New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:04:27 +1200Pacific nations among hardest hit as global aid drops, OECD says
Global aid forecasts have small island developing states "among the hardest hit individually" as aid spending reaches new lows. The OECD, which tracks their wealthy member states' Overseas Development Assistance...
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:20:35 +1200Pasifika women aboard the 'Floating University' champion data-driven ocean management
Three early-career Pasifika women share how a 26-day scientific voyage empowered them with the data skills and inspiration needed to lead local ocean management and policy in their home nations.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:54:03 +1200Vanuatu regains 150 places in Australia's Pacific visa ballot after Nakamal Agreement
Australia has restored Vanuatu's Pacific Engagement Visa allocation following the signing of the security deal.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:04:42 +1200CNMI leaders welcome US Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling
Political leaders and community advocates in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands have welcomed a US Supreme Court ruling reaffirming birthright citizenship.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:47:14 +1200'Ikale Tahi set for Nations Cup as coach tips Sam Tuitupou Jnr future key player
Sam Tuitupou Jnr, 20, is one player 'Ikale Tahi head coach is keeping an eye on, as the Tongan men's XV heads into the new World Rugby Nations Cup competition.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:39:22 +1200Hundreds of students take to the stage as HuttFest celebrates Pacific and Māori culture
HuttFest, founded in 2021, gives young people a platform to share their culture, without the pressures of competition.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:52:47 +1200Pacific news in brief for 2 July 2026
A round-up of news from around the region, including fuel price updates.
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:52:47 +1200Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 2 July 2026
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including rugby team namings.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:57:17 +1200Fiji sugar industry grinds to a halt as workers, farmers dispute contract and cane prices
Fiji's 2026 sugarcane crushing season was set to officially begin on Wednesday across the Lautoka, Ba and Labasa mills.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:16:42 +1200Solomon Airlines struggles highlight regional challenges, aviation expert warns
An aviation expert says smaller Pacific Island carriers need to be flexible in how they operate, as the instability of national airlines has become a regional issue across the Pacific.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:32:52 +1200Fijian widow alleges husband was beaten in police raid, told to lie before his death
Ane Vakararawa's husband, Iveri Tuimasi, died two weeks ago - yet another in a string of deaths this year where law enforcement is alleged to have played a role.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:54:58 +1200Teams will play more games in 10-team Super Rugby Pacific competition
Super Rugby Pacific has confirmed a revamped competition structure for the 2027 season featuring an expanded regular season and a new high-stakes finals series.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:24:17 +1200Why is it so hard for Māori and Pasifika to access weight loss drugs?
Despite an increased risk of obesity, Māori and Pasifika who have accessed GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Wegovy are a small minority.
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:54:26 +1200Niue lawn bowler challenges Glasgow Games exclusion
Lynsey Talagi, who was originally named to travel to the Glasgow Games starting later this month, told RNZ Pacific she has lost faith in Team Niue management.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:37:42 +1200Official results confirmed for New Caledonia's provincial elections
The French High Commission has confirmed the final provincial and congress results, showing a major win for pro-France loyalists in the Southern Province.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:24:15 +1200Bougainville volcano ups gears, as Titan Ridge submarine volcano cools off
Explosive activity has picked up in recent days at Bougainville's Mt Bagana volcano.
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:29:41 +1200Fiji election field grows to 10 registered political parties, widest voter choice since 2014
Ten is the most number of political parties since the first election was held under the new 2013 Constitution in 2014.