New Zealand Pacific
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:40:52 +1300Is New Zealand living up to the 'Pacific family' rhetoric on climate-related migration?
An in-depth look at whether New Zealand is doing enough to live up to the "Pacific family" rhetoric in the face of the climate crisis and its threats that continue to reshape the region.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:42:11 +1300Oceania Pro League: South Island and Tahiti United get a draw
Having led 1-0 at halftime and 2-1 in the second spell, the Tahitian side could not keep the South Islanders away.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:19:03 +1300Second loss for the Drua as Waratahs claim second win
Co-captain Frank Lomani said post-match they could not continue with the good start they made.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:50:41 +1300Pacific nations too dependent on seasonal worker schemes, labour expert warns
Concerns are rising that Pacific Island nations may be too dependent on remittances, as temporary worker schemes in wealthier countries become more popular.
Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:19:03 +1300Super Rugby Pacific: Hurricanes down Moana Pasifika in capital thrashing
Moana Pasifika kicked off the scoring against the Hurricanes but could not keep the momentum up.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:41:02 +1300Palau court denies Senate bid to stop US deportee deal
Palau's Supreme Court has denied an application by the Senate for a stay order on the government's plan to take third country nationals deported from the United States.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:31:39 +1300New Caledonia's Congress endorses 'rigorous' 2026 budget
New Caledonia's legislators endorsed the French Pacific territory's 2026 budget on Thursday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:18:12 +1300Former Fiji prime minister and ex-police commissioner on bail in inciting mutiny case
The former prime minister and police commissioner appeared in court on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:11:05 +1300Teams 'ready to attack' in OFC Pro League third round
All eight teams will be in action for the third round of the OFC Pro League which begins on Saturday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:48:58 +1300Umaga shakes up Moana Pasifika with seven debuants set for Hurricanes showdown
The Moana Pasifika head coach has made the bold decision to rest some of his star players who featured in the 40-26 win against the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:48:05 +1300Fijian Drua set for a tough battle against NSW Waratahs
Head coach Glen Jackson has made changes to the team to face the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:08:45 +1300New Zealand Defence Force rescues two people stranded at sea south of Tonga
The men were found floating in a small wooden boat after departing Tongatapu ten days ago.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:58:13 +1300Vanuatu pushing on with climate UN resolution despite US resistance
Ralph Regenvanu says "we very much hope" the United States "will engage in this normal multilateral process".
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:33:41 +1300Pasifika science experts urged to take the lead on challenges facing the region
The chair of the Pacific Academy of Sciences says it's time Pasifika experts take the lead on climate change, health, renewable energy and traditional knowledge in the region.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:51:51 +1300Papua New Guinea one step away from being blacklisted, global money laundering watchdog warns
The Financial Action Task Force has placed PNG on its "grey list" due to "strategic deficiencies" in government oversight, but the Prime Minister Marape says the country will "work its way out".
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:08 +1300Official documents reveal friction between NZ and Cook Islands over Russian vessels
Cook Islands continued to register sanctioned vessels tied to Russia's "shadow fleet" months after New Zealand began raising concerns, documents released under the Official Information Act shows.