Samoa

King Charles and Queen Camilla have returned to England after a visit to Samoa and Australia. The King spoke at a summit of Commonwealth leaders last week in Samoa’s capital. HPR’s Derrick Malama reports in the Pacific News Minute.

A New Zealand Navy ship that sank off the coast of Samoa more than two weeks ago is continuing to cause environmental issues. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

Government officials in New Zealand are investigating the first sinking of a naval ship since World War II. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

A Traditional Leaders Forum is underway as part of the Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture. Traditional leaders from Fiji, Aotearoa, Sāmoa and Hawaiʻi are building on a history of diplomacy among Pacific nations dating back to the reign of King David Kalākaua. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.

Hawai‘i will host the world’s largest celebration of Indigenous Pacific Islanders for the first time in June. It's only three weeks away and officials are still looking for a handful of volunteers.

The state will host FestPAC for the first time after the COVID-19 pandemic delayed the event in 2020. HPR's Cassie Ordonio hears from Pacific Islanders looking forward to attending.

In June, Hawaiʻi will host the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, drawing more than 2,200 delegates from at least 28 Pacific countries and U.S. territories. Hawaiʻi organizers say they're in the final stretch of planning the celebration, which usually attracts more than 100,000 visitors and locals. HPR's Cassie Ordonio has more.

Representatives of Pacific Island nations expressed frustration and disappointment at the recent United Nations climate summit. They say they were left out of the main meeting hall when the final deal was decided. With the Pacific News Minute, HPR’s Derrick Malama reports.

China is making a bold attempt to muscle in on the Pacific's most important political gathering. The country wants to meet with the region's foreign ministers on the same day they will all be in Fiji for the Pacific Islands Forum. HPR’s Derrick Malama has more in the Pacific News Minute.

A 29-year-old woman tested positive for the coronavirus on Thursday during routine testing before boarding an international flight.