Pacific
Tropical Cyclone Fina brings 205km/h to Australia's north, now category 3
Australia is bracing as Tropical Cyclone Fina has intensified to a category three system and its winds have begun to be felt in Darwin.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 22 November 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 22 November 2025
Eight new MPs elected to Tonga's parliament; Large fire breaks out at COP30; Indigenous educators inspired at education conference; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora Audio
Eight new MPs elected to Tonga's parliament
Eight new MPs have been elected to Tonga's parliament in the general election amid a continuing decline in voter turnout. Audio
Large fire breaks out at COP30
A large fire at the venue of COP 30 in Belem, Brazil has forced participants to evacuate. Audio
Indigenous educators inspired at education conference
The world's largest Indigenous education conference, otherwise known as WIPCE , has left attendees in Tamaki Makaurau inspired, connected, and renewed in purpose. Audio
Pacific climate leaders 'deeply disappointed' in COP31 decision
Australia and the Pacific had most of the support to host the UN climate meeting, but the process meant if there was no resolution with Türkiye, the default city of Bonn would have hosted the meeting. Audio
Turkey will host COP31, Australia will play a role. So where does that leave the Pacific?
Analysis - After a long and deadlocked bidding process for Australia and Pacific Island nations to co-host the UN climate summit (COP31), the event will now be hosted by Turkey.
'Little bit of hysteria' at COP30 fire
The lead Pacfic campaigner for Greenpeace Australia Pacific says the fire ended up burning a hole through the ceiling.
News in Niuean for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Niuean for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 21 November 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 21 November 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 21 November 2025
Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM; Australia gives up bid to host COP31; Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead; Pasifika smoking rates halved in NZ but still "unacceptable".
…Four Tongan MPs touted as front runners for PM
Polling has closed in Tonga's national general election which is being conducted amid a massive fuel shortage in the capital. Audio
Australia gives up bid to host COP31
Australia has given up its bid to host COP 31 in 2026. Instead, Türkiye will host the United Nations climate meeting, with Australia pitching to still be in charge of the negotiations. Audio
Samoa opposition leader says PM is too sick to lead
Samoa's opposition leader claims the Prime Minister is too sick to lead the country and should be upfront about his illnesss. Audio
