New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:57:35 +1300Solomon Islands academic warns Pacific economies at risk from US-Israel-Iran conflict
Dr Transform Aqorau says the conflict between the United States-Israel and Iran is "deeply alarming", warning the Pacific region does not need "more global instability".
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:45:22 +1300
Naval officers face charges over sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
Charges have been laid in relation to the loss of Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui, off the coast of Samoa in October 2024.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:35:23 +1300
Super Rugby Pacific: Five takeaways from Drua and Moana Pasifika's round three matches
Spirited fightbacks marked Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua's matches in round three of the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific competition over the weekend.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:26:47 +1300
Palau's Baules rejects corruption allegations in US designation
Palau's Senate president has rejected allegations made in a recent designation from the United States.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:52:49 +1300
Fijian Flying Circus wows New Zealand crowd in debut tour
Backflipping their way across the stage, testing the limits of balance on stilts and tightrope, swinging from silks and their own hair, the Fijian Flying Circus left New Zealand crowds in awe.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:32:11 +1300
Urmil no longer a cyclone, should avoid NZ
The remnants of former Tropical Cyclone Urmil are tracking to the east of Aotearoa.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:36:00 +1300
Bleak stats for Pasifika in child poverty and as victims of violent crime
Two new sets of data released this week paint a dire picture for New Zealand's Pacific communities.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 03:14:24 +1300
OFC Pro League: Auckland FC extend their top of the table lead
The New Zealanders downed Tahiti United in Melbourne to secure the three points
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 10:48:56 +1300
'I don't want to travel anymore': Samoa government urged to reconsider airport fee hike
The Samoan government is being urged to reconsider its airport fee hike.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:54:31 +1300
Fiji, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu governments issue advisories amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran
The governments of Fiji, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu have issued advisories for their nationals in the Middle East to remain calm.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:06:22 +1300
Fijian Drua come from behind to down the Hurricanes in Lautoka
The hosts had to claw their way back into the game twice before securing victory.
Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:19:54 +1300
Super Rugby Pacific: Western Force shut Moana Pasifika down in Pukekohe
It was not the hosts' night with poor lineouts, penalties and a glimpse of greatness come too late.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:27:01 +1300
Vanuatu province given 'all clear' as Cyclone Urmil moves slowly away
The Vanuatu National Disaster Management Office has given the "all clear" to TAFEA Province as Tropical Cyclone Urmil moves southeast.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:03:47 +1300
Urmil causes flooding, power outages in Fiji
Fiji is reeling this morning from the effects of Tropical Cyclone Urmil.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:06:20 +1300
Heavy rain and strong winds linked to Cyclone Urmil impact Fiji
The centre of category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is not expected to move directly over Fiji, however, heavy rain and strong winds linked to the system are already affecting parts of the country.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:54:50 +1300
Inmates in critical condition after confrontation with PNG corrections officers
A number of remand prisoners at Papua New Guinea's Bomana Prison were injured in a confrontation with Correctional Services officers.
Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:25:36 +1300
NZDF upgrades critical equipment on Raoul Island
The Defence Force has carried out upgrade of critical tsunami and volcano monitoring equipment on Raoul Island.