New Zealand Pacific

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:59:42 +1300
Fijian Drua cuts costs and puts investment plans on hold amid Super Rugby uncertainty
The Fiji-based franchise is tightening spending, including pausing plans to seek additional private investment, to ensure the club says financially viable.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:20:28 +1300
Mother rescued in remote PNG after premature triplets die before help arrives
A young mother who gave birth to triplets in a remote part of PNG was successfully evacuated, but all three of her babies died before help could reach them.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:38:51 +1300
Pacific life expectancy gains uneven as Naoero falls furthest behind, experts say
While average life expectancy across the Pacific as risen since the 1960, regional progress continues to trail global middle-income standards, according to regional experts.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:38:51 +1300
New PINA president pledges to strengthen Pacific newsrooms
PNG's Neville Choi says empowering national media associations, building transparency and navigating artificial intelligence will be key priorities for the Pacific Islands News Association.

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:30:32 +1300
PNG Chiefs to launch logo and colours despite ongoing trademark dispute
The PNG Chiefs rugby league franchise will launch its official team colours and logo next month despite an ongoing trademark and naming dispute with New Zealand Rugby

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:20:49 +1300
Pacific leaders urge Jakarta to allow UN visit to West Papua
Pacific Islands leaders have used their addresses to the United Nations General Assembly to urge Indonesia to allow the UN human rights chief access to West Papua. Pacific Islands Forum...

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:48:46 +1300
Meth withdrawal symptoms getting 'scarier' in the Northern Marianas, recovery agency says
A drug recovery programme in the Northern Mariana Islands says it is seeing more severe withdrawal symptoms among some methamphetamine users than in the past.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:53:12 +1300
Samoa, Tonga netball coaches expect Fiji to bounce back stronger
The head coaches of the Samoa and Tonga netball teams say Fiji will be back stronger after their World Cup qualification heartbreak in Nuku'alofa.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:04:29 +1300
US congratulates Naoero on ICC withdrawal decision
A US Embassy in Suva says Naoero has joined a growing number of nations standing up for their sovereignty against the International Criminal Court's "illegitimate overreach".

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:47:22 +1300
'We will not forget': Vanuatu comes together to honour 45 lives lost at sea in recent weeks
Ni-Vanuatu people come together for a national day of mourning and remembrance to pay their respects to dozens of people who lost their lives in major boating tragedies.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:45:41 +1300
Vanuatu signs declaration to give children and youth greater voice on climate
The Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action supports governments to better consider the rights, needs and voices of children and young people in climate policies.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:35:50 +1300
Three Bougainvilleans reportedly rescued after 70 days adrift at sea
Two men and a woman went missing while travelling from Nissan Island to Buka in July have been picked up by an overseas vessel and transported to Kiribati for assistance.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:17:09 +1300
Fijiana finish WXV Global Series Challenger unbeaten
Fiji's national women's rugby team has finished the WXV Global Series Challenger tournament unbeaten after a late penalty saw them defeat the Netherlands 20-17 on Saturday.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:20:40 +1200
'They just have to get out': Civilians pay the price for West Papua conflict
The number of civillians displaced in West Papua continuities to grow as armed conflict escalates

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:45:17 +1200
Seasonal weather chaos just part of the picture behind Pacific maritime tragedies, climatologist says
A Pacific regional climatologist says it is imperative that boat operators take extra caution in a time of turbulent weather.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:17:09 +1300
Oceania Rugby says no money to host Oceania Sevens Cup in Rotorua
Oceania Rugby has cancelled the 2026 Oceania Rugby Sevens Cup planned for Rotorua on 31 October and 1 November.

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:00:34 +1200
'Stop carbon emissions': Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands leaders demand climate action
The leaders of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have issued a strong call to action to industrial nations and the international community to act on the climate crisis.

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