New Zealand Pacific

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:56:42 +1200
Bougainville takes the initiative in independence mediation
While Papua New Guinea and Bougainville continue the mediation process over the region's desire for independence, Bougainville's leaders are separately laying down markers of what they are expecting.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:29:11 +1200
Pacific 'needs predictability' in a 'changing environment' - Solomon Islands official
A Solomon Islands foreign affairs official says the "Pacific needs predictability in all our cooperation with everyone" amid geostrategic shifts.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:29:11 +1200
US and China ambassadors clash in Fiji over Trump's tariff policies
The impact of the diplomatic tussle between Washington and Beijing is being felt in Fiji as the two countries' ambassadors take shots at each other.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:29:11 +1200
Fijian Drua stand down Masi; Matawalu investigated amid domestic violence allegations
The club's head of commercial and marketing says they will not interfere with the judicial process and investigations.

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 20:28:48 +1200
Pope Francis has died: Vatican
It comes a day after he made a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter's Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican says.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:54:35 +1200
More power to you - Samoa rationing cancelled
The Electric Power Corporation said there is now enough generation capacity to supply power across the entire island of Upolu.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:54:35 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 22 April
A round-up of news from around the region, including Sitiveni Rabuka travelling to Singapore and Indonesia.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:20:26 +1200
Fiji police investigating attack on fishing vessel docked in Suva
This comes after a social media user shared a clip of the incident, which showed at least five masked men attacking the crew with spades, brooms, and frozen fish.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 14:29:44 +1200
Former FIFA World Cup winner praises OFC's development work
Christian Karembeu, who played for France in their 1998 World Cup victory, was a guest at the OFC U15 Boys Development Tournament in Auckland.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:05:52 +1200
PNG Garamuts urged to 'fight like warriors' at U19 Men's Cricket World Cup qualifier
The Papua New Guinea U19 men's cricket team is in Japan to compete in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup East Asia-Pacific Division 1 Qualifier.

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:34:08 +1200
North Pacific joins in paying tributes to Pope Francis, who has died at 88
The head of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Catholic Church said Pope Francis "challenged us to serve the most vulnerable and inspired a new era of faith".

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:02:00 +1200
Children being adopted overseas, trafficked to work in New Zealand
Thousands of inter-country adoptions occur every year in NZ, mainly from the Pacific Islands and south-east Asia, and mostly without incident, abuse or trafficking.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 20:34:27 +1200
Super Rugby Pacific: Wrong decisions as Moana Pasifika lose to Brumbies
Moana Pasifika's forward pack did well in the first 40 to hold their own, but Brumbies just had too much power in the second.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 18:12:22 +1200
Drua claim win over Waratahs to keep alive hopes of finishing top six
The Drua won 28-14 over the Waratahs going into the 11th round next week.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:08:37 +1200
Football turning dreams into reality for Fijian teenager
Adi Ulamila is living proof that FIFA's Football for Schools programme can deliver life-changing benefits.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:20:35 +1200
What was HMNZS Manawanui doing before it sank?
There are calls for greater transparency - including whether the New Zealand warship was performing specific security for King Charles and Queen Camilla.

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:20:36 +1200
Patafilo excited with Moana Pasifika experience
Pepesana Patafilo is relishing the opportunities he has had with Moana Pasifika. The 28-year-old former Hurricanes player said the joy of playing for the North Harbour based franchise club beats...

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