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Tongan film, Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue considered for Oscar
Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue is the first Tongan film to be considered for an Oscar. Director Vea Mafile'o and writer Luciane Buchannan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Lack of human rights institutions in some Pacific nations a concern - watchdog
CIVICUS is calling on these countries "to establish national human rights institutions as soon as possible".
News in Niuean for 4 December 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 4 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific News in French for 4 December 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 4 December 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Tongan for 4 December 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 4 December 2025
Tahiti community mourn for landslide victims; Former Kiribati president weighs in on next year's climate summit; Cook Islands paddling tournament wraps up. Audio
Tahiti community mourn for landslide victims
Tahiti community mourn for landslide victims. Audio
Former Kiribati president weighs next climate summit
For the region's climate advocates, Australia's push to host COP was an opportunity to show the world how the climate crisis was affecting Pacific people. Audio
Cook Islands paddling tournament wraps up
Over 700 paddlers from around the world travelled Rarotonga to participate in the Matson Vaka Eiva event. Audio
PNG cricketer jailed term for robbing on tour
Kipling Doringa was sentenced to three years in jail in Jersey after he was found guilty of robbing a woman while on tour with the Barramundis for their 2027 Cricket World Cup qualifiers.
News in Niuean for 3 December 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 3 December 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio