New Zealand Pacific

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:15:12 +1300
Six persons of interest identified in court cocaine case, Fiji Police says
The country's police chief says 27 statements have been taken as investigators track nearly 40kg of missing cocaine bars replaced with flour at the Suva High Court.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:52:02 +1300
Pacific leaders unite on climate at UNGA: 'Think of the children'
Pacific Island leaders pulled no punches on the climate crisis at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this month.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 11:43:59 +1300
Self-governing US territory losing 1000 people a year as economy struggles
The Northern Mariana Islands is losing about 1000 people a year because of a lack of economic opportunities, a senior Commonwealth official has told US federal officials.

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.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:07:53 +1300
Lakapi Samoa unhappy with Oceania Sevens cancellation
Oceania Rugby cancelled the event last Friday, pointing to lack of funding as the main reason for the decision.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:50:09 +1300
Top Kiwi holiday spot named Oceania's leading island destination
Tourism leader credits warm local hospitality after taking out Oceania's Leading Island Destination for a fourth consecutive year at the 2026 World Travel Awards.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 06:58:54 +1300
PNG urges global community to prioritise humanity over war
Papua New Guiea's prime minister has urged the international community to prioritise humanity ahead of war.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:56:10 +1300
Fiji's prosecutions office defends drug disposal protocols after cocaine turns to flour
Fiji's Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has issued a defensive statement clarifying its role in managing drug exhibits.

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.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:50:09 +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.

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:12:44 +1300
'A sad indictment': Flour replaces nearly 40kg of cocaine exhibit in Fiji court
Fiji police confirm forensic tests reveal 39 cocaine bars held at Suva High Court were tampered with, as the country's justice minister asks the public to "trust" the police investigations.

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.

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