New Zealand Pacific
Sat, 17 May 2025 20:07:00 +1200Drua farewell quartet with win over the Force
Four players leaving the Fijian Drua Super Rugby side at the end of the season took a win in their final home match.
Sat, 17 May 2025 18:26:22 +1200Super Rugby Pacific live updates: Moana Pasifika v Blues
Follow all the action from North Harbour Stadium, Albany.
Sat, 17 May 2025 10:09:07 +1200A life of service: celebrating the career of Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban
Feature - "I've always been aspirational for others. We, Pacific people, have been brought up that we are the people of the 'we' and not the 'me'".
Fri, 16 May 2025 19:43:42 +1200Pasifika leaders, influencers weigh in on proposed social media ban for under 16s
They have shared a mix of views, from cautious support to concern, and even strong opposition.
Sat, 17 May 2025 09:39:51 +1200PNG doctors perform first-ever kidney transplant at Port Moresby General Hospital
Health Minister Elias Kapavore praised the first-ever kidney transplant in Port Moresby this week, saying patients can now access treatment affordably and within the country.
Sat, 17 May 2025 09:39:51 +1200Laiana McClinton: First Polynesian heritage athlete to win 100m and 200m State titles at high school meet
Laiana McClinton, who has links to Tonga and Samoa, won both the events at the Florida State High School Athletics competition.
Sat, 17 May 2025 09:39:51 +1200Northern Mariana Islands' annual bird count highlights conservation success
The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) annual Christmas Bird Count once again showcased the vital role that community volunteers and conservation efforts play in protecting the islands' unique bird...
Fri, 16 May 2025 14:01:18 +1200Jonathan Taumateine: Comeback from injury and why this is Moana Pasifika's 'best season by far'
The 27-year-old scrumhalf has become a key cog in Fa'alogo Tana Umaga's 2025 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.
Fri, 16 May 2025 08:00:09 +1200'No magic bullets': Can the Papua New Guinea public and the police learn to get along?
A police commander lamented recently that the public no longer respects police officers, who face an increasingly tough environment, are underpowered and unappreciated.
Fri, 16 May 2025 07:14:52 +1200Indigenous West Papuans claim Indonesian government is 'land grabbing'
But Indonesia denies this, saying all land sales transactions are lawful and "there is no land grab without consent".
Fri, 16 May 2025 20:40:52 +1200Drug trafficking in the Pacific discussed at Dubai police summit
Pacific police chiefs have discussed the region's drug trafficking problems on a panel at the World Police Summit in Dubai.
Fri, 16 May 2025 13:05:55 +1200Stop Telikom PNG silencing journalists, Media Council appeals to PM Marape
This follows reports that the government-owned company sacked radio talkback host Culligan Tanda (pictured) after he featured an opposition MP on his show.
Sat, 17 May 2025 07:01:41 +1200Moana Pasifika v Blues: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's crunch Super Rugby Pacific clash in Albany.
Fri, 16 May 2025 11:27:40 +1200Pacific news in brief for 16 May
A round-up of news from around the region, including the Solomon Islands prime minister's call for reforms to the process surrounding motions of no confidence.
Fri, 16 May 2025 11:09:53 +1200OFC Women's Champions League: Auckland United, Hekari FC cruise into final
Both teams powered their way through the semifinals in Papeete on Thursday, after securing 6-1 wins against Ba and Henderson Eels respectively.
Thu, 15 May 2025 08:19:04 +1200'Easier to live in the islands' - Pasifika families 'in survival mode' amid joblessness
Advocates say hard times for the community are only getting harder as Pasifika families, "who suffer the most" are "struggling to make ends meet".
Thu, 15 May 2025 13:01:07 +1200Fiji PM Rabuka will block Bainimarama's comeback, says political commentator
Canterbury University's distinguished professor Steven Ratuva says the convicted former prime minister faces significant legal barriers to making a comeback.