Pacific
Tiny Nauru is causing big waves over mining
Laws over international deep sea mining are being thrashed out at a meeting in Jamaica, but the process has so far taken over a decade and we don't even have a draft set of rules Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 23 July 2024
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Pacific news in brief for 23 July
A round-up of news from around the region, including Tonga's Civil Aviation Office temporarily lifting its suspension of Lulutai Airlines engineering licence.
Will the world's top court back a Pacific-led call to hold govts accountable for climate change?
Six years after a group of law students hatched an idea in a classroom in Port Vila, the International Court of Justice will deliver its verdict in The Hague.
'Biggest number we've had': Pacific dengue cases highest in a decade
Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation says. Audio
News in Niuean for 23 July 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 23 July 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific Waves for 23 July 2025
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific; Cook Islands PM to blame for fallout with NZ - opposition; Final checks underway ahead of Samoa election; Fiji politics is in disarray - professor. Audio
Dengue fever cases surge in the Pacific
Dengue cases have increased significantly across the Pacific this year, with outbreaks in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, American Samoa, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, Kiribati, Nauru and Tuvalu. Audio
Cook Islands PM to blame for fallout with NZ - opposition
The leader of the United Party in the Cook Islands is blaming his Prime Minister for New Zealand's foreign minister and Prime Minister not attending constitutional celebrations. Audio
Final checks underway ahead of Samoa election
With just weeks to go before Samoa heads to the polls, the Electoral Commissioner says final checks on the voter roll are underway, with more than 102,000 people registered to vote. Audio
Fiji politics is in disarray - professor
A Fijian political commentator says politics in the country is in disarray and the time is ripe for new blood. Audio
News in Tongan for 23 July 2025
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 23 July 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
