New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 21 May 2026 15:02:15 +1200French National Assembly allows 'native' voters to take part in local provincial elections
But the French parliament's Lower House also refused to include their "spouses", just like the Senate did two days earlier.
Thu, 21 May 2026 13:48:37 +1200
Fijian PM Rabuka puts brakes on long-awaited municipal elections
Fijians have not voted in local government elections for more than two decades.
Thu, 21 May 2026 17:44:09 +1200
Nauru orders all public servants and government bodies to follow 'One China' principle
The wide-ranging cabinet directive to all government officials and bodies includes a crackdown on Taiwan terminology as well as using Taiwan symbols and flags.
Thu, 21 May 2026 12:11:28 +1200
Pasifika author's new book creates fantasy character he would have loved to read as a kid
A Samoan-Chinese-Pākēhā author says his new fantasy book provides a type of character he didn't have as a 10-year-old in love with reading.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:21:52 +1200
New Zealand entomologist leads mission against coconut rhinoceros beetle in New Caledonia
A New Zealand scientist has just completed a mission to the French Pacific territory to help local authorities fight against the invasive coconut rhinoceros beetle.
Thu, 21 May 2026 07:21:52 +1200
CNMI businesses brace for soaring power bills after utility surcharge doubles
Saipan's Chamber of Commerce is warning the near-doubling of the Fuel Adjustment Charge could ripple through the economy and force some businesses to scale back operations.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:07:16 +1200
Could the rare submarine volcano erupting in PNG blow big?
The volcano's activity has been described as rare and unusual, and coastal communities living around PNG's Bismarck Sea have been advised to be on heightened alert.
Wed, 20 May 2026 12:24:06 +1200
NZ, Australian police announce Colombian base to combat Pacific drug surge
An International Joint Investigations Team is being set up with the aim of gathering evidence on illicit shipments before they enter Pacific waters.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:10:15 +1200
Fiji High Court refuses stay applications for two ex-deputy PMs
Biman Prasad and Manoa Kamikamica are set to face corruption trials.
Wed, 20 May 2026 21:15:13 +1200
Auckland FC to face South Melbourne FC in the inaugural OFC Pro League final
The Aucklanders edged New Zealand rivals South Island United 1-0 in the second semifinal at the Go Media Stadium on Wednesday night.
Wed, 20 May 2026 08:10:43 +1200
New effort to tackle Papua New Guinea's chronic lack of women MPs
A new election-related law in Papua New Guinea is intended to start addressing the chronic lack of women as elected representatives in the country.
Wed, 20 May 2026 11:24:45 +1200
Samoa government distances itself from alleged crypto scam
This comes after three senior ministers, including the country's Deputy Prime Minister, were pictured with individuals promoting an alleged wealth creation entity.
Wed, 20 May 2026 17:32:26 +1200
South Melbourne FC crush Vanuatu United FC to book a place OFC Pro League final
South Melbourne FC decimated Vanuatu United FC 4-0 on Wednesday afternoon in the first semifinal of the OFC Pro League to secure their place in the final.
Wed, 20 May 2026 14:57:47 +1200
PNG Barramundis claims top spot at T20 World Cup qualifier
Papua New Guinea finished top of the table and were crowned league champions of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup East Asia-Pacific sub-regional qualifier in Japan this week.
Tue, 19 May 2026 12:55:50 +1200
French Senate endorses proposed changes to New Caledonia's electoral roll
The proposed changes relaxes current vote restrictions enforced under the Nouméa Accord, signed in 1998, a situation often referred to as the "frozen" electoral roll.
Tue, 19 May 2026 20:32:12 +1200
Undersea volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea's Bismarck Sea prompting tsunami concerns
Papua New Guinea authorities have warned of falling pumice, ash, unpredictable swells and turbulent currents.