New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:28:03 +1200'New level of bastardry': Australia releases NZYQ agreement with Naoero
An Australian senator says the release of terms for a controversial deportation deal between Australia and Naoero (formerly Nauru) raises more questions than it answers.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:24:15 +1200
The PNG Chiefs - a country's shot at the big time
The CEO of Papua New Guinea's new NRL franchise says the club is a long-term prospect that can lift a nation.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:49:00 +1200
CNMI groups sue US over deep sea mining plan covering 67 million acres
Our Commonwealth 670 and PåganWatch, joined by the Conservation Council for Hawai'i and Center for Biological Diversity, filed a lawsuit in a US District Court on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 13:28:40 +1200
Power out in wake of Hawaii hurricane, but warnings lifted
Power is out in Kauai County and oceanfront houses have been destroyed by Hurricane Lowell.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:28:03 +1200
Oceania's first Senior Women's Handball Championship throws off in Wellington
Australia and Fiji will throw off the first-ever Oceanian Senior Women's Handball Championship at Wellington's Ākau Tangi Sports Centre on Thursday.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:57:30 +1200
Northern Maraians' Lee after US Open debut: 'I can compete at this level'
Northern Mariana Islands tennis standout Carol Lee says her biggest takeaway from her US Open main-draw debut is knowing she can compete at Grand Slam level.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:32:35 +1200
El Niño impacts on Pacific forecast to last well into 2027
The intensifying El Niño phase is forecast to bring exceptionally warm tropical Pacific Ocean conditions in coming months.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:29:15 +1200
Pacific beauty queens: A look at this year's winners so far
Three Pacific women are celebrating major beauty pageant wins after being crowned over the weekend.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:30:38 +1200
West Papuan group urges Jakarta to put words into action on UN visit
A leading West Papua pro-independence group has questioned Indonesia's assertion that a proposed visit by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to West Papua is on track.
Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:04:09 +1200
How Facebook is shaping public debate on sorcery violence in PNG
A new study highlights the important role Faebook plays in influencing public debate around sorcery accusation-related violence in communities in Papua New Guinea.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:15:28 +1200
Battle for the Oceania Netball World Cup spots begins in Tonga next week
Five Oceania nations will battle in Nuku'alofa next week for two remaining Netball World Cup spots, with hosts Tonga entering the qualifier as favourites alongside Samoa.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 07:22:15 +1200
Warnings in place as Hurricane Lowell bears down on Hawai'i
A tropical storm warning has been issued for Oahu, as the category 3 hurricane bears down on the state.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026 09:11:37 +1200
Fiji spearheads push to 'make rugby league great again' in the Pacific
The Fiji National Rugby League is spearheading discussions for new regional tournaments aimed at creating playing opportunities for local players in the region.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:49:15 +1200
Cook Islander crowned Miss Oceania for the second time at Miss World
Cook Islander Tiare Henry-Anguna has become the second woman from her country to win the Miss Oceania title.
Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:40:50 +1200
Solomon Islands, US sign deal to restore Peace Corps programme
Solomon Islands and the United States have signed an agreement to resume the Peace Corps programme, ending a suspension that began during the ethnic tensions of the early 2000s.