‘New Zealand, get me off this island,’ pleads 9-year Iran refugee on Nauru
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific journalist
A second group of refugees detained in offshore Australian detention camps have arrived in New Zealand.
Four people touched down...
The hatred and vitriol NZ’s Jacinda Ardern endured ‘would affect anybody’
“History will judge Jacinda Ardern as a remarkable leader. She is genuinely kind and has an incredible intellect, she’s made more of a contribution...
Fiji military chief’s sharp criticism of ‘ambition, speed’ of changes sparks anxiety
Pacific Media Watch
Fiji’s military commander stirred a wave of anxiety today with an extraordinary statement claiming concern over the “ambition and speed” of...
Owen Wilkes, the intellect behind New Zealand’s anti-nuclear stance
A new book about one of New Zealand’s foremost peace activists offers insight into Owen Wilkes, the man described as the intellect behind New...
A year on, we know why the Tongan eruption was so violent – it’s a spectacular wake-up call
ANALYSIS: By Shane Cronin, University of Auckland
The Kingdom of Tonga exploded into global news on January 15 last year with one of the most...
Tonga volcano eruption: PM reflects ahead of one-year anniversary of disaster
By Finau Fonua
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the catastrophic volcanic eruption tomorrow, Tongan Prime Minister Hu’akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni spoke to RNZ Pacific’s Finau...