New Zealand Pacific
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:17 +1200Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:26:18 +1200Calls grow for independent probe after Fiji custody death sparks torture allegations
More allegations of torture by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces are emerging in local media amid growing calls for an independent investigation into the death of a man in military custody.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:58 +1200Trump approves major disaster declaration for Northern Marianas following Sinlaku
CNMI's delegate to the US Congress says the declaration clears the way for federal aid to begin flowing to communities battered by the Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:32:28 +1200'We are at the mercy of the market': Marshall Islands minister warns on fuel supply
The Marshall Islands government declared a 90-day state of economic emergency at the beginning of the month due to the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45:12 +1200Fijian Drua launch global search for 'exceptional' new head coach
The Fiji-based franchise is seeking a successor to Glen Jackson to lead "the very best of Fijian rugby talent" in Super Rugby Pacific.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:53:12 +1200Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua battle on despite set-backs
Injuries to key players continue to hamstring both the Drua and Moana Pasifika as they head to Christchurch for this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific 'Super Round'.
Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:58 +1200CNMI: Tinian reels from Sinlaku as evacuees, aid groups and officials chart recovery
Evacuees sheltering at Tinian Elementary School are recounting how they fled for safety and what they found when they returned home following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:33:02 +1200One person dead as search continues for missing cargo vessel crew off Saipan
Divers from the US Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron recovered the deceased individual Monday following a detailed underwater assessment of the vessel, Mariana.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:49 +1200'His life mattered': Family of man who died in Fiji military custody says he begged for his life
Jone Vakarisi was heard screaming and begging before he was "brutalised to death" in Fiji military custody last week, according to his sister.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:08:45 +1200Solomon Islands opposition alleges 'millions' offered by government lobbyists to buy back power
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister's Office has told RNZ Pacific that Jeremiah Manele will not respond to the allegations.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:09:51 +1200Invoking Biketawa: the Pacific's regional response to the fuel crisis explained
Pacific leaders have reportedly moved to invoke the Pacific Islands Forum's highest regional crisis response measure over a looming fuel crisis.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:12:19 +1200Northern Marianas seeks 'major disaster' declaration after Typhoon Sinlaku devastation
The Northern Mariana Islands is appealing to US President Trump to declare a "major disaster" following Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastation.
Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:15 +1200Pacific news in brief for 22 April
A round-up news from around the region, including Solomon Islands national carrier announcing temporary adjustments in response to the global fuel crisis.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:24:09 +1200Indonesia's human rights body to investigate deaths of 12 Papuans in military operation
Indonesia's National Commission on Human Rights says it is investigating deaths of a dozen West Papuans in a military operation.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:53:04 +1200'We can do this': Rejected Super Rugby bidder says it can keep Moana Pasifika going
The founder of a Māori and Pacific-led professional rugby club has hit out at Moana Pasifika's business model, saying they have the finances and people to keep the Super Rugby franchise afloat.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:23:38 +1200Five lessons from Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika's contrasting weekend results
What can the Drua and Moana Pasifika teams learn from their round 10 matches that they can take forward to Super Round this weekend?