New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:17:08 +1200Fiji police confirms murder investigation launched into death of man in military custody
Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro told RNZ Pacific that investigators are gathering intelligence to establish the facts and circumstances surrounding Jone Vakarisi's death while in military custody.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:16:43 +1200
Bougainville MP challenges PNG lawmakers to 'have some guts' on independence vote
Francesca Semoso, one of four Bougainville MPs in Papua New Guinea's national parliament, says Bougainvilleans "are not going to be belittled" in their quest for independence.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:22:32 +1200
Cook Islands PM keeps election date 'close to his chest' as opposition eyes unseating him
Election fever is building in the Cook Islands as residents await the pending announcement of a date for this year's general election as the opposition eyes unseating Prime Minister Mark Brown.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:48:17 +1200
Death toll rises to 22 in Papua New Guinea following Cyclone Maila
The total includes 12 deaths in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, including eight killed in a landslide, and 10 deaths caused by a landslide in East New Britain.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:51:21 +1200
'Anything that was tinned out here is destroyed': Tinian assesses Sinlaku damage
An all clear was declared in the Northern Mariana Islands on Friday as Super Typhoon Sinlaku tracked away, ending more than 50 hours of destructive winds, flooding, and widespread damage.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:01:06 +1200
Fiji fifth and seventh in first Sevens World Championship round
Both sides fell at the quarterfinal stage in Hong Kong.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:33:38 +1200
Bula FC stun Auckland FC to make OFC Pro League top four
The result was the second upset of the last day of round five of the OFC Pro League.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:06:36 +1200
Fiji military faces questions after death of Jone Vakarisi in custody
A leaked death certificate has directly challenged the RFMF's account of the death of a wellknown drug peddler Jone Vakarisi, following his detention in military custody last Thursday.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 10:51:28 +1200
Forum responds to current global fuel and energy challenges
The Pacific Islands Forum troika Leaders have agreed to activate the Biketawa Declaration, placing the region on a co-ordinated high alert framework to respond to the unfolding energy security crisis.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:57:47 +1200
Marshall Islands government shuts down at 3pm amid fuel crisis
Most government offices in the Marshall Islands began enforcing a new policy this week of closing by 3pm daily as a way to conserve fuel given uncertainties of fuel supply globally.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:16:56 +1200
Super Rugby Pacific: Fijian Drua dedicate win to late president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau
The Fijian Drua dedicated their win over the Brumbies in Canberra night to the country's late president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 13:12:21 +1200
Big win for Fijiana as Moana Pasifika go down fighting
The Fjiana women's rugby team kicked off their campaign at the Oceania Women's Championship with a big 85-5 victory over Tonga's Lofa in Lautoka on Friday evening.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:34:56 +1200
Man linked to gang activity dies after Fiji military detention, local media report
The Fiji Police Force spokesperson Ana Naisoro says an investigation into the incident is underway.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:03:31 +1200
Super Typhoon Sinlaku leaves a trail of destruction across Northern Marianas
First person - It will be be a long recovery and we need a lot of help.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:07:29 +1200
Pacific news in breif for 17 April
A round-up of news from around the region, including a church minister in Samoa convicted for raping a teenage parishioner.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:51:47 +1200
Super Rugby Pacific: Defining weekend for Moana Pasifika and Fijian Drua
Moana Pasifika and the Fijian Drua both face tough tests again this weekend in round 10 of the Super Rugby Pacific competition.