New Zealand Pacific

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:30:33 +1300
Work hours cut in Northern Marianas legislative bureau due to financial pressure
Effective 12 January, staff of the legislative bureau and youth congress will have their work hours reduced.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:51:26 +1300
Cook Islands govt rejects research saying deep sea mining not profitable
The research reviewed the economic potential of polymetallic nodules in the Cook Islands' seabed.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:44:19 +1300
Joyce Churchill, wife of league legend Clive, dies at 99
The 'Clive Churchill Medal' has been awarded to the best player in NRL grand finals since 1986.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:32:01 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 8 January
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including an escaped inmate getting caught in Palau.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:48:26 +1300
AJ Lam to depart for France after Blues season
Lam says while he is excited for the new chapter, his focus remains firmly on the Blues this season.

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 07:00:54 +1300
Sanctioned oil tanker falsely using Cook Islands flag, authority says
The Bertha is among at least 16 vessels reportedly attempting to evade US blockades in Venezuela.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:54:23 +1300
Papua New Guinea fully retires debt for Liquefied Natural Gas project
The multi-billion dollar loan was secured in the late 2000s.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:15:37 +1300
Cooks, Niue say data secure after NZ hack but independent Niue users could be at risk
Officials warned that Niue residents who have independently registered with the ManageMyHealth app could be affected.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:05:30 +1300
Petition against deep sea mining near Mariana Trench gaining support
The appeal has been signed by 3000 people from US territories.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:19:00 +1300
PNG Lewas have two wins, two losses in Australian country cricket tournament
After the country cricket tournament, the PNG team will travel to Nepal for a qualifying series for the T20 World Cup.

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 08:26:52 +1300
The long walk to the market: How distance shapes PNG food
First Person - In Papua New Guinea, food does not simply appear. Before it reaches the pot, food walks. It waits. It sweats. It rides on the back of a...

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:44:16 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 6 January
A round up of news in brief from around the region, including education funding concerns in Guam.

Tue, 06 Jan 2026 08:44:17 +1300
Tonga's Cabinet line-up announced for new parliament term
New prime minister Lord Fakafanua will take on the police, fire and emergency services portfolios as well as disaster management, climate change and communications.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:03:09 +1300
Few women seeking protection despite high domestic violence rates in Marshall Islands
Only a handful of women in Marshall Islands are seeking court protection from violent partners.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:59:07 +1300
Revenue drop forces tough cuts in Northern Marianas 2026 Budget
Governor David M. Apatang vetoes line items to avoid budget blow out.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:08:16 +1300
Better coordination needed in Fiji drug fight, says senior cop
Narcotics division awareness officer, Inspector Usaia Donu, also spoke to youth about the dangers of drugs.

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 07:43:43 +1300
Study on NZ-born Pasifika shows cultural obligations leading to burnout
Asetoa Sam Pilisi said while serving and generosity and similar values are part of loving families and communities, burnout is real.

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