Pacific
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 18 August 2025
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Nauru minister calls for stronger laws to combat violence against women
Pacific Island countries rank among the worst places in the world for women, with almost 70 percent of women experiencing intimate partner violence - double the global average.
News in Tongan for 18 August 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 18 August 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
'Nothing stopping' China from meeting PIF leaders, says expert
A geopolitics expert says there is "nothing stopping" China from attending Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting side events if dialogue partners are blocked from the event. Audio
Pacific Music Awards preview
The Pacific Music Awards are happening in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland next week. So'omalo Iteni Schwalger from the RNZ Tahi team joins us to share some favourites, dark horses, and maybe a few surprises.
…News in Niuean for 16 August 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 16 August 2025
Vanuatu and Australia are one step closer to a new security and development pact...but why was it shelved in the first place; It's now confirmed! No external partners have been invited to the Pacific… Audio
Vanuatu and Australia a step closer to signing new pact
Vanuatu and Australia are one step closer to a new security and development pact... but why was it shelved in the first place. Audio
International partners out of Forum Leaders Summit
It's now confirmed! No external partners have been invited to the Pacific Leaders meeting in Solomon Islands. Audio
Democrats hope Tonga King rethinks foreign ministry takeover
In Tonga advocates of democracy are hopeful the King will reconsider taking control of foreign affairs. Audio
Tagata o te Moana 16 August 2025
This week dengue continues its march in Samoa; The King of Tonga is undoing democratic reforms; Vanuatu's security and economic deal with Australia is closer; also today Pacific heart health, outsidie… Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 16 August 2025
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
