New Zealand Pacific

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:49:33 +1300
Eight dead in September violence at Papua New Guinea's troubled Porgera
PNG police deny that their Kumul 23 unit is to blame for killings and house burnings near the Porgera Gold Mine in late September violence.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 17:01:12 +1300
Fiji's justice minister resigns following explicit video controversy
It comes just days after an explicit video appeared on Siromi Turaga's Facebook profile on the eve of Fiji's 56th independence anniversary.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:02:44 +1300
US military seeks greater access to Northern Mariana
The United States military is seeking greater access to the Northern Mariana Islands' ports, airports, and other facilities, as the territory asks for more than $12.5 billion in federal assistance.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:51:13 +1300
Jake White: The South African master tactician believes Fiji rugby's 'great ascent starts now'
The new Flying Fijians head coach Jake White's focus is to get the players ready to be in the best shape possible for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:29:15 +1300
RLWC2026: Toa Samoa banks on Luai
Toa Samoa's head coach and co-captain both believe veteran Jarome Luai will be the key man in their campaign at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:42:10 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 13 October
A round-up of news from around the region, including Samoa's national teams to continue to participate in regional and international events under Lakapi Samoa.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:02:44 +1300
Indonesia says institutions 'working continuously' on rights allegations
The leaders of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands used their speeches at the UN General Assembly to urge Indonesia to allow a human rights commissioner to assess the situation in West Papua.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:53:06 +1300
Pacific fact-checking platform founder says united effort needed to fight misinformation
The man behind the Pacific's first independent fact-checking website says the unchecked spread of misinformation and disinformation in the region is why he started it.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:02:44 +1300
Kiribati makes history with first-ever football title win in Fiji
Kiribati's national men's team, Te Eitei, has claimed its maiden international trophy after defeating Seaqaqa in the Fiji Inter-District Championship premier division final.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:32:49 +1300
Fijian PM awaits word from justice minister before acting on explicit video controversy
Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed he will take no immediate disciplinary action regarding the explicit video uploaded to Justice Minister Siromi Turaga's Facebook profile.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:26:00 +1300
2026 Rugby League World Cup: All Pacific Island squads and fixtures
Five men's teams and three women's teams are set to fly the Pacific Islands flag at the 2026 Rugby League World Cup.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:51:42 +1300
Jake White named new Flying Fijians head coach
The 2007 Rugby World Cup-winning coach with the Springboks replaces Senirusi Seruvakula, who was appointed to the position on an interim basis in April.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:42:44 +1300
Second intimate video controversy hits Fiji government
The Fijian government has found itself caught up in another scandal after an explicit video involving one of its cabinet ministers ended up on Facebook on the eve of Fiji Day.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:27:23 +1300
Stranded Solomon Islands ferry passengers adrift at sea brought on shore
Dozens of people who were stranded on the vessel MV Awka have been rescued, local authorities confirmed on Monday.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:24:05 +1300
Amelia Earhart expedition heads to Pacific atoll hoping to find her plane
A US-based team of marine archaeologists has set sail for Kiribati to examine the latest clue to the 1937 disappearance of famed aviator Amelia Earhart.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:51:31 +1300
NRL claims it was blindsided by NZ Rugby injunction bid
But NZR claims it has been left "shadow-boxing" in unsuccessful attempts to engage with rugby league officials over the trademark dispute.

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:24:35 +1300
'Imminent threat' of drought in Niue, yellow alert declared
Niue has been placed on a yellow alert and the island's disaster management office says wildfires have already happened in several areas.

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