New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:57:59 +1200Jarome Luai becomes first official signing for PNG Chiefs
Jarome Luai has become the first official signing for the PNG Chiefs ahead of joining the NRL in 2028, the club has confirmed.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:45:22 +1200
Saipan woman jailed over multi-jurisdiction Bitcoin fraud
Sze Man Yu Inos, also known as "Yuki," was handed a 71-month sentence by the United States District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:43:32 +1200
Papua New Guinea PM Marape arrives in China to strengthen economic links
James Marape says the southern Chinese province, Guandong, is the focal point for PNG as it seeks more access to the Chinese market.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:39:10 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 29 April
A round-up of news from around the region, including impacts from Maila on Solomon Islands food sources.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:52:47 +1200
Fijin Drua women's team named for 2026 Super Rugby W
Super Rugby W kicks off in June.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:39:10 +1200
Pacific sipoti in brief for 29 April
A round-up of sports news, including Jerry Tuwai's latest role.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:12:11 +1200
Samoa opens Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic at main hospital
Samoa's health minister says the clinic will provide integrated and holistic care to local communities.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:06:15 +1200
Niuean voters head to the polls Saturday
Cost of living dominates the 2026 Niue General Election scheduled to be held on Saturday, 2 May (Sunday NZT).
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:55:44 +1200
Pacific drug smuggling puts children at risk, warns non-profit
ChildFund New Zealand is calling for a broader response to illicit drugs in light of the rise of sophisticated drug smuggling operations in the Pacific.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:57:22 +1200
US pushes for 'trade over aid' agenda, urging wealthier nations to rethink spending
The United States is expected to roll out an initiative encouraging high-income countries to scale back their aid spending this month.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:46:42 +1200
Alex Johnston and Jarome Luai set to join PNG Chiefs in major get for NRL expansion team
Jarome Luai is expected to put pen to paper on a deal with the PNG Chiefs, who have announced South Sydney try-scoring freak Alex Johnston as their historic first signing.
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:01:04 +1200
Girmitiya ancestry the inspiration behind Fijian writer's debut novel
A woman whose great-grandparents - all eight of them - were Girmitiya labourers brought to Fiji has put their stories into her debut novel.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:58:53 +1200
Starlink set to return to Papua New Guinea after court quashes ban, clearing path for connectivity
A PNG National Court ruling to overturn a ban on Starlink has been widely welcomed, fresh off the back of a natural disaster which highlighted the need for low-orbit satellite services in the country.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:34:05 +1200
Manele claws back support as one opposition MP defects to join government
Government House has confirmed to RNZ Pacific that the MP for South New Georgia Rendova and Tetepare, David Gina, was sworn in as Minister for Rural Development on Sunday afternoon.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:26:18 +1200
Fijian PM Rabuka throws government support behind controversial waste-to-energy project
But Fiji's Environment Ministry permanent secretary says no decision had been made yet on the proposed multi-million-dollar project at Vuda Point backed by an Australian billionaire.
Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:53:56 +1200
Families plead for expanded land search as Mariana crew remain missing
The United States Coast Guard and partner agencies have now logged more than 85 hours searching for the missing crew of the cargo vessel Mariana, sweeping over 127,900 square nautical...