New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:54:41 +1300Aitutaki residents urged to heed updates as Wati approaches
Conditions are expected to deteriorate as Tropical Cyclone Wati moves towards the Southern Cook Islands.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:25:01 +1300
Guam on high alert as Typhoon Champi strengthens, ports shut
Typhoon Champi has intensified into a category 2 storm as it approaches the Mariana Islands.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:52:48 +1300
Orchids and Kumuls pile on tries in respective World Cup victories
The Kumuls and the Orchids have both kicked off their World Cups with victories in Port Moresby.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:14:17 +1300
Toa Samoa give France a thrashing in World Cup opener
Samoa made a statement in their opening game of the Rugby League World Cup.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 17:59:07 +1300
Fetū Samoa win praise despite loss
Fetū Samoa win praise from Australia despite 40-0 loss
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:15:22 +1300
High Court declines NZ Rugby's bid for interim injunction on PNG Chiefs
The High Court has declined New Zealand Rugby's application for an interim injunction on the PNG Chiefs NRL rugby league franchise using its name
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:41:21 +1300
Champi threatens Marianas as Guam braces for destructive winds
Tropical Storm Champi is rapidly strengthening as it approaches the Mariana Islands and Guam, with wind gusts of 249km/h forecast.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:17:13 +1300
Call for criminal groups to be declared terrorists, as PNG police seize more high-grade guns
PNG police have been stepping up counter-terrorism efforts, as MPs call for criminal groups to be declared "terrorists".
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:01:49 +1300
Fijian chief warns coup immunity debate must address inequality and social issues
Ratu Tevita Mara urges leaders to address economic disparity, drugs and HIV crisis alongside constitutional reform.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:02:08 +1300
Tropical Storm Champi: Another typhoon threatens Marianas
Tropical Storm Champi forecast to strengthen into a category 2 typhoon before passing over or near Guam on Sunday.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:31:00 +1300
Tropical depression develops into a cyclone in Cook Islands waters
A tropical depression that's been brewing in Cook Islands waters has developed into a tropical cyclone.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:24:13 +1300
Guam declares 'Condition of Readiness 3' as tropical depression approaches
Guam has been placed in 'Condition of Readiness 3' as a Tropical Storm moves towards the Mariana Islands.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:08:27 +1300
Cook Islanders urged to be prepared for potential cyclone
Cook Islanders are being urged to get ready as a tropical depression brews in the country's waters.
Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:06:25 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: Fetū Samoa v Jillaroos
Look back on the action with RNZ Pacific's blog.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:41 +1300
Haze over Papua from forest fires causes mass disruptions, health issues
Haze and smoke from large wildfires in Indonesia, including West Papua, have resulted in flight disruptions and respiratory problems in the region.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:24:56 +1300
Cyclone alert in force for Cook Islands as tropical depression intensifies
The Cook Islands Metservice warns tropical depression TD01F could reach category 1 strength within the next 24 hours as it tracks towards the low lying atoll Suwarrow.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:16:25 +1300
Rugby League World Cup: Pacific Island teams name for opening round
All eight Pacific Island teams competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have named their line-ups for the first round of matches this upcoming weekend.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:47:42 +1300
Vanuatu doctor warns men against injecting foreign substances into genitals
A local doctor is urging Ni-Vanuatu men not to inject silicone and other substances into their genitals, as it is placing further strain on an already under-pressure the health system.