Pacific
News in Samoan for 6 February 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
News in Tongan for 6 February 2026
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 6 February 2026
Indigenous Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi; New Zealand politicians react to surging numbers of Pasifika people in unemployment, and parts of Papua New Guinea grappling with the flu outbreak. Audio
Indigenous Pacific leaders unite at Waitangi
The grounds of Te Tii Marae in the Bay of Islands have been a hub for Pacific voices this week, as communities gather ahead of Waitangi Day on February 6. Audio
Kanaka Maoli stand in solidarity with Maori at Waitangi
Ka Lahui Hawaii, a Kanaka Maoli or indigenous Hawaiian group are standing in solidarity with Maori in what they describe as a "defence of Te Tiriti o Waitangi". Audio
NZ politicians react to Pasifika unemployment stats
Pasifika people are the most severely impacted in the latest Stats NZ report on unemployment. Audio
Parts of PNG experiencing outbreaks of the flu
Health authorities in Morobe Province in Papua New Guinea are responding to an outbreak of the H3N2 virus. Audio
News in Cook Islands Maori for 6 February 2026
The latest News in Cook Island Maori ( Te Reo Maori Kiki Airani), brought to you by our partners Pacific Media Network Audio
News in Solomon Islands Pidgin for 5 February 2026
The latest news in Solomon Islands Pidgin (Tok Pisin). Audio
Report points to Pacific Islander exploitation
The PALM scheme employs about 32,000 workers from nine Pacific countries and Timor-Leste to fill crucial gaps in agriculture, meat processing, and aged care.
Security expert warns drug network mapping hampered by lack of inquiry
Concerns have been raised regarding why the MV Raider and its crew - intercepted with 4.87 tonnes of cocaine - were released without an investigation.
News in Niuean for 5 February 2026
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 5 February 2026
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific News in French for 5 February 2026
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française). Audio
News in Tongan for 5 February 2026
The latest news in the Tongan language(Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio