Politics • Hawai'iHawaiian delegation stands with Māori at Waitangi gatheringKa Lāhui Hawaiʻi has travelled to NZ's Far North in a show of indigenous solidarity as Māori leaders face renewed political pressure over Te Tiriti.Khalia StrongThu, 05 Feb
Pacific Region • Fiji • Solomon Islands • Tuvalu • Sāmoa • Vanuatu • Hawai'iFiji skills shortage: Govt seeking help from diaspora amid Pacific workforce pressureFiji is urging students abroad to return home to fill critical gaps in health, trades, and social services as experts and community voices call for coordinated policies to train, retain, and protect skilled workers.Christine RovoiTue, 20 Jan
Pacific Region • Hawai'i • Sāmoa'For the people of Maui': Sāmoa-US journalist on her Emmy-winning wildfires coverageTamara Vaifanua says her Sāmoan culture has played an influencing role in her career.Susana Suisuiki, RNZ Pacific Waves presenterWed, 03 Dec
Pacific Region • Hawai'i • Aotearoa New ZealandAnchored in history: Hōkūleʻa returns to Auckland after 40yrsHōkūleʻa and her sister canoe are welcomed to Auckland by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei, celebrating decades of Polynesian voyaging and cultural revival.Khalia StrongTue, 18 Nov
Environment • Hawai'iConservationists win legal battle to protect marine sanctuaryA court in Hawai'i has tossed a federal directive allowing commercial fishing in protected Pacific waters, in defiance of orders from the White House.Kaya Selby, RNZ Pacific journalistMon, 18 Aug
Entertainment • Fiji • Hawai'iHonouring a legend: The farewell to 'Fiji', icon of Pacific musicThe curtain fell for the last time for George Brooks Veikoso when he was laid to rest in Suva on Tuesday.Christine RovoiTue, 12 Aug
Entertainment • Fiji • Hawai'iGeorge 'Fiji' Veikoso leaves lasting legend of heartfelt music and cultural influence - fansTributes pour in for the beloved music icon who passed away on Thursday after a long illness. He was 55 years old.Christine RovoiThu, 24 Jul
Environment • Aotearoa New Zealand • Hawai'i • Tuvalu40 years on: Reflecting on Rainbow Warrior’s legacy, fight against nuclear colonialismA new edition of David Robie’s Eyes of Fire honours the ship's final mission and the resilience of those affected by decades of radioactive fallout.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uTue, 20 May
Politics • Vanuatu • Tonga • Hawai'iCross-party Pacific mission: Shane Reti calls for stronger ties despite cost concernsThe Pacific Peoples Minister defends the recent bipartisan delegation tour to Tonga, Hawaii, Fiji, and Vanuatu, saying face-to-face diplomacy is crucial to maintaining New Zealand’s influence in the region.'Alakihihifo VailalaTue, 29 Apr
Politics • Hawai'i • Aotearoa New Zealand'America First does not mean America alone': Officials assure Pacific of US commitmentWhile Washington is optimistic about strengthening its Indo-Pacific relationship amid a global fallout over trade and aid, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is focussed on China deterrence and war fighting.Christine RovoiWed, 16 Apr