New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:12:35 +1300Tonga's new PM vows to 'shorten the queues' in ambitious first 100 days
The Tongan prime minister says his administration is focusing on "hundreds of outcomes" in its "ambitious first 100 days", aiming to create "a more effective, lean and efficient public service".
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:50:39 +1300
Cook Islands reports dengue fever-related death
The Cook Islands declared a dengue outbreak in May 2025.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:30:11 +1300
Wellington Pasifika Festival celebrates culture, language and belonging
Wellington Pasifika Festival, a major gathering for Pacific communities in Aotearoa's capital, celebrates culture, language and belonging.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:25:57 +1300
'Anything is possible': New Zealand-born Tongan to play in Super Bowl LX
The Seahawks' running back George Holani was born in Auckland and lived in Onehunga before his family migrated to the US.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:01:39 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 9 February
A round-up of news from around the region, including Solomon Airlines and Qantas battling for airspace.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:05:20 +1300
Outcry on Saipan after 'Free Palestine' mural vandalised, arrest made
The mural, painted on private property in the village of San Jose and associated with the grassroots group Marianas for Palestine, was defaced last week.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 18:58:09 +1300
Tokelau general election results returned
The results of the 2026 Tokelau general election have been returned, after voters went to the polls on Thursday.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:03:57 +1300
Sevens: Fiji go down to South Africa in Perth final
Osea Kolinisau's players were chasing back-to-back titles, following their title win in Singapore the previous weekend.
Mon, 09 Feb 2026 07:28:25 +1300
OFC Pro League: Tahiti United claim first win
Tahiti United and Bula FC now have five points each on the points table.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:30:41 +1300
OFC Pro League: Hekari remains bottom after loss
Hekari has a single point after losing four of their five matches so far.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:11:21 +1300
OFC Pro League: Solomon Kings upset Auckland FC in Port Moresby
It was the Solomon Islanders' second win in the OFC Pro League.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:09:16 +1300
Pasifika hit hardest in NZ unemployment stats
Latest figures from Stats NZ show Pacific unemployment rate rose to 12.3 percent, with the government pinning the blame on the previous government's "dreadful mismanagement of the economy".
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:49:49 +1300
'Decide for ourselves': Ratu Tevita Mara warns Fiji against looking back to Britain
A high chief and the son of Fiji's first prime minister says Fijians need to decide their own future rather than "recede" the country back to the British Monarchy.
Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:01:45 +1300
Fiji Sevens team to face NZ in Perth semifinals
Fiji were three from three in their pool matches.
Sat, 07 Feb 2026 15:27:54 +1300
Cook Islands club secures OFC champions' league spot
The OFC men's champions' league kicks off in Fiji in August.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:12:16 +1300
Philippine Airlines' Manila-Saipan return seen as boost to Oceania sports connectivity
Philippine Airlines' planned return to Saipan is being welcomed not only as a boost to Manila-centric air connectivity, but also as a potential game-changer for sports travel across Oceania.
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:25:41 +1300
OFC Pro League clubs visit community ahead of matches
A day out with the community was how some clubs competing at the OFC Pro League in Port Moresby spent their free day on Thursday, ahead of their matches this weekend.