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Lydia Lewis

@LydiaLewisRNZ

Senior journalist/presenter @RNZPacific. Covering Pacific + Aotearoa NZ. Voyager Le Mana Award. [email protected].

 Auckland, New Zealand
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Joined December 2009
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Tokelau has a new Ulu-o-Tokelau 🇹🇰 For Mr Tuisano, Tokelau is "everything". "It's my heart and soul," he said. rnz.co.nz/international/paci…

Tokelau is 'my heart and soul' - New Ulu-o-Tokelau Tuisano

Elena Pasilio* in Tokelau

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Tokelau self-determination "My hopes are [for] Tokelau to be independent one day," Lupe Josephine Lui, Nukunonu's Fatupaepae Representative told RNZ Pacific. rnz.co.nz/international/paci…
Tokelau sets sights on a potential third referendum

Tokelau sets sights on a potential third referendum

A special committee is being set up in Tokelau to make sure everyone is well informed ahead of a potential third referendum.

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'Reset' needed with Cook Islands, Winston Peters says rnz.co.nz/international/paci…
'Reset' needed with Cook Islands, Winston Peters says

'Reset' needed with Cook Islands, Winston Peters says

Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with Cook Islands.

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David Robie@DavidRobie16 Feb 2025
‘Clandestine’ Cook Islands-China deal ‘damaged’ NZ relationship, says Clark #AsiaPacificReport #rnzpacific @LydiaLewisRNZ @HelenClarkNZ #CookIslands #China #NZpolitics #geopolitics #Pacificpolitics asiapacificreport.nz/2025/02…
Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown . . . and the flag of China. Image: RNZ montage

ALT Former NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark, Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown . . . and the flag of China. Image: RNZ montage

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Friday met with Prime Minister of the Cook Islands Mark Brown in Harbin, the provincial capital of Heilongjiang in northeast China, with both sides pledging to strengthen cooperation in various fields. cctvplus.com/news/20250214/8…
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The "unfreezing" of New Caledonia's highly controversial electoral roll is back on the table - @rogerlacanv says. rnz.co.nz/international/paci…
France's top diplomat confirms talks on 'unfreezing' New Caledonia's electoral roll

France's top diplomat confirms talks on 'unfreezing' New Caledonia's electoral roll

France's top diplomat in the region says talks around the "unfreezing" of New Caledonia's highly controversial electoral roll are back on the table.

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– at Vanuatu
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Cook Islands-China deal details to be revealed 'in the coming days' - Mark Brown rnz.co.nz/international/paci…
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Honoured to be leading the new Pacific Regional Security Hub established last month at the University of Canterbury's Macmillan Brown Centre for Pacific Studies led by VC Pacific Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva. canterbury.ac.nz/news-and-ev…

News | University of Canterbury

University of Canterbury research is helping people and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond address real-world challenges and build a more resilient future.

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RNZ Pacific@RNZPacific19 Dec 2024
RNZ Pacific is continuing updates on our shortwave service to listeners in #Vanuatu We are providing support to partner stations there experiencing technical challenges following the 7.3 #Vanuatuearthquake Lukim yu
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My friend Jamie just shared this video of the moment the earthquake struck his home. Amazing.
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Air New Zealand announces it won't resume flights to #NewCaledonia until October 2025 "due to challenges with aircraft and engine availability as well as continued uncertainty in New Caledonia.” With political chaos in Paris, the calm in Noumea is fragile. la1ere.francetvinfo.fr/nouve…
Air New Zealand ne reprendra pas ses vols vers la Nouvelle-Calédonie avant octobre 2025 - Outre-mer...

Air New Zealand ne reprendra pas ses vols vers la Nouvelle-Calédonie avant octobre 2025 - Outre-mer...

C'est la cinquième date qu'avance la compagnie pour reprendre ses rotations vers le Caillou. L'une des raisons avancées, demeure "l'incertitude persistante en Nouvelle-Calédonie".

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“Urgently request international assistance,” Vanuatu caretaker prime minister told local media. State of emergency in place for seven days. Curfew in place. Listen HERE: facebook.com/share/r/WmaJ3oX…
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Vanuatu Government is reporting 14 confirmed fatalities and 200 treated for injuries at main hospital in Port Vila. Local humanitarian network activated and @vanuaturedcross leads the Shelter response with Government and support from @ifrc – at Fiji
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And then, at the end of a harrowing day, this:
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Simon Kofe@Simon_Kofe11 Dec 2024
Today, we celebrate a historic moment with the landing of the Tuvalu Vaka Cable on Funafuti. This achievement reflects the tireless collaboration between the Government, Tuvalu Telecom, and our development partners.
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Tonga PM resigns.
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“We are doubling down on family,” Richard Marles - Deputy Prime Minister of Australia.
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Palau's president invites Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see climate crisis impacts rnz.co.nz/international/paci…
Palau's president invites Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see climate crisis impacts

Palau's president invites Donald Trump to 'visit the Pacific' to see climate crisis impacts

Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr is inviting United States President-elect Donald Trump to "visit the Pacific" to see firsthand the impacts of the climate crisis.

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‘685 to the world’ Restoring citizenship bill passes - our reporter Grace is there. rnz.co.nz/international/paci… @RNZPacific @kelvinfiji
'685's to the world:' Restoring Citizenship Bill passes with unanimous support

'685's to the world:' Restoring Citizenship Bill passes with unanimous support

With unanimous support, the Citizenship Western Samoa Restoration Amendment Bill has passed its third and final reading in New Zealand Parliament today.

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