New Zealand Pacific

Tue, 26 May 2026 17:04:09 +1200
'Good news' coming for Moana Pasifika's future, says Winston Peters
Shareholders of Moana Pasifika have voted to appoint liquidators to the holding company of the Super Rugby team.

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:54:35 +1200
'Threat to democracy': Indonesian filmmaker decries military crackdown on documentary
An Indonesian filmmaker says the crackdown by authorities on his West Papua documentary in some parts of the country is a threat to democracy.

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:14:54 +1200
Shareholders vote to pull the plug on Moana Pasifika
The Super Rugby Pacific franchise signalled earlier this year that it was likely to disband unless it could find new investors to fund the team.

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:13:27 +1200
PNG prime minister visits France as two countries strengthen ties
Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape met French President Emmanuel Macron last week.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:25:44 +1200
Cooks dengue-free, but cases still being reported in other areas of the Pacific
Dengue is being reported this month in Tonga, New Caledonia, Samoa, and in Futuna.

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:13:27 +1200
Fiji enters election campaign mode, polling date still pending
The Electoral Commission has urged all political parties, candidates, supporters, organisations, and members of the public to campaign peacefully, truthfully, and in accordance with the law.

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:25:44 +1200
Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news from around the region, including typhoon Sinlaku's impact on power in Guam.

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:13:27 +1200
Eels legend named as PNG Chiefs assistant coach
As a coach, Luke Burt has held roles at the Eels, the Titans, and the Burleigh Bears in the English Super League.

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:16:29 +1200
Health services for US veterans from Freely Associated States remain elusive
US military veterans from three North Pacific nations have been lobbying for years to get help for their hundreds of military veterans.

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:55:02 +1200
'We always stay hopeful': Umaga on Moana Pasifika's future
Moana Pasifika's head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:33:22 +1200
Chambers backs Pacific police leaders confronting corruption challenges amid drug trade concerns
Richard Chambers says there is a willingness among Pacific police chiefs, most of whom are dealing with corruption in their ranks, to discuss issues with humility.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:57:04 +1200
Appeal filed against Samoan PM's acquittal over high-profile conspiracy case
In March, the District Court in Apia cleared Prime Minister Laauli of criminal charges stemming from a probe into an unsolved, fatal hit and run in 2021.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:11 +1200
Auckland FC continue celebrations with inaugural OFC Pro League triumph over South Melbourne
The win over South Melbourne was inspired by the club's A-League success the previous night.

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