Dominic Godfrey
7am RNZ Pacific news bulletin for 18 May 2021
The latest News and Sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
Samoa court dismisses call for second election
Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the Head of State's decision to call a second election paving the way for a new government Audio
6am RNZ Pacific news bulletin for 18 May 2021
The latest News and Sport from RNZ Pacific. Audio
Samoa looking likely to have new female prime minister
Samoa's Supreme Court has thrown out the Head of State's decision to call for a second election to break the political deadlock from April's election Yesterday, the court found that he had no… Audio
Ruling on legality of Samoa's snap election on Monday
The Supreme Court in Samoa is hearing a challenge to the head of state's decision to call a second election. Audio
3pm Pacific Regional News for 14 May 2021
Fiji's health officials are urging the public to take warnings about Covid-19 seriously, as the country's capital prepares to go into a three-day lockdown. Audio
Court action may determine if new vote occurs in Samoa
With fresh elections called in Samoa purportedly to break the month-long deadlock between the two major parties, only the caretaker HRPP government is campaigning. Audio
Samoa election: Only one party campaigning as new election causes controversy
With fresh elections called in Samoa purportedly to break the month-long deadlock between the two major parties, only the caretaker HRPP government is campaigning.
The newcomer FAST party, which has… Audio
Pacific economies forecast to head back into growth
The Pacific's largest development bank has pegged the region to head back into growth before the end of the year following a 5.8 percent contraction in 2020 brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Solomons in shock after youth dies from WW2 shell explosion
There has been a call for more awareness about unexploded World War II ordnance in Solomon Islands after a young man was killed in an explosion on Sunday in Honiara. Audio
10am RNZ Pacific News and Sport for 8 May 2021
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
9am RNZ Pacific News and Sport for 8 May 2021
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
8am RNZ Pacific News and Sport for 8 May 2021
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
7am RNZ Pacific News and Sport for 8 May 2021
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
6am RNZ Pacific News and Sport for 8 May 2021
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Samoa call for new election set to be challenged in court
Tuesday night's edict by Samoa's head of state calling for fresh elections is set to be challenged in the courts by a newcomer political party seeking to form government.
The FAST party has been in a… Audio
Call for new Samoa election to be challenged in court
Tuesday night's edict by Samoa's head of state calling for fresh elections is set to be challenged in the courts by the newcomer political party seeking to form government. Audio
A potential second election for Samoa
Last night Samoa's Head of State Tuimalealiifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi called for a second general election to be held. To help explain what's going on and why it's so important Jesse speaks to RNZ… Audio
Killing of humanitarian in Tonga shocks wider community
The brutal killing of a human rights advocate in Tonga has sent shockwaves through the wider community. Audio
Tonga human rights activist Polikalepo Kefu's killing sends shockwaves
The brutal killing of a human rights advocate in Tonga has sent shockwaves through the wider community.
Polikalepo Kefu was known for his work with Tonga's Red Cross, the local media assocaition, and… Audio