Iwi have proposed that the ancient Anaweka waka should be displayed in its own museum in the Golden Bay town of Tkaka. Work is now well-underway to plan a home for Aotearoa’s “most significant ...

Fiji has ratified the Convention on the Rights of The Child (CRC) in 1993 whereby CRC strongly advocates for the realization of children’s and adolescents’ sexual and reproductive ...

Bislama is the national language of Vanuatu and a creole language spoken across Vanuatu’s 83 islands which is a blend of English, French, and Indigenous words. Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ ...

A round-up of news from around the region, including a proposal from the US to temporarily host asylum seekers in Palau, which has been met with resistance. Palau – refugees A proposal from ...

They hailed the Courts crystal-clear clarification that 1.5C should be considered the consensus temperature limit for the international community to prevent catastrophic impacts, based on the best ...

While high-level representatives from Palau, France and Panama attended to rally the international community, Greenpeace is calling for greater efforts from more governments to put a legal barrier ...

The island launched a new scheme for digital asset transfers, including cryptocurrency lending and exchange, becoming the first nation in Oceania to regulate digital finance.Kaya Selby, RNZ ...

He was a the legendary artist known for blending soul, R&B, and island harmonies that redefined Pacific music. Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai, RNZ Pacific journalist “I knew that it was that ...

New Zealand has a long-standing development cooperation partnership with Solomon Islands, which includes support for education, economic development, climate resilience, and peacebuilding. Rt Hon ...

Marshall Islands Foreign Minister and US military veteran Kalani Kaneko is hopeful of resuming the momentum for veterans living in the freely associated states.Giff Johnson, Editor, Marshall ...

Seven months into implementation, the RSSP continues to gain momentum across the island, with four community halls now approved by Cabinet and at various stages of upgrade. COOK ISLANDS INVESTMENT ...

The Council notes that food establishments are often harder to monitor due to variable pricing and the ease with which cost justifications, such as ingredient or labor costs, can be used to mask ...