New Zealand Pacific
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:50 +1200UN human rights commissioner visit to West Papua on track, says Indonesia
Indonesia's government says the proposed visit of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to West Papua is on track.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 16:55:09 +1200'What's good for Māori is good for Tangata Moana': Pacific solidarity strong at Koroneihana
Pacific solidarity has been strong at Koroneihana as international guests converged on Tūrangawaewae marae.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:42:16 +1200Pacific Islands Forum winds up by condemning China nuclear test
Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China in July, calling on all states to provide advance warning ahead of any testing.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 18:47:59 +1200Sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister says Cabinet revolt is imminent
Recently sacked Solomon Islands Finance Minister Gordon Darcy Lilo says further resignations from Cabinet are coming.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 09:31:14 +1200China seeks answers after citizen dies in ICE custody on Saipan
Lianyong Wei, 51, died on 23 August at a hospital in Saipan after he was found unresponsive at the local detention facility.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:14:12 +1200Should outside nations be allowed at the Pacific Forum summit?
Solomon Islands has asked Pacific Islands Forum members to consider separating external dialogue partners from the annual leaders' meeting.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:57:05 +1200Penrhyn port upgrade raises transparency and environmental concerns in the Cook Islands
While a US-New Zealand-funded port upgrade in the Cook Islands is being welcomed as a vital infrastructure project, a landowner and an environmental group are raising transparency concerns.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:44:26 +1200Fijian Drua sign former Wallaby forward Isi Naisarani
Fiji-born ex-Wallaby forward Isi Naisarani has joined the Fijian Drua ahead of the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.
Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:02:47 +1200Melanesian countries to review Indonesia's status at MSG if no action on West Papua visit
Melanesian countries are pushing Indonesia to facilitate a long-requested visit to West Papua by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:37:17 +1200Highly respected NZ diplomat Neil Walter mourned by Tokelau community
The Tokelau community is mourning Neil Walter, a New Zealand career diplomat, who served multiple times as the administrator to Tokelau.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:01:32 +1200US unveils more than $150 million deal in Pacific investments and assistance
The State Department says the Trump Administration is reorienting Pacific relationships towards "championing US enterprise and investments", mirroring its approach to much of the developing world.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:52 +1200Pacific chiefs to attend Māori Queen's second koroneihana
Pacific chiefs from across Polynesia, Micronesia and Melanesia will gather at Tūrangawaewae Marae for Māori Queen Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po's second koroneihana.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:31:12 +1200Solomon Islands PM sacks minister, accuses rivals of opportunism as no-confidence vote looms
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has come out swinging against a motion of no confidence against him and the MPs backing the leadership challenge.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:50:33 +1200Who is responsible? Glaring lack of clarity over Fiji operation to remove street dwellers
Despite reports that efforts to remove street dwellers were a collaboration between Fiji's police and government, there remains a disconnect over who is responsible for what.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:47:36 +1200Vanuatu tries to take island dispute with France to UN's top court
Vanuatu is trying to bring a decades-old dispute with France over two uninhabited islands before the International Court of Justice, the United Nations' top court said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 07:29:04 +1200Disability bill passes, but support for carers remains unclear, Pacific provider says
The New Zealand Parliament passed the government's Disability Support Services Bill at its third reading on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:57:52 +1200US expected to announce major fuel security deal at Pacific Islands Forum
The United States is set to announce a fuel security deal worth US$60 million for the Pacific region, RNZ Pacific understands.
Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:13:18 +1200The Pacific Islands Forum contains so much flexing, it's a geopolitical workout
"If you’re hosting a party with 18 very important people coming and 1/3 don’t turn up, you’ve got to be concerned."