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Whangārei seals twin-city agreement with Ra'iātea in French Polynesia
Ra'iātea, about 230km west of Tahiti, is regarded as a likely starting point for the Polynesian migrations that led to the settlement of Hawaii and Aotearoa.
A matter of centimetres: a Vanuatu earthquake survivor's story
"I could feel that my jaw might be broken and looking down I saw blood on the concrete."
News in Cook Islands Maori for 24 December 2024
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
Polyfest scales back: 'They're seeing it as a cost, rather than an investment'
Polyfest organisers are scaling back next year's event and blaming the government for not fronting up more cash.
Polyfest scales back: 'They're seeing it as a cost, rather than an investment'
Polyfest organisers are scaling back next year's event and blaming the government for not fronting up more cash.
Pacific news in brief for 23 December
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the cost of tobacco-related illnesses in Fiji.
News in Tongan 23 December 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 21 December 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 21 December 2024
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Umaga hails Savea's touch as Moana Pasifika ramp up training intensity
Coach says players are in better condition than they were at the same time last year ahead of the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 December 2024
In today's episode, New Zealand's High Commissioner to Vanuatu says the hunt for survivors continues, after 93 people were evacuated via aircraft last night, Police are warning people to drive… Audio
'We cannot allow an economic disaster': Vanuatu business leader's plea to tourists
The leader of the Vanuatu Business Resilience Council says only a few buildings in Port Vila are affected and on most of the island visitors would not even know a quake had occurred. Audio
News in Tongan for 20 December 2024
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 20 December 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 20 December 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 20 December 2024
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Rescue effort continues in Vanuatu
The search for people trapped in rubble and landslides is continuing today as the New Zealand Defence Force arrives in Port Vila. Audio
Hunt for survivors after Vanuatu quake - what we know on day three
There are conflicting reports of the official death toll - with members of the public voicing frustrations online.
