Pacific
Kiwis cling to hope for New Caledonia rescue flight
New Zealanders caught up in the conflict in New Caledonia are holding out hope flights out of Noumea will resume tomorrow. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Students taught to use fire extinguisher amid New Caledonia unrest
Kiwi Emma Roylands says the university is "very worried" rioters will come and "burn things just as a middle finger to the state".
Pacific leaders concerned over RSE exodus
How a financial win/win situation over seasonal workers turned into a loss for Pacific Island nations watching their citizens leave for richer pastures.
NZDF Hercules awaits French approval to pull Kiwis from New Caledonia
They cannot leave until the airport has reopened and the roads are safe to use. Audio
News in Tongan for 20 May 2024
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
The Pacific brain drain
Does New Zealand have a responsibility to address a problem it's created by snapping up seasonal workers from the Pacific? Audio
Mt Ibu eruption forces evacuation of seven Indonesian villages
The eruption has sent ash 4km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, with authorities rushing people out of seven nearby villages.
Practising Hawaiian culture across the sea: Ahilapalapa Rands
Over 100 years ago artist Ahilapalapa Rands’ great-grandfather, the ukulele virtuoso Ernest Ka’ai wrote the song ‘Across the Sea’, the lyrics speaking to the pull that Hawai’i has for Kānaka Maoli… Audio
New Caledonia unrest: Defence Force to bring New Zealanders home
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand is waiting for the go-ahead from French authorities, based on safety.
'Total chaos': Resident watches Noumea turn into 'a complete war zone'
Hari Simon told RNZ Pacific it has been a terrifying experience to witness the chaos unfold in New Caledonia.
Tagata O Te Moana for 18 May 2024
We go behind the causes of the New Caledonian violence, ....highlight the commemorations of the arrival of the first indentured Indian labourers in Fiji 145 Years ago...the building of the biggest… Audio
Uneasy calm sets in New Caledonia as reinforcements arrive
Food rationing is in place, and hundreds more police, army and firefighters are on the streets in an effort to regain control of Nouméa.
News in Niuean for 18 May 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves 18 May 2024
Pro-independence Kanaks continue to protest in New Caledonia amid violent protests which has lead to several deaths, Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official… Audio
Deadly riots in New Caledonia
French police reinforcements have been brought in to regain control as Nouméa prepares for another night of violence after several deaths over five days. Audio
Palau president sued
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas for banning an American woman from entering Palau. Audio