Pacific RegionReport finds youth employment and gender gaps in Pacific remains high The International Labour Organization's latest report has found persisting gender gaps, youth unemployment rates continues to be a concerning issue in the Pacific. Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uFri, 03 May
Pacific Region'Seriously concerned': NZ warns against increased China interest in the PacificForeign Minister Winston Peters says the coalition government does not want to see developments that ‘destabilise’ the region’s security.Christine RovoiFri, 03 May
Pacific Region • Samoa61 dengue-like illness cases in latest report from SamoaIn its surveillance report, the health ministry says the dengue-like illness count remains high following an outbreak on 19 April.RNZ PacificFri, 03 May
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands'Respect and uphold democracy': New Solomons PM calls for unity and peaceJeremiah Manele says he will put the interests of his people and country above all other interests.Christine RovoiThu, 02 May
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsPolice on high alert ahead of prime ministerial election in Solomon IslandsGiven previous incidents of public unrest around political events in the Solomons, police are taking extra precautions ahead of the vote for the country's next PM.Koroi Hawkins, RNZ Pacific EditorThu, 02 May
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsSogavare bows out of prime ministerial race in Solomon IslandsThe first candidate for PM has been announced and it is not Manasseh Sogavare, as RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins reports.RNZ PacificTue, 30 Apr
Pacific Region • FijiCoalition crisis: Was Fiji PM pressured to reinstate sacked cabinet minister?Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's coalition government in Fiji is facing challenges in holding together the fragile alliance including internal and cross-party tensions and waning public sentiment.Christine RovoiTue, 30 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon IslandsDate set for election of Solomons Islands PMGovernor-general Sir David Vunagi has announced that the election of the country's leader will be held on 2 May, as RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins reports.RNZ PacificMon, 29 Apr
Pacific Region • NiueThe Forgotten Soldiers of Niue: My tupuna is buried 17,000 kilometres from his home My great-great-grandfather was one of one-hundred and fifty soldiers plucked from Niue Island and sent to the frontlines in World War 1 over 100 years ago. Matt ManukuoWed, 24 Apr
Pacific Region • Solomon Islands‘Too early to call’: Sogavare party ahead in Solomons elections but long way to goSolomon Islands incumbent prime minister Manasseh Sogavare has won his constituency seat and his OUR Party has secured more than 30 per cent of the counted votes. But, as RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins reports from the capital Honiara, the fight for the top job is still anyone's. Christine RovoiMon, 22 Apr