New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:53:30 +1300Indonesian 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.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:30:43 +1300Tongans 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
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:03:06 +1300Scott Robertson dumped as All Blacks coach
Scott "Razor" Robertson, only a few years ago hailed as the future of All Black rugby, has been dumped as All Black coach.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:22:21 +1300China 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.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:43:41 +1300More newborns test positive for methamphetamine in the Northern Marianas
There are growing concerns about substance exposure and child safety in the US territory.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:12:29 +1300Teams finalising preparation as Oceania pro football league kicks off on Saturday
Eight teams from across Oceania are vying to become champions of the Pacific.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 06:43:41 +1300Agriculture seen as a solution to PNG's jobs crisis
East Sepik's leader has urged PNG to focus more on agriculture to address job shortage crisis.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:31:00 +1300Ministry of Defence seeks advice for plan to have drones scour Pacific
New Zealand's Ministry of Defence is looking to companies and experts for advice on a potential plan for surveillance drones to scour the Pacific.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:57:45 +1300Pacific news in brief for 15 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including the first sitting date for Tonga's new parliament.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:45:16 +1300Wellington is hosting an international floorball tournament - but what is it?
This week Wellington is hosting an international tournament for a sport many have never heard of.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:01:59 +1300Papuan shadow over Indonesian role at UN human rights body
A West Papuan independence campaigner decries Indonesia's ascension to the Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 05:58:56 +1300Miracle journey: From village rugby to Super Rugby captain
Miracle Fai'ilagi will lead Moana Pasifika for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 07:13:27 +1300FLNKS will not take part in Macron-convened Paris talks this week
In mid-December Emmanual Macron invited New Caledonia's politicians back to the negotiating table in Paris.
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:44 +1300"It's bringing the families together": Niueans hold tri-nations golf tournament in Aotearoa
"It's bringing the families together of all ages from grandkids right up to the oldest."
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 05:10:48 +1300Samoa chief suggests returning Manawanui compensation to NZ as it's not enough
Uncertainty around compensation payments for the HMNZS Manawanui marine disaster in Samoa is growing.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:58:24 +1300Tributes for men killed in Utah shooting
Sione Vatuvei and Vaea Tulikihihifo Jr were gunned down outside the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:01:55 +1300Ardie Savea sports nasty eye injury
Savea posted a video which shows several stitches and heavy bruising above his right eye.