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Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +1300Watch: Vanuatu's Manaro Voui volcano spews ash
The Manaro Voui volcano is spewing ash and smoke as high as four kilometres above sea level.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:28:24 +1300
New film on West Papua highlights 'ecocide'
Armed conflict is not the only frontline for West Papuans in their struggle against Indonesian rule, according to a new film.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:31:52 +1300
US military opens environmental review for expanded Marianas training footprint
The proposal would allow military readiness activities to continue at sea and on Farallon de Medinilla, an uninhabited island north of Saipan used as a live-fire training range.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:32:21 +1300
Five takeaways from Moana Pasifika's tough loss to Chiefs
It was another tough weekend for Moana Pasifika in round four of Super Rugby Pacific.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:05:32 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 9 March
A round-up of news from around the region, including Samoa's FAST Party gaining another two seats in Parliament.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:24:29 +1300
Pasifika Sipoti in brief
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a Women's Fifa World Cup qualifier result.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:34:34 +1300
Storm star Katoa returns to Tonga to support local village as he recovers from head injury
Melbourne Storm player 'Eliesa Katoa is holidaying in Tonga as he continues to recover from a head injury he suffered last year.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:03:13 +1300
Marshall Islands aims for EU export approval
Marshall Islands fisheries authorities and tuna processors are anxiously awaiting the results of a recent EU audit of the country's readiness to meet strict export requirements for fish products.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:33:12 +1300
Tuilaepa steps down from Lakapi Samoa
Lakapi Samoa president Namulauulu Sami Leota will serve as interim chairman.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:50:02 +1300
Mocenacagi becomes Fiji's most experienced Sevens player as Vancouver semis loom
Veteran Sevuloni Mocenacagi became Fiji's most experienced sevens player, beating former captain Jerry Tuwai.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 22:12:47 +1300
Chiefs subdue Moana Pasifika in Hamilton
Moana Pasifika have lost to the Chiefs by an average margin of 41 points, including an 85-7 defeat last year.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:32:45 +1300
Rugby Sevens: Fiji expects tougher test in Vancouver
Fiji Sevens men's team head coach Osea Kolinisau is expecting tougher battles as the HSBC SVNS Series enters its fifth tournament for the season.
Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:58:04 +1300
Acid rain falls on Vanuatu islands as volcano continues to belch ash
The Vanuatu government is sending a team to Ambae island on Saturday
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:55:14 +1300
Rugby: Samoa PM threatens rival union in multi-million-dollar Australian government funding standoff
Samoa's national rugby body is caught in a high-stakes political standoff with the government as the country's prime minister refuses to sign off on a multi-million-dollar Australian government funding deal.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026 09:46:11 +1300
Pacific Business Brief: capital, trade and trends
Latest updates on capital, trade and trends from across the region, including Cruise cuts in the South Pacific, US-Tonga deep sea mining partnership, and shipwreck investment.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:17:08 +1300
'A global energy crisis': Fuel price hike looms for Pacific amid Middle East conflict
Analysts are warning Pacific Island nations to brace for impact on fuel prices as petroleum production is shot following Israeli and US attacks on Iran, and the subsequent response by Iran.