New Zealand Pacific
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:45:44 +1200Two NZ climbers trapped on remote Solomon Islands mountain rescued
Solomon Islands Police have confirmed that Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra-Law, 19, were found together this morning.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:34:52 +1200
Regional fisheries agency says US-Pacific Tuna Treaty vital, as it delivers US$50 million boost
The South Pacific Tuna Treaty, also known as the US Tuna Treaty, remains an important partnership for the region, the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency says.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:46:39 +1200
Death during brawl at league game in Samoa raises safety question
A village leader has called for police in Samoa to attend sports matches after the death of a man during a rugby league game at the weekend.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:23:53 +1200
Pacific women MPs share the push for more representation in parliaments
A group of female MPs from across the Pacific came to Wellington for a three day programme focused on connection, development, and increasing the number of women in politics.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:02:09 +1200
'I need to fit and contribute': New Drua head coach lays out clear vision for the future
Brad Mooar, a former All Blacks and Scotland assistant coach, was announced as Drua head coach last month, after spending the past two years with the Crusaders.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:01:04 +1200
Willie Walker named new Fijiana XV head coach
The three-time Super Rugby Aupiki-winning coach has been appointed to lead the Fijian national women's team.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:50:06 +1200
Fuel prices ease across several Pacific Island nations despite ongoing supply pressures
Samoa, Tonga and Fiji have each decreased their fuel price caps for August, though each of them remains higher than before April when the global fuel crisis began.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:05:21 +1200
Tonga to hold two by-elections after ministers quit over bribery convictions
Tonga's Supervisor of Elections says his office will now work on the two by-elections as per the Tonga Constitution.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:50:46 +1200
'Something is very wrong': Samoa rugby split deepens with launch of rival union
This comes despite efforts by the sport's global governing body to mediate a resolution to the current impasse between the Samoan government and Lakapi Samoa.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:27:25 +1200
Solomon Islands government confirms response to rescue trapped NZ climbers
Keanu Isaksson, 25, and Luca Zylstra, 19, were on a climbing expedition to the remote volcanic mountain, Mount Popomanaseu, on the main island of Guadalcanal.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:56:59 +1200
Five Pacific states face permanent US visa bond requirement
The Trump administration's visa bond programme, which includes 50-odd nations, came into effect late August last year, to crack down on illegal visa overstayers in America.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:58:44 +1200
Court clears former Fiji deputy PM Manoa Kamikamica
Manoa Kamikamica, one of Fiji's two former deputy prime ministers in the coalition government, has been formally acquitted of all criminal charges by a Suva court on Monday.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:06:22 +1200
Ex-Fiji Rugby executive says anti-corruption agency 'not fit for purpose' after court victory
Charlie Charters, a British-Fijian national, made the comments after the Fiji High Court in Suva permanently stayed the criminal proceedings against him a fortnight ago.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:57:33 +1200
Power restoration gathers pace on Rota after Super Typhoon Bavi
The US Army Corps of Engineers says it has completed more than half of the requested temporary generator installations on Rota.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:51:11 +1200
Kingmaker candidate elected new president of New Caledonia's government
Candidate from kingmaker party is elected new president of New Caledonia's 'collegial' government.