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Port Vila faces potential exodus, after devastating earthquake
In the aftermath of December's devastating earthquake, many people in Port Vila have been displaced and left jobless.
Students make medical maintenance trip to Tonga
"I'm hoping that by educating the people, we can get a workforce of biomedical technicians that are there year-round."
Kiwi teachers experience Samoan learning environment
A long-running education trip has given hundreds of New Zealand teachers a chance to experience life and learning in a Samoan village.
Vanuatu earthquake: "all hands on deck" at main hospital
Vila Central Hospital staff have been pulling long hours with many leaving their families to look after the injured after last week's devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake.
Cook Islands passport would require giving up NZ citizenship - NZ foreign affairs
The Cook Islands can only have its own passport if it gives up New Zealand citizenship, the office of New Zealand's Foreign Minister, Winston Peters says.
Services still down nearly 24 hours after Vanuatu quake
At least 14 people are confirmed to have been killed.
Fiji resort guests reported to be stable following suspected alcohol poisoning
The Tourism Fiji CEO says there has been improvement in some symptoms, while the health secretary said two out of the seven affected individuals had been placed on life support. Audio
Vanuatu slams 'world's largest greenhouse gas emitters' at ICJ
Climate envoy Ralph Regenvanu said: "It is particularly concerning that some of these nations, upon whom we depend for aid and support, have not acknowledged the severity of the [climate] crisis. Audio
New album highlights sounds of Christchurch's Pasifika creatives
Conversations on the Edges of Rooms is a compilation album from 12 Christchurch Pacific artists sharing original songs across a variety of genres.
Plastic pollution will nearly double by 2050 without immediate action - study
World leaders, including the Pacific, are currently meeting in South Korea to try agree on a new international treaty to fight plastic pollution.
Cook Islands water tariff backlash: 'Most people understand', says Mark Brown
Cook Islands Prime Minister says most people on Rarotonga understand why a water tariff is needed, but people fighting the tax says it breaks a historic agreement with landowners. The...
Samoan local upset with Manawanui updates
But both the Chief of Navy and the Samoan government say community engagement is being led by local authorities. Audio
COP29: Pacific negotiators frustrated by 'slow process' of climate talks
Pacific climate leaders are frustrated by the sluggish rate of progress made during the first week of the UN climate meeting.
Pasifika-focused mental health service opens branch Christchurch
A New Zealand mental health professional says the need for culturally tailored mental health services can't be overstated. Audio
Mark Brown insists new passports won't affect ties with New Zealand
The Cook Islands leader says new passport proposal will not impact ties with Aotearoa, but a New Zealand Foreign Affairs spoeksperson says it "would have implications". Audio
Cook Islands Prime Minister calls for easing of tensions in New Caledonia
Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown has returned from New Caledonia saying it is not a simple "black and white situation".
'Move beyond the politics': Experts respond to Apia Commonwealth Ocean Declaration
The declaration was adopted at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa by all 56 member nations.
'We are so far from the ambition that we need to see'
A Pacific climate policy advisor hopes developed nations will start being more active in combating climate change once they see the impact in their own nations.
USP staff union warns of strike action during exam week
Rosalia Fatiaki, with the Association of the University of the South Pacific Staff, said there's a possibility that strike action could resume next week during the student's final exams.
Niuean Christchurch community celebrates 50 years of self-governance
The Niuean Christchurch community celebrated 50 years of self-governance with New Zealand, and there are hopes it will be a springboard for future events. Riki Welsh said the Niuean community... Audio
Samoa citizenship bill passes second reading
An historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament.
USP strike: Staff unions continue to demand leadership change
The regional university's Fiji-based staff unions began their strike action on Friday last week and continue to protest as of Wednesday, with no signs of a resolution. Audio
World needs 300 large protected areas by 2030 - study
The goal of protecting 30 percent of the ocean by 2030 was made at the UN Convention on Biological Diversity Conference (COP15) in December 2022.
'It will rejuvenate the party': Fiji PM on split in People's Alliance
Sitiveni Rabuka has brushed off concerns around a rift in his ruling People's Alliance Party.
World Bank forecasts Pacific economic slowdown
According to the World Bank's Pacific Economic Update, growth in the Pacific is slowing following the Covid-19 recovery boost driven by borders re-opening. Audio