New Zealand Pacific

Mon, 25 May 2026 07:16:29 +1200
Health services for US veterans from Freely Associated States remain elusive
US military veterans from three North Pacific nations have been lobbying for years to get help for their hundreds of military veterans.

Mon, 25 May 2026 14:55:02 +1200
'We always stay hopeful': Umaga on Moana Pasifika's future
Moana Pasifika's head coach Fa'alogo Tana Umaga says they are still hopeful the team continue on in Super Rugby Pacific in 2027.

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:33:22 +1200
Chambers backs Pacific police leaders confronting corruption challenges amid drug trade concerns
Richard Chambers says there is a willingness among Pacific police chiefs, most of whom are dealing with corruption in their ranks, to discuss issues with humility.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:57:04 +1200
Appeal filed against Samoan PM's acquittal over high-profile conspiracy case
In March, the District Court in Apia cleared Prime Minister Laauli of criminal charges stemming from a probe into an unsolved, fatal hit and run in 2021.

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:30:11 +1200
Auckland FC continue celebrations with inaugural OFC Pro League triumph over South Melbourne
The win over South Melbourne was inspired by the club's A-League success the previous night.

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:54:39 +1200
Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua lament blown referee call in loss to Western Force
Zac Lomax's contentious late try deprived the Fijians of their second road win of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Mon, 25 May 2026 04:54:33 +1200
Moana Pasifika fight back falls short of a miracle
Analysis: Against Queensland Reds, in what is their last home game for 2026, the Miracle Failagii-captained side took to the field as warriors ready to defend their home turf until the last one fell, writes Iliesa Tora.

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:07:37 +1200
Ni-Vanuatu man acquitted of murder after sawing man's foot off for cash
A ni-Vanuatu banana picker in Australia has been acquitted of murder after sawing off a grandfather's foot in exchange for NZ$6000.

Sat, 23 May 2026 21:04:13 +1200
Super Rugby: Fijian Drua v Western Force
All the action as the Drua take on the Western Force in Perth.

Sat, 23 May 2026 15:50:43 +1200
Recap: Moana Pasifika lose close one to Reds
All the action from Albany as Moana Pasifika host the Reds.

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:48:32 +1200
Pacific concerns about militarisation - and NZ's role in it
New Zealand is playing a key role in integrating Pacific defence forces, but concerns linger about the regional social licence.

Sat, 23 May 2026 07:33:22 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 23 May
A round-up of news from around the region, including Air New Zealand's plans for its flight routes to the Pacific.

Fri, 22 May 2026 14:50:02 +1200
Taiwan rejects Nauru's 'Province of China' label, says 'does not reflect reality'
It comes after the Nauru government issued a directive to all government officials and public bodies to avoid using terminology or symbols inconsistent with the One China Principle.

Fri, 22 May 2026 16:57:09 +1200
Indonesia says 8 civilians killed by West Papua rebels
But the West Papua National Liberation Army, which claimed responsibility for the killings, says the victims were Indonesian military intelligence officers.

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