New Zealand Pacific
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:26:35 +1300'Strengthening ties' or 'Shameful'?: Why Israel's new Pacific status is splitting the region
Israel's inclusion into the Pacific region's main political body has drawn sharply contrasting reactions.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:52:39 +1300
New Zealand election: Where political parties stand on Pasifika issues
RNZ Pacific asked the main political parties on where they stand on key issues relating to Pasifika voters in Aotearoa. Find out what they said.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:22:28 +1300
US suspends visa-free travel for Chinese visitors to Northern Marianas
The Department of Homeland Security announced the suspension on Tuesday and it takes effect on 31 October.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:47:56 +1300
Typhoon In-fa could become super typhoon before reaching Northern Marianas
Forecasters expect the typhoon to pick up speed and turn west-northwest while strengthening over the next two days.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:03:26 +1300
Luxon responds to claims La'auli snubbed him, says Samoa treaty 'not priority for us at this time'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has denied he sought to update its principal bilateral agreement with Samoa, despite his Samoan counterpart reportedly claiming the opposite.
Tue, 27 Oct 2026 06:57:34 +1300
New tide gauges to improve Tokelau's meteorological capacity
Tokelau's recently installed tide gauges will strengthen its meteorological systems across all three atolls.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:07:38 +1300
Fiji 'worse off today', former PM warns, as Rabuka's constitution overhaul faces backlash
Mahendra Chaudhry, Fiji's first and only prime minister of Indian descent, has warned that the island nation is "worse off today than we were at independence".
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:05:27 +1300
PNG communities stuggle with El Niño drought
Many parts of Papua New Guinea are feeling the full force of El Niño, with devastating impacts now reported from the Highlands to the coastal provinces.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:42:08 +1300
Candidates push back on ACT's plan to abolish 'done nothing' Pacific ministry
Henrietta Devoe is standing by her call to abolish the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, questioning whether it has delivered for Pasifika communities.
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:14:10 +1300
'Test of regionalism': Pacific church group calls for review of Israel's PIF role
The Pacific Conference of Churches also wants all Pacific Islands Forum engagement with Israel suspended until it complies with international court rulings and UN resolutions.
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 06:23:59 +1300
Australia rugby league head stands firm by PNG Chiefs name
Australian Rugby League has vowed to keep using the name of the PNG Chiefs franchise in the NRL despite NZ Rugby's legal challenge.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:58:07 +1300
'I said no': Samoan PM told Luxon treaty refresh must wait until new NZ government elected
The Samoan PM paused talks on a refreshed treaty with New Zealand until after the general election, despite Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's request to "proceed with it".
Sat, 24 Oct 2026 19:29:51 +1300
Tsunami warning cancelled after magnitude 7.2 quake off Vanuatu
A tsunami warning has been cancelled after a 7.2 magnitude quake off Vanuatu.
Mon, 26 Oct 2026 09:57:25 +1300
Recap: Fiji push Australia to limit in tight tussle
The Fiji Bati almost pulled off a stunning upset against the Kangaroos at the Rugby League World Cup, going down 36-22 in a torrid match.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:07:15 +1300
Recap: Kiwis rack up 82 points in World Cup win over Cooks
Look back at all the action as the Kiwis hosted the Cook Islands Aitu in Christchurch.
Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:12:53 +1300
Toa Samoa run in 13 tries to one in win over Kumuls at World Cup
After a close first half, Toa Samoa were runaway winners over PNG in the Rugby League World Cup.