New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:32:28 +1200'We are at the mercy of the market': Marshall Islands minister warns on fuel supply
The Marshall Islands government declared a 90-day state of economic emergency at the beginning of the month due to the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:33:02 +1200
One person dead as search continues for missing cargo vessel crew off Saipan
Divers from the US Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron recovered the deceased individual Monday following a detailed underwater assessment of the vessel, Mariana.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:49 +1200
'His life mattered': Family of man who died in Fiji military custody says he begged for his life
Jone Vakarisi was heard screaming and begging before he was "brutalised to death" in Fiji military custody last week, according to his sister.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:53:12 +1200
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua battle on despite set-backs
Injuries to key players continue to hamstring both the Drua and Moana Pasifika as they head to Christchurch for this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific 'Super Round'.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:08:45 +1200
Solomon Islands opposition alleges 'millions' offered by government lobbyists to buy back power
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister's Office has told RNZ Pacific that Jeremiah Manele will not respond to the allegations.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:09:51 +1200
Invoking Biketawa: the Pacific's regional response to the fuel crisis explained
Pacific leaders have reportedly moved to invoke the Pacific Islands Forum's highest regional crisis response measure over a looming fuel crisis.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:12:19 +1200
Northern Marianas seeks 'major disaster' declaration after Typhoon Sinlaku devastation
The Northern Mariana Islands is appealing to US President Trump to declare a "major disaster" following Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastation.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:15 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 22 April
A round-up news from around the region, including Solomon Islands national carrier announcing temporary adjustments in response to the global fuel crisis.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:24:09 +1200
Indonesia's human rights body to investigate deaths of 12 Papuans in military operation
Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights says it is investigating deaths of a dozen West Papuans in a military operation.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:53:04 +1200
'We can do this': Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going
The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club has hit out at Moana Pasifika's business model, saying they have the finances and people to keep the Super Rugby franchise afloat.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:23:38 +1200
Five lessons from Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika's contrasting weekend results
What can the Drua and Moana Pasifika teams learn from their round 10 matches that they can take forward to Super Round this weekend?
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:43:36 +1200
Vakarisi's ex-wife calls for justice as military issues 'correction of record'
The ex-wife of the man who died in the Fiji military's custody last Thursday says her children are "still in shock" and "haven't accepted" that their father is dead.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:58:23 +1200
Tonga declares dengue outbreak, 24 cases confirmed
Tonga's Health Ministry said, as of Monday, two people were in hospital with dengue.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:52:27 +1200
Autonomous Bougainville Government launches new national airline
The Autonomous Bougainville Government says the launch of Bougainville Wings marks "a significant milestone" for the aviation sector in the autonomous region of Papua New Guinea.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:40:02 +1200
Solomon Islands Court of Appeal stalls move to oust PM Manele over constitutional concerns
The Solomon Islands Court of Appeal has issued a judgement revealing it stalled moves to oust Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele due to "serious questions of constitutional significance".