New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:14:40 +1200Typhoon Sinlaku weakening but still lashing Guam and Northern Marianas
Guam still at highest alert level as Typhoon Sinlaku tracks away from CNMI.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:51:05 +1200Solomon Islands PM challenges court order to face no-confidence vote within days
The Solomon Islands' Attorney-General is challenging a ruling by the Chief Justice in favour of a new coalition of political parties seeking to oust the Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:03:22 +1200Tuvalu fuel supply 'not assured' beyond June
A state of emergency has been declared on Funafati Island for two weeks in light of risks to the fuel and electricity supply.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:28:06 +1200Court initiates judicial process for Air Calédonie
Air Calédonie, New Caledonia's domestic ariline, filed its case for bankruptcy at the end of March.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +1200Moana Pasifika 'no longer viable' beyond 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season
The club officially announced its "difficult and heartbreaking decision to disband" at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:29:00 +1200World Cup berth on the line as Football Ferns host PNG Bilums in the Oceania Qualifiers
Direct qualification to the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil is up for grabs tonight as Papua New Guinea faces New Zealand in Auckland.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:26:03 +1200Fiji military puts public 'on notice' citing national security threats
It comes after the Republic of Fiji Military Forces confirmed just last Friday that "unknown individuals" had made "unsuccessful" attempts to access its installations.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:10:48 +1200Typhoon Sinlaku still dangerous as it slowly weakens, moves away after pounding Northern Marianas
The US National Weather Service in Guam says this has been a very long and destructive event, but will soon come to an end.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:38:40 +1200'Not a storm we can afford to take lightly': Super Typhoon Sinlaku to lash Saipan overnight
Residents across Saipan in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are being urged to remain indoors as Super Typhoon Sinlaku is expected to lash the island overnight.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:56:31 +1200Court orders Solomon Islands PM Manele to face no-confidence vote within three days
Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer has ruled that the prime minister is under a "constitutional duty" to ensure a motion of no confidence is brought before parliament at the earliest opportunity.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:02:59 +1200Tuvalu declares state of emergency over fuel and power supply concerns
Tuvalu's governor-general says there is increasing instability in electricity generation and distribution systems on the island.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:03:02 +1200Moana Pasifika owners set to walk away from club - reports
The Auckland-based side have been battling on and off the field, and are bottom of the 11-team competition with a 1-7 losing record midway through the season.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:26:03 +1200Rugby: Fiji Drua confirm head coach Glen Jackson's departure
Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson is set to part ways with the club at the end of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season, the Fiji-based franchise confirmed on Tuesday.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:23:30 +1200French Polynesia's legislature shows new shape, more divisions
This follows the mass resignation of a group of 15 members of the Territorial Assembly, now headed by 25-year-old member Tematai Le Gayic.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:14:49 +1200Ten dead in Bougainville amid Cyclone Maila aftermath
Ten people are reported dead in the autonomous Papua New Guinea region, including eight people killed in a landslide at Asiko Village in Kongara constituency in Central Bougainville.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:34:11 +1200Palauan leader Whipps makes historic first state visit to New Zealand
Surangel Whipps Jr is set to become the first Palauan president to make an official visit to Aotearoa New Zealand. He will be meeting with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon later this week.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:39:59 +1200Rugby: Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika lessons from round nine
Fijian Drua narrowly beat the Western Force while Moana Pasifika were outclassed by the Chiefs in their round nine Super Rugby Pacific matches as both sides struggle at the bottom of the table.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:27:18 +1200OFC Pro League: Bula FC edge PNG Hekari, Tahiti United claim big upset in Suva
But Auckland FC keep their lead in the inaugural competition, following their close 3-2 win over South Melbourne FC.