New Zealand Pacific
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:18:12 +1300Former Fiji prime minister and ex-police commissioner on bail in inciting mutiny case
The former prime minister and police commissioner appeared in court on Thursday.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:08:45 +1300
New Zealand Defence Force rescues two people stranded at sea south of Tonga
The men were found floating in a small wooden boat after departing Tongatapu ten days ago.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:58:13 +1300
Vanuatu pushing on with climate UN resolution despite US resistance
Ralph Regenvanu says "we very much hope" the United States "will engage in this normal multilateral process".
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 13:48:58 +1300
Umaga shakes up Moana Pasifika with seven debuants set for Hurricanes showdown
The Moana Pasifika head coach has made the bold decision to rest some of his star players who featured in the 40-26 win against the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:48:05 +1300
Fijian Drua set for a tough battle against NSW Waratahs
Head coach Glen Jackson has made changes to the team to face the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:33:41 +1300
Pasifika science experts urged to take the lead on challenges facing the region
The chair of the Pacific Academy of Sciences says it's time Pasifika experts take the lead on climate change, health, renewable energy and traditional knowledge in the region.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:51:51 +1300
Papua New Guinea one step away from being blacklisted, global money laundering watchdog warns
The Financial Action Task Force has placed PNG on its "grey list" due to "strategic deficiencies" in government oversight, but the Prime Minister Marape says the country will "work its way out".
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:05:08 +1300
Official documents reveal friction between NZ and Cook Islands over Russian vessels
Cook Islands continued to register sanctioned vessels tied to Russia's "shadow fleet" months after New Zealand began raising concerns, documents released under the Official Information Act shows.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:03:40 +1300
CNMI's National Office Supply set to close due to staffing issues
"In the span of about nine months, we would be losing something like 14 employees."
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:25:01 +1300
Fiji's president warns against 'fear and division' ahead of elections
In an address at the opening of the fourth and final session of parliament before the polls, Ratu Naiqama called on political leaders and their supporters to respect the rule of law.
Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:08:46 +1300
Fiji's ex-PM Bainimarama and former police chief charged with inciting mutiny
Fiji police have charged former Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho with inciting mutiny.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +1300
Minister defends bottom trawling, despite poll showing majority of NZers want it banned
A new poll shows a majority of New Zealanders want the fishing method of bottom trawling banned, but Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones is not of this view.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 06:32:55 +1300
Confusion over West Papua bombing, displacement claims, as shooting of pilots confirmed
The Indonesian government has dismissed a claim that its military has been bombing villages in West Papua.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:38:43 +1300
Northern Marianas badminton juniors get bronze at Auckland meet
The result at the invitational event in New Zealand continues a steady run of success for the territory's junior programme.
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 06:55:46 +1300
Antarctic expedition collects evidence that ice sheet melted during previous warm period
An Antarctic sediment sample dating back millions of years shows evidence that a major ice sheet partially or totally collapsed during a previous warm period.