New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:20:13 +1300PNG 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 to a...
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:44:05 +1300Prime 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 +1300Northern 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.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:05:30 +1300Niue greenlights Starlink as a temporary internet provider
Following Starlink's successful completion of all national regulatory and compliance requirements, a temporary licence has been approved.
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:04:27 +1300Samoan 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 12:19:46 +1300Super Rugby Pacific: Key takeaways from Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika's round six matches
Opinion - Five key areas where the Pasifika sides must find consistency to keep their Super Rugby Pacific campaigns alive.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 10:31:11 +1300Marshall Islands government slashes income tax as living costs skyrocket
The Marshall Islands parliament this week endorsed legislation reducing income taxes for all working people in the country.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:35:15 +1300Winston Peters meets Cook Island PM 'informally' in Auckland, but no deal on key issues
Four days ago, Peters' office said they had no plans to meet Cook Islands PM Mark Brown while he was in New Zealand.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:20:43 +1300Watch: Day four of Polyfest described as 'super Saturday'
It's the final of Polyfest, the world's largest Pasifika secondary school festival.
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:23:51 +1300Super Rugby Pacific: Reds shut Drua out, as Crusaders thump Moana Pasifika
The Pasifika sides now languish among the bottom three teams in Super Rugby Pacific.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:39:56 +1300Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua and Blues to honour Joeli Vidiri with memorial trophy
The Blues confirmed the special memorial game will honour the late Joeli Vidiri, who played first for the Flying Fijians before becoming an All Black in the 90s.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:53:22 +1300Pacific Business Brief: Developments in Pacific aviation
The Pacific Business Brief tracks the capital, trade and trends shaping the regional economy. Published on RNZ Pacific weekly on Fridays.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:56:08 +1300Cook Islands targets 12 athletes for Oceania Championships
Athletics Cook Islands says local athletes interested to represent Cook Islands will need to attend the final trial on Saturday (Sunday NZT).
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:50:48 +1300Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika face uphill battle for Super Rugby Pacific finals spot
With the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season entering its sixth round this weekend, the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika have a lot more to do to get into the top six.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:09:28 +1300NRL multicultural round underway celebrating Pasifika and other heritage
More than 50 percent of NRL players have Pasifika heritage.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:23:35 +1300Northern Mariana Islands' security and stability vital for US interests - military leaders
The Northern Mariana Islands' economic struggles are not just a local issue, but a matter of strategic importance to American operations in the Indo-Pacific, senior US military leaders say.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:57:03 +1300Watch: Green Party promises to 'properly' support Polyfest
Greens MPs attending Polyfest in Auckalnd say they will bridge the $3 million funding gap should they get into government after November's general election.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:31:33 +1300Papua New Guinea added to US visa bond list requiring $15000 for travel
Papua New Guinea's inclusion mean there are now five Pacific nations inlcuded in the Trump administration's visa bond pgramme targeting overstayers.