Pacific
Australia responsible for Nauru detainees - UN Human Rights Committee
Two decisions from the UN Human Rights Committee say Australia remained responsible for the detention of asylum seekers in Nauru.
Ice cream for Vanuatu
Thomas Bros Orchard in Motueka have dedicated their busiest day of the season to fundraising efforts for the families of staff members in Vanuatu. Audio
Passport index shows Pacific Island nations' rankings
Solomon Islands has the highest-ranked passport of Pacific Island nations, at 37th equal.
David Nyika falls in brutal knockout during world title fight
Jai Opetaia has retained his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles, after the fight in Australia last night.
Alcide Ponga is New Caledonia's new president
His election came after the first attempt to elect a President failed to bring out a sufficient majority.
Pacific news in brief for 9 January
A round up of news in brief from around the region, including multiple rapes in Fiji in December.
Pacific News in French for 9 January 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Pacific news in brief for 8 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a rise in sexual offences involving youth in Fiji last month.
Pacific news in brief for 7 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including inauguration of new leaders in American Samoa, and people in Fiji told not to throw illegal things over jail walls
Perth Sevens next on Fiji's radar
Head coach Osea Kolinisau said the team has been training after a short break following the Dubai and Cape Town tournaments.
Pacific 2025: What is happening?!
Navigating the shared challenges of climate change, geostrategic tensions, political upheaval, disaster recovery and decolonization plus a 50th birthday party.
Pacific news in brief for 6 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a deadly fireworks explosion in Hawai'i, Tonga's Home Reef Volcano continues to grow.
The first multi-lingual Polynesian newspaper
In July 1977, the first multi-lingual Polynesian newspaper, Mana, was published in Auckland. The groundbreaking publication shared news relevant to Maori and Pacific people advocating for social… Audio
Study shows migration effect on Pasifika mental health
A new study has shown Pasifika living in Aotearoa have higher psychological distress rates compared to those living in their homelands.
Pasifika sports 2024, a year in review
Pasifika sportspeople and teams made an important impact on the world stage in 2024. Audio
Pacific news in brief for 30 December
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including missing divers in Palau found, and Vanuatu's Education Ministry says 45 schools were damaged in 7-point-3 earthquake
RNZ Pacific news: 2024 in review
A look back at the major news stories out of the region in 2024.
Watch: South Auckland choir's big moment at the World Choir Games
Follow the journey of one South Auckland choir as they represent their culture and collectiveness on their biggest stage - the World Choir Games. Video
Pacific news in brief for 27 December
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including search for missing divers in Palau continues, and Tonga's new PM will name Cabinet line-up next week
Body found in wheel well after flight lands in Hawaii
The body was found in a compartment that houses the aeroplane's landing gear, after a flight from Chicago landed in Maui, the airline said.
