia has accused Papuan independence campaigners of faking a humanitarian crisis in troubled Nduga regency. Audio
Polyfest 2019 kicks off in Auckland
The world's biggest Pacific Island dance festival kicks off today in Auckland. The ASB Polyfest, which runs until Saturday, will see more than 12,000 secondary school students take to the stage. But… Audio
Polyfest 2019 kicks off in Auckland
The world's biggest Pacific Island dance festival starts today in New Zealand. Audio
Tattoo combs may have been invented in Tonga - research
The use of traditional tattooing combs may have been invented in Tonga, according to new scientific research. Audio
Samoa First Party sparks outrage with proposed Chinese ban
A new political party in Samoa wants to ban new Chinese migrants to the island nation. The Samoa First Party's stance has outraged many in the country's sizeable Chinese-Samoan population. Mackenzie… Audio
Samoa First Party stirs frenzy over plans to stop migrants
A new political party in Samoa wants to ban new Chinese migrants from the island nation. Audio
Cook Islands' search for Māori name reignites calls for change
Less than two weeks after New Zealand's Poverty Bay adopted its new dual name of Turanganui-a kiwa, the Cook Islands has commissioned a committee to also find an indigenous name. Audio
Cook Islands launches name change committee
A government-backed committee in the Cook Islands is looking into finding a Cook Islands Maori name for the country. Audio
Marshall Islands considers island build-up for climate change adaption
The Marshall Islands is exploring building up its islands, as part of a new national plan for fighting climate change. Audio
New EU deal with Pacific to include climate change assistance
A new development deal struck between the European Union and the Pacific will enhance cooperation on fighting climate change, the EU says. Audio
Review of Fiji military laws to resolve human rights "issues"
A lawyer with the New Zealand Defence Force says outdated laws governing Fiji's military forces have created human rights "issues" for the country. Audio
Nauru laws put refugees lives at risk - refugee advocate
An Australian human rights lawyer advocating for refugees detained by Australia on Nauru says new laws restricting medical transfers off the island are putting refugee lives at risk. Audio
Defamation and corruption allegations in Vanuatu
Two officials in Vanuatu's government are pushing for criminal charges against people accused of defaming them online. Audio
NZ role in Tokelau suspensions questioned in High Court
A Judge of the Tokelau High Court has questioned New Zealand's role in the controversial suspension of two public servants in the New Zealand territory of Tokelau. Audio
Tokelau court hears former public servants 'unlawfully dismissed'
A lawyer for two former Tokelau public servants has told the territory's High Court his clients were unlawfully dismissed. Audio
