New Zealand Pacific

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:54:04 +1300
Pacific Island teams fall short in RLWC semifinals despite historic campaigns
Samoa, Tonga and Fiji made their mark across the men's and women's competitions at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:19:09 +1300
Marape unveils 'no more than three children' policy to manage PNG's high birth rate
Prime Minister James Marape's government plans to introduce a policy encouraging families to stick to a maximum of three children.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:15:23 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 9 November
Pacific news in brief from around the region, including an influenza outbreak in Vanuatu's Tanna province.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 12:09:53 +1300
'Coalition united': No-confidence motion against Vanuatu PM Napat withdrawn before vote
Prime Minister Jotham Napat says his five-party coalition remains intact and that the opposition's motion of no confidence had "no substance".

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:28:38 +1300
Taiwan shuts Papua New Guinea office, cuts all aid and halts LNG purchases
It comes less than four months after Papua New Guinea's government announced the closure of Taiwan's mission in Port Moresby.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 14:06:05 +1300
World Vision calls for child-centered climate financing ahead of COP 31
With the United Nations annual climate talks set to begin this week, advocates are calling for urgent changes to how climate financing is administered so those most affected are not...

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 07:25:18 +1300
Advocacy group warns proposed US Census changes could deepen inequalities in Pacific territories
Right to Democracy is urging the US Census Bureau to withdraw the proposals, warning they could further marginalise communities in American territories.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:46:26 +1300
'Shared values' see Pacific Forum increase partnerships with Middle East countries
The Pacific Forum's chairman and secretary-general are in the Middle East to lobby for investment in the Pacific's Resilience Facility.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:46:26 +1300
Pacific warns of debt pressure as Commonwealth looks to strengthen climate finance
The Commonwealth has committed to strengthening climate finance, as Pacific Islands call for urgent action at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:46:26 +1300
Fiji MP says 'either way' constitution vote will see her lose her job
A Fijian Cabinet minister says no matter how she votes on the government's constitutional amendments, she'll almost certainly lose her job.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:59:10 +1300
France secure big win over Fiji in Nations Championship clash
Having held a commanding 26-3 lead at halftime, the hosts raked in a total of seven tries, to claim a bonus point win as well.

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:25:48 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: Toa Samoa v Australian Kangaroos
Look back at all the action as the Kangaroos defeated Toa Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semifinals.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 19:51:01 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: Fiji Bulikula v Australian Jillaroos
All the action as the Fiji Bulikula take on the Jillaroos in the women's Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 09:14:38 +1300
Ah Kiong hat-trick helps Samoa beat Zimbabwe
Lattrell Ah Kiong's tally contributed to Manu Samoa's total haul of seven tries in the match.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 21:19:28 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: Fetū Samoa v Kiwi Ferns
Look back at all the action as the Kiwi Ferns defeated Fetū Samoa in the Rugby League World Cup semifinal.

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:38:22 +1300
Tonga gets one over Romania in rugby test
Tonga has beaten Romania 43-38 in its World Rugby Nations Cup clash in Bucharest.

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