New Zealand Pacific

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:21:00 +1200
History made as all women lineup win Goldman Environmental prize
One of the winners, Bougainvillean Theonila Roka Matbob, speaks about her experiences as an environmental advocate, and how women are leading the way in land guardianship.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:00:54 +1200
Pasifika soldiers have been forgotten for too long says researcher
Pasifika soldiers who served in the World Wars deserve to be remembered this ANZAC Day says researcher.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:15:17 +1200
Stop selling arms to Indonesia, West Papuans urge Netherlands
The United Liberation Movement for West Papua has called on the Netherlands to stop selling arms to Indonesia.

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:17:35 +1200
'A bridge between generations':Tokelaun Easter tourney going strong 50 years on
A cultural and sporting event that brings together the Tokelauan community in Aotearoa is 50 years strong.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:26:18 +1200
Calls grow for independent probe after Fiji custody death sparks torture allegations
More allegations of torture by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces are emerging in local media amid growing calls for an independent investigation into the death of a man in military custody.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:58 +1200
Trump approves major disaster declaration for Northern Marianas following Sinlaku
CNMI's delegate to the US Congress says the declaration clears the way for federal aid to begin flowing to communities battered by the Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:32:28 +1200
'We are at the mercy of the market': Marshall Islands minister warns on fuel supply
The Marshall Islands government declared a 90-day state of economic emergency at the beginning of the month due to the conflict in the Middle East between Israel, the United States and Iran.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:45:12 +1200
Fijian Drua launch global search for 'exceptional' new head coach
The Fiji-based franchise is seeking a successor to Glen Jackson to lead "the very best of Fijian rugby talent" in Super Rugby Pacific.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:53:12 +1200
Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua battle on despite set-backs
Injuries to key players continue to hamstring both the Drua and Moana Pasifika as they head to Christchurch for this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific 'Super Round'.

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:10:58 +1200
CNMI: Tinian reels from Sinlaku as evacuees, aid groups and officials chart recovery
Evacuees sheltering at Tinian Elementary School are recounting how they fled for safety and what they found when they returned home following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:33:02 +1200
One person dead as search continues for missing cargo vessel crew off Saipan
Divers from the US Air Force 31st Rescue Squadron recovered the deceased individual Monday following a detailed underwater assessment of the vessel, Mariana.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:55:49 +1200
'His life mattered': Family of man who died in Fiji military custody says he begged for his life
Jone Vakarisi was heard screaming and begging before he was "brutalised to death" in Fiji military custody last week, according to his sister.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:08:45 +1200
Solomon Islands opposition alleges 'millions' offered by government lobbyists to buy back power
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister's Office has told RNZ Pacific that Jeremiah Manele will not respond to the allegations.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:09:51 +1200
Invoking Biketawa: the Pacific's regional response to the fuel crisis explained
Pacific leaders have reportedly moved to invoke the Pacific Islands Forum's highest regional crisis response measure over a looming fuel crisis.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:12:19 +1200
Northern Marianas seeks 'major disaster' declaration after Typhoon Sinlaku devastation
The Northern Mariana Islands is appealing to US President Trump to declare a "major disaster" following Super Typhoon Sinlaku devastation.

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:51:15 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 22 April
A round-up news from around the region, including Solomon Islands national carrier announcing temporary adjustments in response to the global fuel crisis.

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