New Zealand Pacific

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:26:38 +1300
Mother rescued after triplets die in remote PNG community
A young mother who gave birth to triplets in a remote part of PNG was successfully evacuated, but all three of her babies died before help could reach them.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:20:49 +1300
Pacific leaders urge Jakarta to allow UN visit to West Papua
Pacific Islands leaders have used their addresses to the United Nations General Assembly to urge Indonesia to allow the UN human rights chief access to West Papua. Pacific Islands Forum...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:04:29 +1300
US congratulates Naoero on ICC withdrawal decision
A US Embassy in Suva says Naoero has joined a growing number of nations standing up for their sovereignty against the International Criminal Court's "illegitimate overreach".

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:47:22 +1300
'We will not forget': Vanuatu comes together to honour 45 lives lost at sea in recent weeks
Ni-Vanuatu people come together for a national day of mourning and remembrance to pay their respects to dozens of people who lost their lives in major boating tragedies.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:45:41 +1300
Vanuatu signs declaration to give children and youth greater voice on climate
The Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action supports governments to better consider the rights, needs and voices of children and young people in climate policies.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:48:46 +1300
Meth withdrawal symptoms getting 'scarier' in the Northern Marianas, recovery agency says
A drug recovery programme in the Northern Mariana Islands says it is seeing more severe withdrawal symptoms among some methamphetamine users than in the past.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:53:12 +1300
Samoa, Tonga netball coaches expect Fiji to bounce back stronger
The head coaches of the Samoa and Tonga netball teams say Fiji will be back stronger after their World Cup qualification heartbreak in Nuku'alofa.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:35:50 +1300
Three Bougainvilleans reportedly rescued after 70 days adrift at sea
Two men and a woman went missing while travelling from Nissan Island to Buka in July have been picked up by an overseas vessel and transported to Kiribati for assistance.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:17:09 +1300
Fijiana finish WXV Global Series Challenger unbeaten
Fiji's national women's rugby team has finished the WXV Global Series Challenger tournament unbeaten after a late penalty saw them defeat the Netherlands 20-17 on Saturday.

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 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.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:17:09 +1300
Oceania Rugby says no money to host Oceania Sevens Cup in Rotorua
Oceania Rugby has cancelled the 2026 Oceania Rugby Sevens Cup planned for Rotorua on 31 October and 1 November.

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.

Sat, 26 Sep 2026 14:40:35 +1200
Greenpeace activists removed after boarding NZ research vessel Tangaroa
Police are considering charges against Greenpeace protesters who occupied a state-owned ship in protest at seabed mining.

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.

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