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Tropical depression near Vanuatu intensifies to Cyclone Seru
Cyclone forecasters at the Fiji Metservice have confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the system is expected to intensify into a category 2 overnight.
New cyclone in Pacfiic looks set to intensify
Cyclone forecasters at the Fiji Metservice have confirmed to RNZ Pacific the system will be named Seru on Tuesday.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
News in Tongan for 25 February 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 25 February 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific Waves for 25 February 2025
Samoa parliament approves request for motion of no confidence; Cook Islands NCEA results raises concerns; Samoa twins selected for Pacific women rugby squad; Pacific sports update. Audio
Samoa parliament approves request for motion of no confidence
A motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa will be the first item on the agenda when Samoa's parliament convenes on Tuesday. Audio
Cook Islands NCEA abysmal results raises concerns
New Zealand realm country curriculum literacy and numeracy benchmark results show very few teenagers in the realm nations passed. Audio
Samoa twins selected for Pacific women rugby squad
Description: In the sporting world of rugby league and rugby, we are used to seeing the All Blacks' Barrett brothers or the Savea siblings wreaking havoc on their opponents. Audio
Pacific sports wrap from the weekend
Samoa's Tifa Moana netball team claimed their firstever PacificAUS Sports Netball Series title in Brisbane on Saturday, with a hard-fought 54-52 win over Scotland. Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 24 February 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 8pm for 24 February 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Cyclone Rae: Sawana village leader describes widespread damages
The headman for Sawana village on Vanua Balavu in Lau says villagers need water and food because the farm they rely on has been completely damaged.
RNZ Pacific News at 4pm for 24 February 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 2pm for 24 February 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Jemima Garrett: A lifetime of telling Pacific stories
The Australian journalist who has covered some of the dramatic stories in the region for nearly four decades shares about her journey. Audio