New Zealand Pacific
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:05:36 +1200Four months on, still no charges in death of man in Fiji military custody
The Fiji Police Force has yet to charge any suspects four months after the alleged murder of the reportedly infamous Jone Vakarisi while he was in military custody.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:32:01 +1200
Tonga government appoints three new ministers
The Tongan prime minister had announced last week that changes would be made after two Cabinet ministers were found guilty of bribery.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:35:35 +1200
Fiji to increase littering fines fivefold from September
The Fijian government says the tougher penalties are aimed at changing behaviour and reducing littering nationwide.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 06:32:01 +1200
Tongan Language Week provides an opportunity for Tongans to embrace their identity
Finding your identity, as a person of mixed Tongan heritage, can be challenging if you don't speak the Tongan language.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:46:05 +1200
CNMI mayors warn of escalating meth crisis, ask for more DEA resources
The Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands is experiencing a methamphetamine crisis, the four local mayors of the US territory have warned.
Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:06:49 +1200
Large demos across West Papua meet with mixed responses by police
Dozens of large demonstrations by West Papuans across main centres in Indonesia's Papua region met with mixed responses by police.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 08:01:13 +1200
OFC supports withdrawal of FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal
Members of the Oceania Football Confederation have stated their support for withdrawal of the FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal initiated by FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:23:17 +1200
OFC Pro League prepares for its second season
The Oceania Football Confederation Professional League will begin in February 2027.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:42:43 +1200
Pacific reach out to NZ for information on bird flu
Pacific governments have asked New Zealand for advice on handling the H5 avian influenza, or bird flu, according to the Ministry of Primary and Industries.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 10:44:59 +1200
Pacific Music Awards thriving on stage, struggling behind the scenes
The Pacific Music Awards marked its 22nd year this week but organisers say the event is struggling financially
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:20:25 +1200
Sydney-based boxing trainer calls for head to roll in Fiji
There's a call for Fiji Boxing chair to resign, after a Melbourne fiasco involving Fijian boxer James Singh
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:56:00 +1200
Fiji court rules COI report into Malimali appointment was unlawful, null and void
The Fiji High Court has ruled that the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, in its entirety is null and void.
Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:20:26 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 15 August
A round-up of news from around the region, including a figure for how many political parties are registered to contest Fiji's upcoming general elections.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:04:16 +1200
'Voter suppression by stealth' - NZ govt accused of locking out Pasifika vote
The NZ government has been accused of trying to squeeze out the Pacific vote, after changing enrolment rules.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:27:22 +1200
How much will Pacific players be paid at the Rugby League World Cup?
All players at the Rugby League World Cup will be paid AU$850 per week, but individual federations can pay their players more if they can afford to
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:29:51 +1200
"An attempt to shut me up" Tuilaepa speaks out after arrest
Samoa's Leader of the Opposition, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, has been arrested and charged with defamation towards Prime Minister Laaulialemalietoa Leuatea Schmidt