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RNZ Pacific News at 7pm for 15 May 2024
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 May 2024
On today's episode, hundreds of lightning strikes and rain have been battering the Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty on Wednesday morning, we get the latest from the MetService, a New Zealander… Audio
New Caledonia unrest sparks calls for travel insurance
A warning for New Zealanders in New Caledonia or those planning to visit - contact your travel insurance providers immediately.
New Zealander in New Caledonia says situation is 'dire'
A New Zealander holidaying in New Caledonia says it's a dire situation as he's holed up in a hotel while fires and riots continue throughout the country. Mike Lightfoot spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Family's Vanuatu holiday cancelled after four years of planning
A 43-hour detour is the only way for Ed Amon to get to a beach in Vanuatu. Audio
Rioting continues in Noumea
Rioting has continued overnight in the New Caledonian capital Noumea, with reports of gunfire and arrests as people defied the curfew. Journalist Coralie Cochin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Widespread rioting in New Caledonia
Tensions remain high in the New Caledonian capital Noumea which has been under curfew overnight after widespread rioting saw buildings and cars across the city set ablaze. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi… Audio
News in Niuean for 15 May 2024
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
News in Samoan for 15 May 2024
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Pacific Waves for 15 May 2024
The president of New Caledonia is calling for calm and a return to normalcy amid ongoing public unrest in and around the capital Noumea; The slump in the Japanese tourism market is seen as the key… Audio
Curfew enforced in Noumea as tensions persist
The president of New Caledonia is calling for calm and a return to normalcy amid ongoing public unrest in and around the capital Noumea. Audio
CNMI's Saipan to lose a key tourist hotel
The slump in the Japanese tourism market is seen as the key reason for one of the two main hotels on the Northern Mariana's island of Saipan shutting its doors. Audio