New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:22:41 +1300Bula FC and Vanuatu United hash out a draw in opening OFC Pro League clash
Vanuatu United's William Cardona struck in the final minute to level the score against Bula FC.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:41:45 +1300
Bonds, blockings and bans: a massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel
US travel restrictions include heavy visa bonds, suspended applications and straight-up travel bans.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:52:36 +1300
We will petition the King - Tonga civil society on seabed mining
The Civil Society Forum of Tonga is calling on the new government to listen to the voices of those opposed to deep sea mining.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:35:29 +1300
Vanuatu United FC remain optimistic despite shock resignation ahead of season opener
Lars Hopp said team morale remains optimistic despite his shock resignation just days out from the opening round.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:52:36 +1300
Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines
The world's media has reacted with surprise to the "jumpy" dumping of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:29:26 +1300
FLNKS sends in late request to join Paris talks on New Caledonia remotely
The FLNKS said earlier this week it would not travel to Paris for the roundtable.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:08:12 +1300
Winston Peters off to Kiribati a year after being snubbed
Foreign affairs minister Winston Peters leaves for Kiribati on Sunday after being snubbed by the country's president last year.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:15:43 +1300
Football Oceania Professional League kicks off today, in Auckland
The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:17:12 +1300
Tonga, Cook Islands false flags common among Russia's shadow fleet - Analyst
At least 10 sanctioned vessels tracking in the East China and South China seas are falsely flying under the flag of Tonga.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:53:30 +1300
Indonesian VP cancels visit in West Papua after attack
Indonesia's vice-president cancelled a visit in West Papua after a shooting attack on an aircraft in the area.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:08:12 +1300
All Blacks: Who is next after Scott Robertson's sacking?
There's six months till the All Blacks will play their first test of the year, a not so insignificant showdown with a full strength France in Christchurch.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:45:05 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 16 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including election petitions filed in Tonga.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:09:36 +1300
From saviour to sacked: Scott Robertson's rapid rise and fall
The anticipated Razor-inspired renaissance instead became another dark age for the All Blacks.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:09:37 +1300
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 16 January
A round-up of sports news in brief from around the region, including a new CEO for PNG's NRL team.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:44:51 +1300
Solomons floorball team debut at Asia/Oceania tournament
Solomon Islands player Nyrick Vuna was named most valuable player after his side's 10-2 loss against New Zealand.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:30:43 +1300
Tongans still 'broken' four years on from Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption
Four years on, Tongans are suffering ongoing trauma after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:44:51 +1300
Explainer: What Scott Robertson’s axing means for the All Blacks and NZ Rugby
Analysis - Scott Robertson's new status as ex-All Black coach went from a rumour to confirmation quicker than a Will Jordan linebreak.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:22:21 +1300
China matches US contribution to Pacific environmental body a week after Trump pulls out
The funding announcement comes a little over week since President Trump withdrew from SPREP.