New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:42:43 +1200Pacific reach out to NZ for information on bird flu
Pacific governments have asked New Zealand for advice on handling the H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, according to the Ministry of Primary and Industries.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:44:59 +1200
Pacific Music Awards thriving on stage, struggling behind the scenes
The Pacific Music Awards marked its 22nd year this week but organisers say the event is struggling financially
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:20:25 +1200
Sydney-based boxing trainer calls for head to roll in Fiji
There's a call for Fiji Boxing chair to resign, after a Melbourne fiasco involving Fijian boxer James Singh
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:20:26 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 15 August
A round-up of news from around the region, including a figure for how many political parties are registered to contest Fiji's upcoming general elections.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +1200
Fiji court rules COI report into Malimali appointment was unlawful, null and void
The Fiji High Court has ruled that the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, in its entirety is null and void.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:04:16 +1200
'Voter suppression by stealth' - NZ govt accused of locking out Pasifika vote
The NZ government has been accused of trying to squeeze out the Pacific vote, after changing enrolment rules.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:27:22 +1200
How much will Pacific players be paid at the Rugby League World Cup?
All players at the Rugby League World Cup will be paid AU$850 per week, but individual federations can pay their players more if they can afford to
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:29:51 +1200
"An attempt to shut me up" Tuilaepa speaks out after arrest
Samoa's Leader of the Opposition, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has been arrested and charged with defamation towards Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:20:25 +1200
Pacific Music Awards thriving on stage, struggling behind the scenes
The Pacific Music Awards marked it 22nd year this week but organisers say the event is struggling financially
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:04:18 +1200
Foreign espionage increasing in Pacific, says NZSIS
New Zealand's spy agency says it is increasingly coming across espionage activity in the Pacific.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:20:17 +1200
Cook Islands election: preliminary results starting to come in
Thirteen seats are needed for a majority to form a government.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:51:40 +1200
PNG rugby worry about league impact, amid ongoing suspension
Papua New Guinea Rugby is worried about losing more ground to rugby league, as it remains suspension from World Rugby.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 05:51:40 +1200
US and several Pacific countries hit out at Chinese nuclear missile test, after PIF misses chance
A number of Pacific Islands countries have joined the United States in effectively accusing China of skirting the rules after Beijing's recent nuclear-capable missile test in the Pacific.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:00:08 +1200
Critical shift in focus to value retention for Forum Fisheries
The Forum Fisheries Agency is shifting its focus to value retention and economic development for its members.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:21:42 +1200
School hours shortened in parts of PNG as El Niño bites
Drought is also being reported in parts of the Pacific.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:34:02 +1200
Polling booths open in Cook Islands
11,000 registered voters will elect their leaders for the next four years.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:16:24 +1200
Pacific Games council give Tahiti prep the thumbs-up
The Pacific Games Council chief executive said all facilities should be ready by the end of the first quarter of 2027.
Thu, 13 Aug 2026 05:17:40 +1200
All the winners at the 2026 Pacific Music Awards
Auckland based RnB singer Sam V has topped the table at this year's Pacific Music Awards.