New Zealand Pacific

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:30:47 +1300
Inmates in critical condition after confrontation with PNG corrections officers
A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison were injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:03:16 +1300
Watch: Moana Pasifika CEO Debbie Sorensen on the club's funding struggles
Despite financial challenges, Moana Pasifika is "here to stay", according to the Super Rugby franchise chief executive Debbie Sorensen.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:35:07 +1300
Pacific geopolitics: Leaders meet in Honolulu as US pushes 'America First' commercial agenda
Analysis: Pacific nations this week received their first major "America First" treatment in the sunny metropolis of Honolulu.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:39:41 +1300
French Senate votes on New Caledonia’s future status
French Senators have endorsed a constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:55:40 +1300
Japan provides US$4.2m polio lifeline to Papua New Guinea
Japan has provided Papua New Guinea with much-needed funds to help the country ramp up its polio vaccinations and response.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:46:53 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 26 February
A round-up of news from around the region, including Fiji, Palau and Tuvalu to preparation meetings in the lead-up this year's UN climate conference.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:55:28 +1300
Former Nauru President Ludwig Scotty dies aged 77
He passed away on Wednesday after a short illness, surrounded by his family, the Nauru government said in a statement.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:22:36 +1300
NRL kicks off in Vegas this weekend
The Knights and Cowboys open season 2026 at the 65,000-capacity Allegiant Stadium.

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 05:46:01 +1300
Super Rugby: The NZ$600k hurdle keeping Moana Pasifika out of Tonga
While the hunger for poaching Pacific rugby talent appears insatiable, the same appetite does not exist for providing for the islands.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:52:53 +1300
Samoa, Australia sign policing and cybersecurity deals in Apia
Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Schmidt and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong signed the agreements "to bolster shared work", the Australia's High Commission in Samoa said.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:13:24 +1300
Vanuatu authorities confirm minor eruption at Ambae volcano
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department says the Ambae volcano alert level has been upgraded following increased activity.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +1300
New study finds Papua New Guinea children among world's most affected by ear disease
Children in Papua New Guinea have some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear infections, a new study has found.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:21:56 +1300
Auckland prison inmates earn their 'second chance' through pilot football initiative
A new football coaching programme at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility is offering inmates "a second chance" in life.

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:56:26 +1300
Airlines push back on Samoa's airport fee hike
Airlines have hit out against an airport fare increase in Samoa that will add more than NZ$100 to outgoing ticket prices.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:31:12 +1300
New chancery to be built for NZ High Commission in PNG
Construction has begun for a new chancery to be New Zealand's High Commission in Papua New Guinea.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:53:02 +1300
'Buy an island': CNMI leader makes pitch to investors at US-Pacific summit in Hawaii
The Northen Mariana Islands is open for business and eager to attract private investment to help revive its struggling economy, the governor of the self-governing American territory says.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:15:44 +1300
Shark attack fatality reignites safety v environment debate in New Caledonia
The latest shark attack related fatality in New Caledonia has reignited debate about whether popuations of the large fish should be culled.

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:41:51 +1300
Tahiti United have another OFC Pro League match postponed
Already playing a catch-up match at the end of the OFC Pro League's round three, Tahiti United now have a second postponed game.

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