New Zealand Pacific

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 15:36:35 +1300
'The girl from Tahiti': Pacific Islands in the Epstein files
Analysis - The latest files released by the US Department of Justice on the late financier and convicted child sex offender identifies several notable appearances of Pacific Island countries.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:15:29 +1300
PNG government apologises for Port Moresby evictions, pledges permanent relocation plan
Since last month, police-led eviction exercises have taken place in some of the capital's informal settlements where thousands of people have been living without a legal claim to the land.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:04:47 +1300
Moana Pasifika, Fijian Drua 'don't get enough', need more recources - Umaga
Moana Pasifika head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga believes more should be done to keep the island nations involved in the competition.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 06:15:29 +1300
Fiji to restore permanent presence in Auckland - diplomat
The Fijian government plans to reopen its consulate in Auckland to assist the Fijian diaspora and harness trade development opportunities in Aotearoa.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:54:07 +1300
Reviving the art of Niuean barkcloth
As she explores her Māori-Niuean identity, Auckland artist Cora Allan is helping to bring back the creative practice of hiapo.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:47:25 +1300
Auckland's Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027
A State of Origin match will be played in Eden Park in Auckland in 2027 following three years of high-level talks with the NRL and the Australian Rugby League Commission.

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:28:26 +1300
Ailava Samuels claims Miss Pacific Islands crown for Fiji
The 19-year-old won the beauty pageant on home soil during the crowning night in Nadi on Saturday, marking Fiji's first win since 2016.

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:19:24 +1300
Fijian circus takes flight
Fiji's only professional circus is just days away from making its Aotearoa debut.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:45:14 +1300
Nauru president proposes changing country's name to Naoero
The Nauru government says the island's name "was changed not by our choice, but for convenience" and the proposed changes aims to honour the nation's heritage, language, and identity.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:59:02 +1300
Researcher working on Samoan medicinal knowledge and virology
An Auckland University researcher is bringing Samoan medicinal knowledge into virology.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:12:51 +1300
Moana Pasifika win their opening Super Rugby match, three in a row against Drua
Six tries against the Fijian Drua's four meant a total of 10 tries were scored in the game.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:19:12 +1300
The NRL Indigenous All Stars vs Māori match is much more than a novelty
First staged in 2010, the season-opening fixture was conceived as a deliberate exercise in showcasing indigenous excellence and its contribution to the competition.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:49:43 +1300
Vanuatu prepares draft UN resolution to endorse ICJ climate opinion
Vanuatu's climate minister said in September the country was drafting a UN resolution to turn the opinion from words into "political action".

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:04:48 +1300
US Marines establish forward refueling site on Tinian amid Indo-Pacific tensions
Tinian's proximity to Andersen Air Force Base in Guam allows aircraft to refuel and receive logistical support quickly, making the island a strategic training ground for forward-based operations.

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:32:38 +1300
Recap: Super Rugby: Fijian Drua v Moana Pasifika
Follow all the Super Rugby Pacific action as the Fijian Drua take on Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 07:32:23 +1300
Frank Pritchard, former New Zealand and Samoa rugby league star, is new Fetu Samoa coach
Rugby League Samoa says Frank Pritchard will replace Jamie Soward, who resigned last month.

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