New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:52:21 +1300Fiji Bulikula into World Cup semis with win over France
There were mixed results for Fiji's rugby league teams in Saturday afternoon's third round of matches of the Rugby League World Cup.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:32:29 +1300
LIVE: Rugby League World Cup: Australia v Cook Islands
All the action from Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville with RNZ Pacific's live blog.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:40:19 +1300
Fetu Samoa beat England to seal historic World Cup semi-final spot
Fetu Samoa has made history, reaching its first Rugby League World Cup semi-final by beating England.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:32:29 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: New Zealand v Papua New Guinea
Look back on the action as the Kiwi Ferns defeated the Papua New Guinea Orchids in the Rugby League World Cup.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 06:17:01 +1300
South Auckland teacher uses rugby league stars to inspire Pacific kids to read
With the 2026 Rugby League World Cup in full swing, a South Auckland teacher is highlighting some of the tournament's biggest stars to encourage Pacific kids to read.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 07:39:51 +1300
New arrangement for rugby in Samoa
SASNOC now oversee the high-performance rugby programme in Samoa.
Sat, 31 Oct 2026 19:32:10 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: New Zealand v Fiji
Look back at all the action as the Kiwis pile on the points against Fiji.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:31:52 +1300
Former Kiribati president says Pacific Islands Forum-Israel partnership not 'morally defensible'
Anote Tong, who is the chair of the Pacific Elders' Voice, says the argument that religious affinity justifies the Pacific Islands Forum's partnership with Israel does not stack up.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:49:19 +1300
Super Typhoon In-fa: Marianas braces for fifth major storm
Super Typhoon In-fa has regained strength, packing maximum sustained winds of 150 miles per hour as it approaches the CNMI's Northern Islands.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 13:41:18 +1300
Former Fiji PM Bainimarama granted court permission to travel to NZ for wife's medical treatment
Frank Bainimarama has been granted permission by the High Court to travel to New Zealand to accompany his sick wife for medical treatment.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:36:23 +1300
Solomon Islands PM Wale asks public for prayers as he recovers in Australia
The prime minister was admitted to the National Referral Hospital last weekend and referred by doctors for further treatment in Australia on Wednesday.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:37:08 +1300
Wellington charity offers to escort Sri Lankan woman stuck in Cook Islands
The Deen Welfare Trust has offered to escort a Sri Lankan woman currently stranded in the Cook Islands through New Zealand and back home.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:11:42 +1300
World Rugby boss made a chief as crisis talks over Samoa rugby continue
Brett Robinson has been bestowed with an honorary matai title in Apia during talks to resolve a standoff between the government-backed national rugby union and Lakapi Samoa.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:21:20 +1300
Tuvalu faces fossil fuel dilemma in management of its national investment fund
Tuvalu's government is indirectly investing in fossil fuel companies through its national trust fund, with documents revealing the country has limited ability to stop.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:52:53 +1300
RLWC 2026: Pride on the line as Pacific teams battle for semifinal spots
Everything is on the line for the Pacific Island teams in the final round of group games at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup this weekend.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:23:23 +1300
Northern Marianas tourism industry warns US travel suspension could deepen economic crisis
Tourism and business leaders are warning that the United States' suspension of visa-free travel for Chinese tourists could further damage the territory's struggling economy.
Fri, 30 Oct 2026 07:23:23 +1300
Cyclone Watch Service activated as South Pacific cyclone season begins
The South Pacific cyclone season officially begins 1 November and continues through to the end of April 2027.