Jamie Tahana
Tagata o te Moana for 14 August 2020
Guam's governor and her deputy have both tested positive for Covid-19. We have updates from there, Papua New Guinea and Auckland - scenes of worrying spikes; Hopes of a Cook Islands travel bubble fade… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 14 August 2020
Guam's governor and her deputy have both tested positive for Covid-19. We have updates from there, Papua New Guinea and Auckland. Hopes of a Cook Islands travel bubble soon fade fast. And, could more… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 13 August 2020
After more than 100 days, Auckland locks down and New Zealand confirms new cases of Covid in the community. That has leaders in South Auckland worried; Coronavirus cases surge in French Polynesia and… Audio
Concerning Covid spikes in French Polynesia, PNG
The number of Covid-19 infections in French Polynesia continues to rise, while in Papua New Guinea, the number of cases has now gone past 200. Audio
NZ family with Covid 'whakamā' about circumstances - councillor
Auckland councillor Efeso Collins discusses the impact of Auckland's lockdown on the community there, and the family at the centre of it Audio
Family tested for Covid feel embarassed, guilty
The family tested positive for covid-19 are feeling embarassed and a sense of guilt despite doing everything right. That's from Manukau ward Councillor Efeso Collins - who's been in touch with others… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 12 August 2020
A Cook Islands travel bubble could be in place by the end of the year, but the pace of progress is frustrating many; Guam's governor confirms she's been infected with Covid-19; African Swine Fever… Audio
Frustration at pace of Cooks bubble progress
New Zealand's prime minister says a travel bubble with the Cook Islands could be open by the end of the year, but there's some disappointment in the Cook Islands at how long it's taking. Audio
Covid-19: Cook Island bubble risks
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says she is expecting an isolation-free travel bubble with the Cook Islands by the end of this year.
RNZ Pacific's Jamie Tahana has been covering Covid-19 in the region… Audio
Dateline Pacific for 11 August 2020
New Zealand's prime minister says a travel bubble with the Cook Islands could be in place by the end of the year; Covid-19 is resurgent in some parts of the Pacific; And, warnings of a crisis among… Audio
NZ-Cook Islands travel bubble could be in place by year's end
New Zealand's prime minister says a travel bubble with the Cook Islands could be open by the end of the year, but there's some disappointment in the Cook Islands at how long it's taking. Audio
Coronavirus: Cases resurgent in some parts of the Pacific
French Polynesia confirms community spread, Guam halts the easing of its lockdown, and Papua New Guinea passes 200 cases. Coronavirus is resurgent in some parts of the region. Audio
9am World, Pacific and Sports News for 8 August 2020
The latest news bulletin from RNZ Pacific. Audio
