New Zealand Pacific

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:45:17 +1200
Seasonal weather chaos just part of the picture behind Pacific maritime tragedies, climatologist says
A Pacific regional climatologist says it is imperative that boat operators take extra caution in a time of turbulent weather.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:20:40 +1200
'They just have to get out': Civilians pay the price for West Papua conflict
The number of civillians displaced in West Papua continuities to grow as armed conflict escalates

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:34 +1200
'Stop carbon emissions': Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands leaders demand climate action
The leaders of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have issued a strong call to action to industrial nations and the international community to act on the climate crisis.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:10:04 +1200
'Protect the players': Fiji Rugby pursues development fees from overseas clubs
The Fiji Rugby Union is now actively seeking development compensation from overseas clubs when local talent transfers internationally.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:30:24 +1200
First Samoan astrophysicist encourages Pasifika students to reach for the stars
The first Samoan person to graduate with a PhD in physics at the University of Auckland has encouraged Pasifika students to remember that they belong and can succeed in academia.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:42:19 +1200
Northern Mariana Islands' mayors unite against seabed mining
The mayors of Saipan, Tinian and Aguiguan, Rota, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Islands have joined ranks against proposed seabed mining in the territory's waters.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:18:18 +1200
Samoa urges safe sex, HIV testing after Fiji declares emergency
Samoa's Health Ministry is urging Samoans to use safe sex practices, including using condoms correctly, and to avoid sharing needles as the country rolls out its HIV response.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 06:37:25 +1200
Fiji Airways relaunches direct flights to New Caledonia
The Nadi-Nouméa bi-weekly direct route was initially introduced by Fiji Airways in November 2023.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:44:29 +1200
'Not set a date': Rabuka says Fiji election timing depends on constitutional reform
Sitiveni Rabuka has not yet set a "definitive date" for Fiji's next general election as the government pushes ahead with its plans to amend the country's 2013 Constitution.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:03:10 +1200
Papuan civilians shot in latest security forces violence in Yahukimo
Reports filtering out from West Papua say six civilians were shot by Indonesian security forces last week in Yahukimo Regency.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:53:37 +1200
Pacific rivals Tonga and Samoa turn focus to 2027 Netball World Cup
After their Oceania success this month, the Pacific Islands netball powerhouses are turning their attention to their next challenge less than 12 months away.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:48:20 +1200
Naoero tells UN it will withdraw from ICC and takes aim at international seabed mining regulator
President David Adeang used a UN gathering of world leaders to announce his country's voluntary withdrawal from the International Criminal Court and criticise the International Seabed Authority.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 07:31:26 +1200
Pasifika voters urged to judge parties on results, not promises
An Auckland law academic is urging Pacific voters to look beyond election promises and consider what parties have actually delivered for their communities ahead of the general election.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:26:58 +1200
Vanuatu Citizenship Office says Andrew Tate remains a citizen, for now
The head of Vanuatu's Citizenship Office says it has not made a decision to revoke Tate's Vanuatu citizenship, as earlier reported.

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:48:31 +1200
University students push back against calls to scrap Māori and Pacific admissions scheme
The Māori and Pacific Admissions Scheme, or MAPAS, has found itself at the centre of a political debate, but University of Auckland students say it is important initiative for improving equity.

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 16:01:05 +1200
'Damaging stereotype' of Pasifika in AI-generated Voyager ad
Voyager Broadband has removed an advertisement that depicts two brown men attacking a Pākehā counterpart in "humour".

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