New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:53:42 +1300New Zealand pledges $20 million to Tuvalu, leaders agree to an eventual treaty
Feleti Teo met his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon in Auckland on Thursday, where the two leaders signed an updated partnership agreement.
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.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:31:54 +1300
'He will never be replaced': Tributes flow for 'fearless' Vanuatu journalist Dan McGarry
Dan McGarry is being remembered as a champion of truth in Pacific journalism.
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".
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:34:28 +1300
New Caledonia face Jamaica in crucial FIFA World Cup play-off clash
The French territory, representing the Oceania region, is chasing a spot at football's pinnacle event scheduled to take place in June/July.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:01:24 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 26 March
A round-up of news from around the region, including a Vanuatu-New Zealand police partnership to help strengthen policing in the country.
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 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 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 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.