New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:31:20 +1300Federated States of Micronesia up for its United Nations human rights review
The Universal Periodic Review is a peer review of the human rights records of all 193 UN member states.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 13:31:17 +1300
New Zealand and Kiribati sign statement of partnership agreement
The signing comes after a year of strained diplomatic relations between Wellington and Tarawa.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 07:05:58 +1300
Pro-France MPs confront Macron at New Caledonia talks
Emmanuel Macron said France wishes to continue to advance on stabilising New Caledonia's institutions, without any forceful passage, but also without any paralysis.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:07:44 +1300
Tonga Govt denounces foreign vessels claiming to fly its flag
"Any foreign vessel currently transmitting under the Tongan flag is doing so fraudulently."
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:13:30 +1300
Samoa, Tonga miss out on promotion up the Sevens ranks
The top two men's and women's teams have qualified to move up to the second tier.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:45:04 +1300
'My parents always told me to stay true to who I am' - getting to know Maruseana Sititi
Born into a very recognisable Samoan family, known for their skills ranging from sport to pageantry, Maruseana Sititi knows what it means to carry a name.
Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:12:32 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 19 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Fiji considering a US invitation to send peacekeepers to Gaza
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 09:41:45 +1300
Bonds, blockings and bans: a massive new-year shakeup to Pacific-US travel
US travel restrictions include heavy visa bonds, suspended applications and straight-up travel bans.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:44:12 +1300
Tahiti United go down fighting in OFC Pro League clash
The two teams were tied late into the game at Auckland's Eden Park.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:22:41 +1300
Bula FC and Vanuatu United hash out a draw in opening OFC Pro League clash
Vanuatu United's William Cardona struck in the final minute to level the score against Bula FC.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:52:36 +1300
We will petition the King - Tonga civil society on seabed mining
The Civil Society Forum of Tonga is calling on the new government to listen to the voices of those opposed to deep sea mining.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:35:29 +1300
Vanuatu United FC remain optimistic despite shock resignation ahead of season opener
Lars Hopp said team morale remains optimistic despite his shock resignation just days out from the opening round.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 05:52:36 +1300
Scott Robertson sacking captures global headlines
The world's media has reacted with surprise to the "jumpy" dumping of All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:29:26 +1300
FLNKS sends in late request to join Paris talks on New Caledonia remotely
The FLNKS said earlier this week it would not travel to Paris for the roundtable.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:08:12 +1300
Winston Peters off to Kiribati a year after being snubbed
Foreign affairs minister Winston Peters leaves for Kiribati on Sunday after being snubbed by the country's president last year.
Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:15:43 +1300
Football Oceania Professional League kicks off today, in Auckland
The new professional Oceania Football League launches with its first game ever, in Auckland, with players and coaches hopeful it will provide more competition and talent development.
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:17:12 +1300
Tonga, Cook Islands false flags common among Russia's shadow fleet - Analyst
At least 10 sanctioned vessels tracking in the East China and South China seas are falsely flying under the flag of Tonga.
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:53:30 +1300
Indonesian VP cancels visit in West Papua after attack
Indonesia's vice-president cancelled a visit in West Papua after a shooting attack on an aircraft in the area.