New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:54:58 +1200Pro-France parties strong in New Caledonia's South Province; pro-independence side on top in North, Loyalty Islands
The one-round provincial election held on Sunday in New Caledonia has essentially maintained the existing blocs between pro-independence and pro-France parties.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:55:59 +1200
Fiji military defends role after budget cut
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces commander Ro Jone Kalouniwai says the military "has never asked for recognition" but "it is time we offer it anyway".
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:33:51 +1200
CNMI's lack of unemployment system slows disaster job aid rollout
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is facing an unusual challenge in rolling out federal disaster unemployment assistance after Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:05:49 +1200
Aotearoa needs more Pacific representation within architecture profession, leading scholar says
Leali'ifano Dr Albert Refiti says Pacific representation in the architecture profession is critical to creating spaces that reflect the needs and values of Pasifika communities.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:37:40 +1200
Tongan leadership celebrates Taumalolo's historic 300th NRL appearance
Tongan leadership celebrates Jason Taumalolo's historic 300th NRL appearance.
Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:24:55 +1200
PNG and Solomons PMs hold talks, discuss trade and security
Increasing trade links was high on the agenda as the leaders of PNG and Solomon Islands met in PNG's capital.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:56:19 +1200
Samoa and New Zealand differ over further Manawanui compensation claims
New Zealand says no new payment is being negotiated over the sinking of the New Zealand Navy vessel, HMNZS Manawanui, despite a report in Samoa to the contrary.
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:34:57 +1200
Bougainville sets out three-stage proposal for full independence by 2030
The Autonomous Bougainville Government has formally outlined its final position on its political future.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:57:55 +1200
After Australia and New Zealand, Solomon Islands PM turns to PNG in regional outreach
Matthew Wale is set to meet his Papua New Guinean counterpart James Marape on Friday for a one-day bilateral talks in Port Moresby.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:50:45 +1200
Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week describes his ordeal
A Cook Islands fisher lost at sea for a week was knocked out of his dinghy twice during relentless storms and violent seas.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 20:02:35 +1200
Polling stations close in New Caledonia provincial elections
Polling stations have now closed in New Caledonia, as electoral officials begin tallying votes in Sunday's provincial elections.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:46 +1200
Marshall Islands to chair inaugural Pacific Resilience Facility Council
The PRF is the first Pacific led, owned and managed financial institution dedicated to providing funding to build community resilience against climate-related adversities.
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:27:05 +1200
Heavy security deployed as New Caledonia’s crucial elections begin
Heavy security has been deployed in New Caledonia as crucial provincial elections are being held in the French Pacific territory on Sunday.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:42:47 +1200
'Our national security structures have been found wanting': Fiji chief slams state response to drug crisis
Ratu Tevita, the son of Fiji's first prime minister and president Ratu Sir Kamisese Mara, said Fiji could be breeding a new generation of drug dealers.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:00:34 +1200
New Caledonia’s political parties make final pitch to voters before campaigning ends
Campaigning in New Caledonia officially closes on Friday midnight, local time, two days ahead of election day on Sunday 28 June.
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:38:36 +1200
Fiji will remain unstable while indigenous people are economically sidelined, ex-coup convict says
Josefa Nata, who spent more than two decades in prison for his role in Fiji's 2000 coup, says past political upheavals have only worsened conditions for the nation's indigenous people.