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High Seas Treaty welcome news for Pacific in uncertain times
The region is counting a win as the UN High Seas Treaty came into effect, while a key Pacific environment body comes to terms with US withdrawal.
Deep sea mining is the next geopolitical frontline – and the Pacific is in the crosshairs
Analysis: Pacific-led governance is the best chance the world has to make sure decisions about the deep sea benefit people and nature, not just the next commodity cycle.
New Zealand and Kiribati sign statement of partnership agreement
The signing comes after a year of strained diplomatic relations between Wellington and Tarawa.
Pacific Connection taking the international stage
Pacific Connection is a Porirua-based choir that is soaring on the global stage. Just seven years after forming as a group, the group brought home a bronze medal from the International Barbershop… Audio
OFC Pro League season opener ends in a draw
Vanuatu United's William Cardona struck in the final minute to level the score against Bula FC.
Fonoti Pati Umaga - Music Portrait of a Humble Disabled Samoan
Fonoti Pati Umaga was raised in Wainuiomata given two options from his father about his future, either become a church minister or a lawyer. He followed his heart and chose music. Everything changed… Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 10am for 17 January 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 9am for 17 January 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 8am for 17 January 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 7am for 17 January 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
RNZ Pacific news at 6am for 17 January 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed
The Foreign Affairs Minister had said the government was rethinking development support after the country's president cancelled a visit here.
Pacific false flags common among Russia's shadow fleet - analyst
At least 10 sanctioned vessels tracking in the East China and South China seas are falsely flying under the flag of Tonga.
Pacific News in French for 15 January 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 13 January 2026
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain
Miracle Fai'ilagi will lead Moana Pasifika for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Pacific Islands environment programme says US must follow formal exit process
SPREP's director-general said the United States must go through a formal process to withdraw its support.
'Like a movie': The brazen airport heist that stunned a Pacific nation
Three men wore white hazmat suits when they used a rifle to stick up a truck full of cash outside a Pacific Island airport in broad daylight.
Pacific News in French for 8 January 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
PNG pays off liquefied natural gas debt
The multi-billion dollar loan was secured in the late 2000s.