New Zealand Pacific
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:59:01 +1300Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes northwest of Vanuatu
The quake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:54:49 +1300
'I don't know what we can do anymore': Lou Island pleads for help to fight wildfires
Wildfires worsened overnight on Lou Island in Papua New Guinea, with local authorities saying at least half of the islands forests are gone.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:34:05 +1300
Vanuatu PM says government remains stable amid leadership challenge claims
Jotham Napat has shut down claims that he could be facing a leadership challenge through a no-confidence vote at the next parliamentary sitting in two weeks' time.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 17:14:22 +1300
EU poised to sign deal with New Caledonia on crucial nickel resources
The deal, from the European Union's point of view, would recognise nickel's place as a strategic resource and raw material.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:27:08 +1300
Aitutaki marina causeway 'underwater', harbour damaged as Cyclone Wati sweeps south
Aitutaki's primary port has been partially destroyed as Tropical Cyclone Wati sweeps through the Southern Cook Islands.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 07:13:31 +1300
Guam begins recovery from Champi as CNMI declares all clear
Guam has begun recovering from Super Typhoon Champi, with government offices reopening and cargo operations partially resuming.
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 08:17:54 +1300
PNG Chiefs welcome High Court ruling, dispute in holding pattern
The PNG Chiefs have welcomed a New Zealand High Court ruling in its favour regarding a dispute over its name, but NZ Rugby still has a case to be heard.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:49:15 +1300
Who is a 'Fijian'?: Constitution reform reignites identity debate
Fiji's constitutional reform process has brought the question of who is or can be a 'Fijian' back to the fore.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:49:26 +1300
Wildfires have destroyed one-third of small PNG island, responders say
Small island villagers in Papua New Guinea are appealing for international help to fight wildfires, which they say have burned through one-third of their land.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:47:09 +1300
Vanuatu PM Napat could face fresh no-confidence motion in November, local media reports
Local media report politicking behind the scenes ahead of the 5 November parliament sitting, though no formal motion has been lodged.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:09:42 +1300
Samoan PM accused of being 'a leader who believes he is above the law'
A former editor of Samoa's only independent daily newspaper has characterised Samoan Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt as a "dictator".
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:50:14 +1300
Trump approves emergency declarations for Guam, CNMI as Champi moves away
The US president has approved emergency declarations for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands after Super Typhoon Champi narrowly missed Guam.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:53:10 +1300
FNRL clears $300k debt and pays World Cup player allowances
The Fiji National Rugby League says all players and officials competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have been paid for their pool game commitments.
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:29:30 +1300
Warnings in place as Wati bears down on southern Cook Islands
Aitutaki saw minor damage overnight as Tropical Cyclone Wati looks to bear down later today.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:15:22 +1300
High Court declines NZ Rugby's bid for interim injunction on PNG Chiefs
The High Court has declined New Zealand Rugby's application for an interim injunction on the PNG Chiefs NRL rugby league franchise using its name
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:16:27 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: Fiji v Cook Islands
Look back on all the action as the Fiji Bati and Cook Islands Aitu kick off their 2026 World Cup.
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:33:04 +1300
Recap: New Zealand Kiwi Ferns v Fiji Bulikula - women's Rugby League World Cup
Look back on all the action on RNZ's live blog.