New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:30:12 +1300French Senate votes on New Caledonia’s future status
French Senators have endorsed a Constitutional amendment text regarding New Caledonia's future status.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:52:53 +1300
Samoa, Australia sign policing and cybersecurity deals in Apia
Prime Minister La'aulialemalietoa Schmidt and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong signed the agreements "to bolster shared work", the Australia's High Commission in Samoa said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:13:24 +1300
Vanuatu authorities confirm minor eruption at Ambae volcano
Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department says the Ambae volcano alert level has been upgraded following increased activity.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +1300
New study finds Papua New Guinea children among world's most affected by ear disease
Children in Papua New Guinea have some of the world's highest rates of childhood middle ear infections, a new study has found.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:21:56 +1300
Auckland prison inmates earn their 'second chance' through pilot football initiative
A new football coaching programme at Kohuora Auckland South Corrections Facility is offering inmates "a second chance" in life.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:56:26 +1300
Airlines push back on Samoa's airport fee hike
Airlines have hit out against an airport fare increase in Samoa that will add more than NZ$100 to outgoing ticket prices.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:31:12 +1300
New chancery to be built for NZ High Commission in PNG
Construction has begun for a new chancery to be New Zealand's High Commission in Papua New Guinea.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:53:02 +1300
'Buy an island': CNMI leader makes pitch to investors at US-Pacific summit in Hawaii
The Northen Mariana Islands is open for business and eager to attract private investment to help revive its struggling economy, the governor of the self-governing American territory says.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:15:44 +1300
Shark attack fatality reignites safety v environment debate in New Caledonia
The latest shark attack related fatality in New Caledonia has reignited debate about whether popuations of the large fish should be culled.
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:41:51 +1300
Tahiti United have another OFC Pro League match postponed
Already playing a catch-up match at the end of the OFC Pro League's round three, Tahiti United now have a second postponed game.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:51:22 +1300
Fiji's largest church and government launch three-year prayer campaign to tackle drugs, HIV crisis
Fiji's biggest Christian denomination has joined forces with the state in its efforts to address illicit drug use and the spread of HIV and AIDS in the population.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:49:00 +1300
Fijian PM Rabuka stands by anti-corruption body after arrest of coalition government critic
The Fijian Prime Minister says his government will not interfere with the work of the country's anti-corruption agency following the latest turn of events involving a British-Fijian national.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:06:02 +1300
Flying Fijians to play home Nations Championship matches in UK
Fiji is taking its Nations Rugby Championship games this year to Liverpool, Cardiff and Edinburgh.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:32:47 +1300
DJ Mu immortalised in new Wellington mural
Local legend, Fat Freddy's Drop co-founder Chris Faiumu, died suddenly last year.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:22:33 +1300
Local doctor dies in suspected shark attack in Nouméa
Investigators believe the shark attack happened near the popular beach of Anse Vata in New Caledonia's capital Nouméa.
Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:54:02 +1300
Flights from Samoa to cost more from 1 March
Travellers flying out of Samoa will soon have to pay extra on every trip, with new fees added by the Samoa Airport Authority.
Mon, 23 Feb 2026 15:59:56 +1300
Moana Pasifika can't afford to play in Tonga, look for alternative venue for Chiefs match
A lack of funding has forced Moana Pasifika to cancel hosting their Super Rugby Pacific round nine match against the Chiefs in Nuku'alofa.