New Zealand Pacific
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:42:17 +1200Samoa police denied access to interview accused hitmen in person - acting commissioner
Samoa's Acting Police Commissioner Leiataua Samueleu Afamasaga said the police had sought permission to visit the pair in Vietnam to conduct interviews.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:11:40 +1200
Bougainville Copper Limited takes stock after Panguna license setback
Bougainville Copper Limited has been told it its license for the Panguna copper and gold mine has been suspended.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:23:30 +1200
Pacific preparing for potential El Niño impacts
PNG prime minister James Marape said the government was taking early action to ensure that communities, particularly those in drought-prone and water-scarce locations, are prepared.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:23:30 +1200
Mealamu 'really happy' with naming of Ardie Savea as ABs captain
Former All Blacks legend Maiavatele Keven Mealamu believes Ardie Savea's performance as a player will go up a notch after being named New Zealand captain.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:08:48 +1200
Alcohol sales banned in New Caledonia as election approaches
The measure is supposed to "prevent public unrest", amongst other reasons.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:42:17 +1200
A.R.T and Sam V lead nominations at Pacific Music Awards
Porirua trio A.R.T and Auckland RnB singer Sam V lead the pack with five nominations each.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:35:00 +1200
Moana Pasifika decision due this week - NZR
New All Blacks captain Ardie Savea says he is hopeful that something will work out for the team.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:23:19 +1200
PNG's ruling party supports 15-year transition period for Bougainville
The PANGU Party says it would support a 15-year transition process for Bougainville, regardless of whether parliament votes for or against independence.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:20 +1200
Dozens of packages containing 'white substances' wash up around Fiji
Fiji police say 27 parcels were found in the Lau group, and these are currently being tested at the forensics lab in Suva.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:45:18 +1200
The response that convinced All Blacks coach Dave Rennie he'd chosen the right captain
Ardie Savea never campaigned to be All Blacks captain. In fact, it was his reticence that convinced coach Dave Rennie he'd made the right choice.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:52:56 +1200
Our Changing World: Analysing ash and studying Vanuatu’s volcanoes
Dr Jenni Hopkins is analysing ash samples from recent and past eruptions to work out exactly what elements are present.
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:52:56 +1200
Dramatic cybercrime increase in Asia, South Pacific, says Interpol
Interpol says there has been a large rise in cybercrime across Asia and the South Pacific.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:13:43 +1200
'One of the greatest honours in sport': Ardie Savea as All Blacks captain
New All Blacks Head Coach Dave Rennie has revealed his first squad.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:08:37 +1200
Mixed reactions to fishing flip in several Pacific waters
An executive order by Donald Trump to restore commercial fishing in several protected waters has had mixed responses.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:30:21 +1200
'Not all Polynesians can do what I can': 11-year-old Samoan footballer signs with Paris FC
Wellington-born Aquila Peleseuma has been offered a pathway to professional football in Frace.
Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:28:13 +1200
International flights return to Saipan after Super Typhoon Sinlaku
South Korean carrier Jeju Air landed at Saipan International Airport early on Sunday, restoring direct international air service to the CNMI.
Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:20:54 +1200
NZ risks undermining health outcomes in the Pacific with 'misguided' tack on WHO
The New Zealand government is being warned that continued political antipathy towards the World Health Organisation risks undermining health outcomes in the Pacific.
Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:29:00 +1200
Hawke's Bay enslaver and human trafficker Joseph Matamata granted parole
Joseph Matamata, who also goes by Viliamu Samu, was the first person to be convicted of both human trafficking and slavery in New Zealand.