New Zealand Pacific
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:08:27 +1300Cook Islanders urged to be prepared for potential cyclone
Cook Islanders are being urged to get ready as a tropical depression brews in the country's waters.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:15:22 +1300High Court declines NZ Rugby's bid for interim injunction on PNG Chiefs
The High Court has declined New Zealand Rugby's application for an interim injunction on the PNG Chiefs NRL rugby league franchise using its name
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 20:24:13 +1300Guam declares 'Condition of Readiness 3' as tropical depression approaches
Guam has been placed in 'Condition of Readiness 3' as a Tropical Storm moves towards the Mariana Islands.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:02:08 +1300Tropical Storm Champi: Another typhoon threatens Marianas
Tropical Storm Champi forecast to strengthen into a category 2 typhoon before passing over or near Guam on Sunday.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:17:13 +1300Call for criminal groups to be declared terrorists, as PNG police seize more high-grade guns
PNG police have been stepping up counter-terrorism efforts, as MPs call for criminal groups to be declared "terrorists".
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:01:49 +1300Fijian chief warns coup immunity debate must address inequality and social issues
Ratu Tevita Mara urges leaders to address economic disparity, drugs and HIV crisis alongside constitutional reform.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:39:41 +1300Haze over Papua from forest fires causes mass disruptions, health issues
Haze and smoke from large wildfires in Indonesia, including West Papua, have resulted in flight disruptions and respiratory problems in the region.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:24:56 +1300Cyclone alert in force for Cook Islands as tropical depression intensifies
The Cook Islands Metservice warns tropical depression TD01F could reach category 1 strength within the next 24 hours as it tracks towards the low lying atoll Suwarrow.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:16:25 +1300Rugby League World Cup: Pacific Island teams name for opening round
All eight Pacific Island teams competing at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup have named their line-ups for the first round of matches this upcoming weekend.
Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:47:42 +1300Vanuatu doctor warns men against injecting foreign substances into genitals
A local doctor is urging Ni-Vanuatu men not to inject silicone and other substances into their genitals, as it is placing further strain on an already under-pressure the health system.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:40:53 +1300'Poor becoming poorer': South Auckland foodbanks warn poverty is deepening among Pasifika
Foodbanks in South Auckland warn that the high demand they are seeing from Pasifika families is just the tip of the iceberg.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:47:49 +1300TNRL rejects claims it is blocking Tonga from using 'Mate Ma'a Tonga' name
The trademark owners of the MMT identity say they never demanded royalties for on-field use of the name.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:45:01 +1300NZSIS to support Fiji intelligence review amid foreign interference claims
The Fijian government has partnered with New Zealand's intelligence agency to reform its national security system following recent US allegations of Chinese infiltration.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:50:42 +1300Northern Marianas governor backs nuclear power for the US territory
Nuclear power is safe and should be considered as an alternative energy source, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands leader says.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:50:42 +1300Kiwi holidaymakers urged to plan ahead as Pacific cyclone season looms
Pacific travel agents are warning Kiwi travellers to stay alert in the coming months amid warnings of heightened cyclone activity in the region.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:59:50 +1300Case of woman stuck in Cook Islands may be hot to handle, immigration lawyer says
Despite assistance from Cook Islands Immigration, neither New Zealand nor Australia have approved a transit visa for her return home.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 05:31:22 +1300Samoan love song makes history at the 2026 Silver Scroll Awards
LALEILEI marks the first time a song written entirely in Gagana Samoa has won New Zealand's most prestigious songwriting award.
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:53:08 +1300Why Tonga's rugby league team can't use 'Mate Ma'a Tonga' brand at World Cup
The Tonga men's national rugby league team will be known as Tonga Rugby League 13 - or simply 'Tonga 13' - heading into the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.