New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:29:35 +1300Tonga has a new prime minister
Lord Fakafanua has been elected Tonga's next prime minister by his fellow MPs, ousting incumbent prime minister Dr 'Aisake Eke.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:47:23 +1300
Meth seized at Samoa border twice in two days
Customs and police say the two cases mark the seventh methamphetamine interception at Samoa's borders this year since the 9.4 kilograms of meth intercepted in January.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:47:49 +1300
Cook Islands youth in NZ encouraged to take step up for language and culture
Young Cook Islanders across New Zealand are being encouraged to step forward to reconnect and take ownership of their language and cultural identity.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:41:53 +1300
Fiji human rights advocate Rev Akuila Yabaki fundraising for urgent hip replacement surgery
Reverend Akuila Yabaki, a Methodist church clergyman and a former executive director of the Citizens' Constitutional Forum, requires urgent hip replacement surgery, his family says.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:58:25 +1300
Vanuatu misses out on hosting OFC matches in 2026
The lack of facilities not meeting FIFA standards has worked against Vanuatu Football Federation, local media report.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:07:55 +1300
Tribunal finds France responsible for security failure during New Caledonia riots
An administrative tribunal has delivered a landmark ruling finding the French State responsible for not providing a "reasonable level of security" during last year's civil unrest.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 14:17:38 +1300
Samoan government and journalists at odds over draft media rules
Samoa's new government has found itself at odds with journalists over whether the state is attempting to stifle press freedom in the country.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:42:52 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 12 December
A round-up of news from around the region, including Fiji's non-resident ambassador presenting his letters of credence to Pope Leo.
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:39:41 +1300
Tonga MPs set to elect new prime minister on Monday
The two men vying to be Tonga's next prime minister are Lord Fakafanua and caretaker Prime Mininster Dr 'Aisake Eke.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:27:57 +1300
Vanuatu hospital staff back at work after earthquake allowance dispute
More than 300 workers at Vanuatu's main hospital have returned to work following a spat with the Public Service Commission over unpaid earthquake allowances.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 07:33:02 +1300
Nominations for Tonga's next prime minister close Friday afternoon
As of Friday morning, two people have put their hand up for the top job, but these are not publicly known.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:14:01 +1300
Military apology to Indo-Fijians 'long overdue', Fijian academic says
A military apology is "long overdue" to the Indo-Fijian community for trauma caused by past political turmoil, according to Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:49:18 +1300
Sevu Reece heading to France at end of 2026
The All Blacks' wing has signed with French club Perpignan and will leave the Crusaders at the end of the next Super Rugby season after eight seasons with the side.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:35:59 +1300
Ardie Savea reigns supreme at New Zealand Rugby Awards
His performances across the year, in which he brought up his 100th Test, has seen him named the Kelvin R Tremain Memorial Player of the Year and All Blacks Player of the Year.
Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:45:15 +1300
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 12 December
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including the Pasifika Rugby Council getting two votes in New Zealand Rugby.
Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:28:53 +1300
Marshallese families in Northwest Arkansas reel from Trump deportations
The Trump administration's aggressive action on deportations has resulted in over 40 Marshallese being deported from the Northwest Arkansas area this year.