RNZ Pacific (formerly RNZI) provides comprehensive Pacific coverage with the very latest Pacific stories and an extensive online news archive. Podcasts, a live audio feed and on-demand programmes are also available.
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El NiÃąo impacts on Pacific forecast to last well into 2027
The World Meteorological Organisation says the intensifying El Niño phase will bring exceptionally warm tropical Pacific Ocean conditions in the coming months.
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'Protect the players': Fiji Rugby pursues development fees from overseas clubs
25 Sep 2026The Fiji Rugby Union is now actively seeking development compensation from overseas clubs when local talent transfers internationally.
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What's next for Tonga and Samoa on the road to the Netball World Cup?
24 Sep 2026After their Oceania success, the Pacific Islands netball powerhouses are turning their attention to their next challenge less than 12 months away.
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'It's a stepping stone': Students back MÄori and Pacific admissions scheme
24 Sep 2026The MÄori and Pacific Admissions Scheme, or MAPAS, has found itself at the centre of a political debate, but University of Auckland students say it is important initiative for improving equity.
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'The issue doesn't just stop': Bougainville question shapes as a long game
22 Sep 2026Bougainvilleans may have to wait even longer than expected on whether Papua New Guinea's parliament will approve their vote for independence. Audio
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Fiji declares HIV emergency as 1 in 60 Fijian adults live with HIV
16 Sep 2026Fiji's Health Minister Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has formally declared a national HIV emergency in the country.
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Pacific households to be hardest hit by scheduled benefit cuts, social housing rent hikes
15 Sep 2026Pacific households in New Zealand will be the hardest hit by scheduled benefit cuts and social housing rent increases, according to officials.
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'Easy decision': Naoero becomes third Pacific Islands Forum member with Jerusalem embassy
10 Sep 2026Naoero's Vice-President Lionel Aingimea said it sends a message to the world about where the island nation stands.
Presenters
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Christina Persico
Station: Pacific
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IIiesa Tora
Station: Pacific
Programme: World & Pacific News
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Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor
Station: Pacific
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Susana Suisuiki
Station: Pacific
Programme: Pacific Waves
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Tiana Haxton
Station: Pacific
Programme: World & Pacific News
Programmes
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World & Pacific News
A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Tagata o te Moana
A weekly Pacific magazine programme features New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music. This programme is also simulcast domestically on RNZ National.
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News in Pacific Languages
Pacific language news bulletins in Tongan, Samoan, Pidgin, French, Cook Islands Maori and Niuean.
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Pacific Waves
A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are inâĶ