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The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham reports from the Pacific Islands Forum in Honiara.
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
In Tagata o te Moana this week: Samoa's snap election, the latest from our reporter on the ground; Bougainville's incumbent-President relaxed ahead of this Thursdays election; Also, controversy over a childrens book in Cook Islands and Fiji's kava shortage all that and more stories of the week from RNZ Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
In the last episode, we looked at the continuing need for public service media that is international and independent, providing fact-based news and information to audiences around the globe. And one major challenge came through: the competition from the international media organisations of authoritarian states, namely Russia and China. In this episode, we hone in on China's media strategy overseas. We hear from an academic who has studied China's media strategy in the Pacific, where CCTV and China Radio International are butting up against ABC International and RNZ Pacific, while Chinese embassies are also investing heavily in local media & journalists. We consider what benefits the Chinese state is looking to get from these moves, in the Pacific, and elsewhere. And we also speak to both ABC International and RNZ Pacific about what impact it's having on them. Presenter: Harry Lock. Guests: Dr Denghua Zhang (ANU), Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor (RNZ Pacific), Claire Gorman (ABC International), Beverly Ochieng (Control Risks). Music: Tom Brazier, Rachel Still, Lucas Thompson.
This week on Tagata o te Moana from RNZ Pacific with Don Wiseman; Samoans turn to traditional remedies to try and overcome dengue; Bougainville's path ahead as it pushes towasrd independence; Tonga is coming ever closer to mining the sea floor in a remote part of the Pacific; Pasifika unemployment in New Zealand is soaring; and the concerns in the Cook Islands at the side effects of the very healthy tourism numbers.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Christina Persico is the bulletin editor for our sister station RNZ Pacific which broadcasts into the region. She is also a fan of cruising - Disney cruising in particular. She has no kids but last summer went on a five-night Disney cruise and is doing another one this Christmas.
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
In Tagata o Te Moana this week: Sam Kauona is again vying to become President of Bougainville. An agreement is signed that may end the political impasse in New Caledonia. Nauru gets closer to a controversial seabed mining deal. The NZ government in a fit of pique ignore Cook Islands 60th anniversary celebrations. All these stories and more from the RNZ Pacific team.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
Samoa will go to the polls almost a year earlier than scheduled, with Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa calling a snap election. RNZ Pacific reporter Grace Tinetali-Fiavaai spoke to Corin Dann.
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
Halo oketa! First up this week on Tagata o te Moana: What's behind the growing assertiveness by the Bougainville Government; A report details systemic issues in the Solomon Islands election process; And why are turtles washing up malnourished in the Cook Islands? All that and more stories from the week on RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
Halo oketa wantok! First up this week on Tagata o te Moana: Tonga shaken awake by massive earthquake, Samoa declares a state of emergency to try and address crippling power outages and Tuvalu receives a new state of the art passenger and cargo vessel! All that and more stories from the week on RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The 50th year of Polyfest kicks off on Wednesday at the Manukau Sports Bowl, with 77 schools and more than 11,000 of performers set to take the stage over the next four days. RNZ Pacific's Moera Tuilaepa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
A tsunami warning has been lifted following what was initially reported as a magnitude 7.0 earthquake in Tonga which struck at around 1.20am local time. It has subsequently been downgraded to 6.6 magnitude. RNZ Pacific's Pacific Manager Moera Tuialepa spoke to Alexa Cook.
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
Halo oketa! This week on Tagata o te Moana: The dangers of not providing enough police to regions in PNG, A Bougainville leaders group say they want to be independent by September 2027, Deep sea mining campaigners in the Cooks are accused of using charity to win people over and Tokelau prepares to celebrate a century of its relationship with New Zealand. All that and more stories from the week on RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
Halo oketa wantok! This week on Tagata o te Mona: Samoan PM survives second vote of no confidence, Cook Islands considers becoming a Christian nation, we talk to a Kanak academic about possible political futures for New Caledonia and the Rainbow Warrior will return to the Marshall Islands to mark the 40th anniversary of Operation Exodus. All that and more stories from the week on RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
This weekend, Pasifika Festival returns to Auckland's Western Springs park in all its vibrancy. Mihi speaks with RNZ Pacific reporter Coco Lance who's there for the whole event.
This weekend, Pasifika Festival returns to Auckland's Western Springs park. RNZ Pacific reporter Coco Lance spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Halo oketa wantok! This week on Tagata o te Moana: The prime ministers of Samoa and the Cook Islands both defeat votes of no confidence in their respective parliaments. We speak with a meteorologist about the three cyclones that formed in the Pacific. And a mural honoring the late Fa'anana Efeso Collins was unveiled in Manukau this week. All that and more of this week's stories from RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
In Pacific Waves today: Samoa's opposition leader tables motion of no confidence; NZ Green MP remembered one year on; RNZ Pacific notes the achievements of veteran journalist Jemima Garrett. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Kia orana! First up on Tagata o te Moana week Cook Islanders express their feelings over the Mark Brown spat with Winston Peters, New Caledonia readies to speak about a replacement for the Noumea Accord, Fiji police try to counter the illicit drug trade and we hear from Norfolk Islanders seeking self government. All that and more stories from the week on RNZ Pacific. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The Cook Islands has released the agreement it signed with China last week. RNZ Pacific reporter Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Corin Dann.
The Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown returned to Rarotonga on Monday afternoon promising the agreement with Beijing will be made public "very shortly". RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham is Rarotonga and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The Cook Islands Prime Minister, Mark Brown, says a deal he signed with China on Friday "complements, not replaces" the relationship with New Zealand. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Kia ora! This week on Tagata o te Moana: The Cook Islands versus Wellington, Vanuatu has a new leader, a Pacific beauty pageant judge is accused of fiddling the votes and a Fiji MP shrouded in controversy after her private naked video was leaked could end up in court. All this and more stories from the week on RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
RNZ Pacific journalist Caleb Fotheringham from the Cook Islands, where Prime Minister Mark Brown is due to return after a visit to Beijing which has caused major consternation.
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
Kia orana! This week in Tagata o te moana: The Cook lslands spat with New Zealand, Tonga's new leader is left with little time to make his mark, Kiribati rebuts criticism from New Zealand and the Finance Minister of Fiji is calling for a de-colonising of aid. All this and more great stories from the week on RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
The latest RNZ Pacific news in the French language (La Langue Française).
Kia Orana! This week in Tagata o te Moana a new government is on the way in Vanuatu. The US President Donald Trump's immediate impact on Pacific aid. A Kiribati MP has a different view on Winston Peter's cancelled visit and the King of Tonga seems to have got his way in the formation of the new government. All this and more of the best stories of the week from RNZ Pacific.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Against all odds preparations are almost complete for Vanuatu's snap election on Thursday. RNZ Pacific editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to Paddy Gower.