New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:29:28 +1200In photos: Mate Ma'a Tonga fans show their spirit
It's a sea of red tonight at sold-out Mt Smart Stadium as Mate Ma'a Tonga take on the Kiwis. Here's the best of some Tongan spirit in the stands.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:46:59 +1200Kiwis dominate Mate Ma'a Tonga
The Kiwis defeated Mate Ma'a Tonga 26-6 in front of a sold-out crowd among a sea of red shirts and flags at Mt Smart Stadium.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 17:27:36 +1200Rugby league: Mate Ma'a Tonga women beaten 50- 12 by Kiwi Ferns
The Kiwi Ferns have beaten Mate Ma'a Tonga women 50-12, meeting as part of a double-header at Mt Smart Stadium this afternoon. See how the match unfolded with Finau Fonua's updates.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:07:04 +1200New Zealand joins new Pacific partnership group with US, UK
New Zealand has joined the United States, Australia, Japan and the United Kingdom in an informal group aimed at boosting economic and diplomatic ties with Pacific island nations.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 20:19:17 +1200Wisil and Tabakaucoro add to gold medal haul
Toea Wisil of Papua New Guinea finished the Pacific Mini Games with four gold medals after claiming two titles on the final day of athletics action in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:25:50 +1200Sitiveni Rabuka campaigning in Aotearoa New Zealand
Sitiveni Rabuka is on the campaign trail in Aotearoa New Zealand speaking with Fijians from communities all around the country.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:22:07 +1200Rugby league: Kiwis beat Mate Ma'a Tonga 26-6
Mate Ma'a Tonga fought back bravely against the Kiwis side at a sold-out Mt Smart Stadium this afternoon. Here's how it all went down.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:38:25 +1200UN official says human cost of climate crisis being ignored
The UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, Ian Fry, says the huge human cost of the climate crisis is being ignored.
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:14:34 +1200Pacific News briefs from RNZ Pacific on Saturday 25th June
Samoan man charged with double murder; Namah says party members using violence will be dumped; Green Climate Fund says help is coming for Tonga and Nauru Covid numbers continue to soar
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:15:44 +1200Vanuatu court sentences four Bangladeshis for trafficking and slavery
The sentencing of four Bangladeshi nationals implicated in human trafficking in Vanuatu was handed down this week, after four years of a legal battle.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 15:56:08 +1200Mate Ma'a Tonga to field nine uncapped players in clash with Kiwis
Mate Ma'a Tonga is making a big move for Saturday's matchup against the Kiwis, with nine uncapped players to be fielded.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:58:32 +1200PNG Govt told it must end election "irregularities"
The Papua New Guineea Government has been urged to do more to promote free, fair and safe national elections.
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 12:37:36 +1200Pacific News Briefs for 24 June
A baby has died of Covid in Samoa; Covid-19 quarantine facilities in Nauru full; PNG dominates leaders board at games in the CNMI; Fiji names new high commissioner to New Zealand, and more.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 16:53:04 +1200Prasad says Fiji Govt should stop student debt recovery
The leader of an opposition party in Fiji is calling on the government to suspend the repayment of loans by students who had their studies financed under the tertiary education loans scheme.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:18:57 +1200Leaving a lasting Pacific Ocean legacy
In a vast ocean area with around 30,000 known islands, traditional navigators of the Pacific have been known to say, 'first you choose your destination, then you figure out how to get there'.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 12:12:39 +1200Tonga skipper overwhelmed at receiving honour
The captain of Mate Ma'a Tonga's Women's rugby league team Lavinia Tauhalaliku admits she was left 'overwhelmed' when told she would be skipper.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:07:57 +1200Fiji sprinter secures Mini Games gold as Tonga bags shot put win
Fiji athletics star Banuve Tabakaucoro swept to victory in the men's 100 metres title at the Pacific Mini Games in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:50:16 +1200Pacific News in Brief
FijiFirst gears up for election, Samoan tourism pleads for help, and huge renewable energy plan in American Samoa