New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:29:51 +1300Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu
A tsunami warning has been cancelled after a 7.2 magnitude quake off Vanuatu.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:49:13 +1300
Recap: Rugby League World Cup: PNG v Samoa
Look back on the action as Toa Samoa runs riot in Port Moresby.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 17:24:10 +1300
Recap: Fiji Bulikula too strong for Orchids at World Cup
Look back on the action as the PNG Orchids host the Fiji Bulikula in Port Moresby.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:23:59 +1300
Australia rugby league head stands firm by PNG Chiefs name
Australian Rugby League has vowed to keep using the name of the PNG Chiefs franchise in the NRL despite NZ Rugby's legal challenge.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:37:36 +1300
Tonga secures its second win at Rugby League World Cup
Tonga recorded its second win at the Rugby League World Cup on Friday night, beating Lebanon 36-0 in Sydney.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:14:10 +1300
'Test of regionalism': Pacific church group calls for review of Israel's PIF role
The Pacific Conference of Churches also wants all Pacific Islands Forum engagement with Israel suspended until it complies with international court rulings and UN resolutions.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:19:01 +1300
Fetū Samoa thrash Wales in 14-try World Cup romp
Samoa scored 14 tries in the World Cup clash.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:23:04 +1300
Bougainville scars acknowledged as Papua New Guinea MPs near big decision
Emotional debate has taken place in Papua New Guinea's parliament as it debates whether to approve independence for the autonomous region.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 11:53:57 +1300
Rare Parkinson’s form more common in Pacific communities
A form of Parkinson's disease once considered rare is far more common in Pacific communities than previously recognised.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:13:55 +1300
New Caledonia pro-independence leaders boycott EU critical minerals deal
Pro-independence leaders have boycotted the signing of a strategic partnership deal on critical raw materials between the European US and the French Pacific territory.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:50:33 +1300
West Papuan civil society calls for UN and Pacific access to region
Indonesia says human rights issues in Papua are being dealt with, but civil society says access for the UN rights office and dialogue is needed.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:08:41 +1300
Rugby League World Cup: Pacific teams brace for crucial round two clashes
The second round of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup will determine which Pacific Island teams will stay in the race for top-two finishes in their pools in both the men's and women's competitions.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:43:32 +1300
Vanuatu government warns against claims of breakaway 'second republic'
Prime Minister Jotham Napat has voiced serious concern over claims of a "second republic" by a group in the small northern province of Torba.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:54:26 +1300
World Rugby chief travels to Apia to resolve Samoa rugby rift
World Rugby chairman is expected to have direct talks with Samoan Prime Minister La'auli as two rival unions battle for control of the sport.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:32:26 +1300
Israel's relationship with Pacific is 'biblical, ageless, real', Fijian deputy PM says
A Fijian deputy prime minister says the "entire Pacific Islands" identifies with Israel in response to it being accepted into the Pacific Islands Forum as a development partner.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:35:34 +1300
Rabuka defends Fiji election timeline as opposition claims he plans to 'abort' polls
Fijians are being reassured by the country's prime minister and his senior government ministers that they will head to the polls before the 6 February 2027 deadline.
Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:02:01 +1300
Medicine pool proposal at WHO gets support from Pacific Islands
Pacific Island countries have responded keenly to a proposal by Malaysia for a procurement pool for access to some essential medicines.