This landmark opinion is yet another example of the worlds most impacted nations, like Vanuatu, continuing to lead the charge on climate action. Pacific – The International Court of Justice ...

The Court has made it clear: states must take action to prevent climate harm, no matter where it occurs. They must uphold peoples fundamental right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment ...

This ruling elevates national climate commitments everywhere by confirming that countries must reduce emissions enough to protect the universal rights to life, food, health and a clean ...

Children, particularly those affected by inequality and discrimination, bear the brunt of climate change impacts that are already forcing them from their homes, putting food out of reach, damaging ...

The judges were particularly struck by the strength of submissions for the Scholastic New Zealand Award for Best Childrens ...

Six years after a group of law students hatched an idea in a classroom in Port Vila, the International Court of Justice will deliver its verdict in The Hague.By Jamie Tahana, for RNZ Pacific in ...

Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest since 2016, with nearly 19,000 people affected, the World Health Organisation says. Pacific Waves Dengue cases in the Pacific are at their highest ...

Victoria Ginn set off on a brief solo journey – the first in a series of exotic trips – into the remote PNG Highlands.Don Wiseman, RNZ Pacific senior ...

Mana Moana celebrates two worlds of music, with the NZSO led by acclaimed conductor Brent Stewart, and each performance ...

At the other end of the global mobility spectrum, Afghanistan remains at the bottom of the ranking, with its citizens able to access just 25 destinations without a prior visa a staggering ...

The Advisory Opinion will be announced at 1am NZ time on Thursday, 24 July 2025. The SMC asked experts to comment on what they will be looking out for on Thursday, and to provide background on the ...

A round-up of news from around the region, including Pacific trade ministers marking a significant step toward safeguarding kava’s cultural and economic importance. Pacific – ...