New Zealand Pacific

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:44:37 +1300
Fiji's human rights watchdog raises concerns over new Israeli embassy plans
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination the country's pro-Israel foreign policy and diplomatic engagement works against its international obligations.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:33:58 +1300
Speaker calls for dialogue in Solomon Islands political standoff
Patterson Oti has warned that the mass defection of government MPs, which has left Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele with a minority government, has created "an unprecedented situation".

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:04:38 +1300
Umaga eyes strong finish with 'struggling' Moana Pasifika before All Blacks role begins
Fa'alogo Tana Umaga, a former All Black captain who retired in 2006, is one of head coach David Rennie's assistants.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:22:04 +1300
Tributes pour in for Lionel Jospin, the 'father' of the Nouméa Accord
Political leaders and institutions have paid tributes for Lionel Jospin, the "father" of the 1998 Nouméa Accord, who died at the weekend aged 88.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:13:54 +1300
Criminal charges against ex-CNMI governor Torres dismissed as he launches new political bid
Criminal charges against Ralph DLG Torres have been dismissed with prejudice, just days after he announced a bid to return to office in the 2026 general elections.

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:36:06 +1300
Hawaii cleans up after devastating floods
Communities in the North Shore in Oahu, face a mountain of mud and debris to clean up following the devastating floods.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:03:57 +1300
Earthquake of magnitude 7.6 strikes Tonga Islands
The quake was at a depth of nearly 238 km.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:23:09 +1300
PNG and Bougainville govts urged to plan for what follows referendum decision
The day for Papua New Guinea's parliament to make a decision on Bougainville independence is approaching, but the lack of preparedness for what comes next remains a concern.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:30:05 +1300
Marianas war games plan draws fire as US military cites readiness
Residents of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota are pushing back against the US military's plan to expand warfighting exercises in the Northern Marianas.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:38:49 +1300
NZ government-backed initiative aims to power Pasifika youth in gaming and tech industry
A four-year programme, led by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples, is offering scholarships for Pacific youth to enter gaming and tech jobs.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:22:27 +1300
Significant victories for pro-France parties in French Polynesia, New Caledonia municipal elections
French Polynesia and New Caledonia have maintained support for pro-France parties in the key cities of Nouméa and Papeete after the second round of the French municipal elections.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:38:11 +1300
Umaga confirmed as All Blacks assistant coach under Dave Rennie
The All Blacks assistant coaches have been confirmed, with Neil Barnes, Mike Blair and Tana Umaga joining Jason Ryan in the coaching team under new head coach Dave Rennie.

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:28:37 +1300
Eli Katoa may never play again
Tongan rugby league player Eliesa Katoa may never play the game again, according to Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:04:27 +1300
Samoan PM: Government will set up new rugby union
La'aulialemalietoa Leuatea Polataivao Schmidt says his government will work on establishing a new national rugby union to govern the sport in the country as Lakapi Samoa board refuses to quit.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:44:05 +1300
Prime Minister Manele holds firm as opposition claims majority in Solomon Islands
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister has doubled down on his decision not to convene parliament as he clings to power, following mass defections from his coalition.

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:08:54 +1300
Northern Mariana Islands struggles under fuel prices as government orders austerity measures
Record-high fuel prices are hitting the Northern Mariana Islands hard, straining households, businesses and government operations as the Iran war impacts regional supply chains.

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