New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 19:20:13 +1200Fiji government announces death of a Cabinet Minister
Fiji's Government has annouced the death of its Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 08:36:10 +1200
Remembering September 11, 25 years on
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, the world changed forever.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:38:18 +1200
'Treasury can write what it likes': Winston Peters defends Pacific Islands Forum hosting decision
Winston Peters says he was under no obligation to consult with Cabinet over Pacific Islands Forum hosting offer, saying he gave the prime minister a mid-year heads up.
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:41:33 +1200
Tonga netball confident ahead of World Cup qualifier on home soil
Five strong teams are in Tonga to compete for a spot in the World Cup Qualifiers including Tonga.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:47:57 +1200
Cook Islands war veterans' graves vandalised at historic Rarotonga cemetery
An Australian-based researcher has called for those responsible for vandalising headstones at Rarotonga's historic Nikao Cemetery to be prosecuted.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 06:50:56 +1200
Pacific groups urge CNMI governor to oppose deep sea mining lease sale
Environmental and community groups from across the US Pacific and Caribbean territories are urging CNMI governor to oppose a proposed federal deep sea mining lease sale near the Marianas.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:35:00 +1200
NZ First promises two-year clemency for Pacific overstayers
The Winston Peters-led party has unveiled a tougher immigration package that includes a 24-month amnesty period for Pacific visa overstayers.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:19:43 +1200
Tough debut: New Caledonia concede 16 goals in two matches at FIFA U20 Women's World Cup
Spain's demolition of New Caledonia in the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in Poland has put a spotlight on how far behind the Oceania region is in the global game.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 14:43:42 +1200
Rugby: Oceania 7s comes to Rotorua
Rotorua will host the 2026 Oceania Rugby 7s Cup tournament next month.
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:53:12 +1200
All Blacks make changes for final Springboks Test
All Blacks coach Dave Rennie has named Richie Mo'unga in his side to play the Springboks in the fourth Test in Baltimore on Sunday.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:36:15 +1200
Fijiana and Manusina set to fly Pacific flag at WXV Global Series Challenger
Fiji and Samoa are set to fly the Pacific flag at the 2026 WXV Global Series Challenger in Hong Kong
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:26:13 +1200
PM Luxon and Peters committed NZ to hosting Pacific Islands Forum without Cabinet approval, Treasury says
The New Zealand prime minister and his foreign minister did not consult Cabinet before making a commitment to host the Pacific Islands Forum in 2027, according to the Treasury.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 07:48:19 +1200
Port Moresby police chief aims to make PNG capital a liveable, safe city
With big events on the horizon, Port Moresby's police chief aims to make Papua New Guinea's capital a liveable, safe city.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:05:18 +1200
Fiji Police question five 'likely suspects' in military custody murder case
Nearly five months after the alleged murder of a man while in military custody, the Fiji Police says it has questioned five "likely suspects".
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:51:08 +1200
Is Australia out of touch with the Pacific?
Analysis - The Palau Islands Forum summit reminds us how Australia's often markedly different priorities sometimes leave it out of sync with Pacific Island countries.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 12:58:49 +1200
Less than half of Pacific Year 4 students meet minimum reading benchmarks, report finds
The Pacific Community has released its 2025 Pacific Islands Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:07:11 +1200
New Pacific research explores how sleep could improve youth mental health
New research in the Pacific is looking at how sleep can address youth mental health challenges.