New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 17:32:12 +1200'Hate and discrimination': Temple attack sparks outrage in Fiji's Indo-Fijian community
Fiji's former attorney-general claims attacks on the Indo-Fijian community are on the rise and the government is largely ignoring them.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:36:49 +1200
New Caledonia’s political parties commit to 'historic' deal in France
Pro-and-anti-independence parties committed to a deal regarding the future political status of the French Pacific territory on Saturday.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:03:43 +1200
Allan Bird: Punishing offenders must come first to tackle PNG's cycle of violence
The governor of East Sepik Province says that the immediate focus must be on policing, with a hard push to punish the offenders, before there can be talk of jobs and education.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 06:19:37 +1200
Amanda Masono eyes Atolls seat in Bougainville's election
Masono, who entered parliament in 2020 after winning one of the three seats reserved for women, is campaigning alongside men for an open seat once held by her father.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:19:39 +1200
CNMI and Guam decry rushed military proposal, demand more time for public input
CNMI and Guam groups are calling for a 45-day extension to the public feedback period on a US military proposal for joint military exercises.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 11:23:32 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 14 July
A round-up of news from around the region, including a long-anticipated decision from the International Court of Justice on countries responsibilities for climate change due next week.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 07:06:30 +1200
Flying Fijians topple Scotland in front of home crowd
Head coach Mick Byrne praised his players for their grit in the 29-14 vicotry over the visitors in front of over 10,000 fans at the National Stadium in Suva.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 11:28:15 +1200
New All Black Timoci Tavatavanawai makes dream come true
Timoci Tavatavanawai knows his dad would be incredibly proud.
Sun, 13 Jul 2025 10:52:53 +1200
A ceremony of silence: Echoes of mana and a chief's ascent
In Fiji, a new chief from an eminent dynasty emerged before the crowds, shrouded in silence, accompanied only by the sound of birds.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:29:33 +1200
Cook Islands MP warns workers to pay more tax despite minimum wage increase
Teariki Heather warns the minimum wage increase from NZ$9.50 to $10 from 1 July could harm the people the minimum wage policy is supposed to help.
Mon, 14 Jul 2025 13:23:24 +1200
From fathers to sons: Fiji rugby legacy continues against Scotland
A former Fiji captain says is excited by the selection of his son and the son of a former teammate in the Fijian national team for their game against Scotland.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:10:43 +1200
East Sepik Province in PNG gets innovative to solve health issues
The governor of East Sepik Province in Papua New Guinea has announced a partnership with a local pharmacy to improve access to drugs and medicines.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 15:42:33 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 11 July
A round-up of news from around the region, including China handing over an approximately US$44,600 donation to the newly installed chief of Fiji's Lau group.
Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:02:04 +1200
Medical students in Fiji are reportedly submitting AI-generated assignments
It is causing concerns among health educators in the country.
Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:44:48 +1200
Violence in Papua New Guinea appears to be increasing
"We're having law and order problems that have in the past tended to be restricted to certain provinces and locations seem to have extended to additional provinces."