5 days ago · Press Release – Fiji Women’s Rights Movement. With over one thousand new cases of HIV recorded just between the months of January to September last year, FWRM reiterates that the increase is partly due to insufficient and fragmented sexual and reproductive health and rights education within Fiji’s …

8 hours ago · A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the autonomous Papua New Guinea region preparing for its mid-year elections. Tonga’s new Prime Minister and his Cabinet will take their oaths of office when the Legislative Assembly of Tonga convenes on Friday. Speaker Lord Fakafanua ...

8 hours ago · A senior research fellow at the Development Policy Centre says the freeze is important because it raises the prospect of Washington stepping back from some key sectors.Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific Senior Journalist What does the executive order issued by US President Donald Trump to pause US development ...

3 days ago · Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him.Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand’s aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign ...

9 hours ago · The Government has today announced New Zealand’s second international climate target under the Paris Agreement, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says. New Zealand will reduce emissions by 51 to 55 per cent compared to 2005 levels, by 2035. “We have worked hard to set a target that is both ...

Jan 17, 2025 · Press Release – New Zealand Defence Force. The NZDF continues to support the Scientific Research Organisation of Samoas sampling and monitoring plan, and we anticipate that latest results will drive a further reduction of the precautionary zone, Commodore Brown said.

Dec 31, 2024 · From supermarket rat infestations, to job cuts, a hkoi, and the Marokopa man who continues to evade police – here are some of the biggest NZ stories from 2024. Potentially lethal meth lollies were distributed in food parcels, a state of emergency was declared in Otago, and a navy ship ran aground ...

Dec 30, 2024 · Article – RNZ. A look back at the major news stories out of the region in 2024. RNZ Pacific’s Bulletin Editor, Christina Persico takes a look back at political turmoil, natural disasters, and the ongoing climate fight. New Caledonia – unrest and uncertainty

Jan 10, 2025 · Unusual conditions are lining up for only the second time in 75 years to bring what will be wetter and windier summer. This summer looks set to be wetter and windier than usual. A change in air flow patterns means there will be mixed weather through to March. In NIWA’s seasonal climate outlook ...

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