New Zealand Pacific
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:47:06 +1300Kiwis shut Tongans down at Eden Park
The Kiwis shut down Tongan fans at Eden Park on Sunday afternoon, with an impressive 40-14 win over the Tonga XIII in the last round of the Pacific Cup competition.
Sun, 02 Nov 2025 19:48:52 +1300
PNG Kumuls crush Fiji to clinch third straight Pacific Bowl title
Papua New Guinea stormed to a 50-18 victory at Port Moresby, sealing their third consecutive Pacific Bowl crown.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:00:04 +1300
RNZ Pacific Cyclone Watch Service activated
The South Pacific cyclone season officially starts today, 1 November and will run through to April 2026.
Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:13:22 +1300
Tonga election: What are the main issues ahead of the upcoming polls?
Tongans will head to the polls on 20 November.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:52:04 +1300
Pacific islands at risk of becoming 'narco-states', NZ crime advisor warns
The chair of New Zealand's Ministerial Advisory Group on transnational and serious organised crime says "business as usual" would mean "we will continue to go backwards".
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:37:15 +1300
Tokelauan elder urges younger generation to 'take ownership' of their identity
A community champion of the protection of Tokelauan culture and language in New Zealand hopes to see the younger generation "take ownership and be proud" of their identity.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:52:54 +1300
US military admits it fell short on awarding local contracts in Micronesia
Joint Task Force Micronesia commander Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky acknowledged that the US military has not always prioritized local businesses in regional projects.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:00:10 +1300
Pacific Championships double-header: What you need to know
A sea of red is expected to envelop Eden Park as the Kiwis take on a Tongan XIII and their parochial fan base.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 13:28:43 +1300
Oceania prepares for football 'revolution' with official launch of first-ever professional league
The OFC Pro League, officially launched this week and scheduled to kick off in January, "is about building careers, communities and dreams", the Oceania Football Confederation boss says.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:27:09 +1300
Prime Minister Marape escapes no-confidence challenge under new constitutional rule
A constitutional amendment in March this year meant the latest no-confidence motion against the PNG prime minister could not proceed.
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:20:01 +1300
Fiji's President meets Pope Leo XIV, invites him to visit the Pacific 'at earliest opportunity'
The Fijian Head of State has extended an invitation to the pope to visit the Pacific "at the earliest opportunity."
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:16:30 +1300
French MPs vote to postpone New Caledonia's elections to June 2026
It comes as newly appointed Overseas Minister Naïma Moutchou prepares to visit the French Pacific territory for more talks on its political future.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:49 +1300
Ancient latte stone repatriated to Northern Marianas after 75 years
The stone pillar - an emblem of Chamorro identity - was purchased by a private collector in the 1950s and taken off-island.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:09:26 +1300
PNG leader James Marape ready to face new no-confidence challenge
The PNG Prime Minister confirmed on Wednesday that the man who has brought the challenge against him is his old foe and former Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill.
Thu, 30 Oct 2025 09:44:59 +1300
Kiribati minister has a change of heart about special seats for women in parliament
Ruth Cross Kwansing says special seats for women in parliament are needed to achieve gender equity in Pacific.
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:53:14 +1300
Fiji's HIV crisis could spread across the region, health experts warn
One public health expert described Fiji as a gateway country to other Pacific Islands, warning that, "We could see an increased number of [HIV] cases in New Zealand as well."