New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:31:00 +1300Samoa government cracks down on illegal diving at Manawanui wreck
The Samoan government has ordered a 300-metre radius ban around the Royal New Zealand Navy vessel, saying it poses significant risks to divers, fisherman and small craft.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:15:07 +1300
Fiji National Rugby League in 'a mess', facing Friday deadline to save 2030 World Cup eligibility
A letter from the International Rugby League states the Fiji National Rugby League has failed to submit audit reports since 2023, putting its full membership status at risk.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 13:10:04 +1300
Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news from around the region, including a visit to Tuvalu from Taiwan's foreign minister.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:36:12 +1300
Drive to evict PNG settlement communities runs into problems
A campaign by PNG authorities to remove communities from informal settlements in Port Moresby may not solve the crime problem.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:18:26 +1300
Minerals and military: Incoming US ambassador spells out vision for NZ and Pacific
Billionaire businessman Jared Novelly is the Trump's nominee to be US Ambassador to New Zealand, Niue, the Cook Islands and Samoa.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:40:59 +1300
Alapati Pita Tavite sworn in as 12th Ulu o Tokelau
He was sworn in for his second term as the 12th Ulu o Tokelau (head of government) in Nukunonu on Monday.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:18:13 +1300
Fire knife warriors light up Auckland at Siva Afi Festiva
Flames licked the stage and smoke wafted above the Mangere arts centre as siva afi warriors spun, swung and threw traditional nifo oti - Samoan fire knives.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:22:46 +1300
Australia-backed $150m plan aims to support Pacific rugby development
Rugby Australia has confirmed a new funding agreement currently being discussed with Fiji, Samoa and Tonga will enable a new regional competition structure for both men's and women's rugby.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:28:29 +1300
How hot is too hot for football in the Pacific?
Medical experts are warning sporting organisations need to do more to manage the risks of heat illness in football, after recent tournaments in the Pacific were played in extreme conditions.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:28:24 +1300
New film on West Papua highlights 'ecocide'
Armed conflict is not the only frontline for West Papuans in their struggle against Indonesian rule, according to a new film.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:42:36 +1300
Rugby Sevens: Fiji and South Africa tied after Vancouver
The two teams have 86 points each, with the HSBC SVNS Series title do be decided in New York.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:31:52 +1300
US military opens environmental review for expanded Marianas training footprint
The proposal would allow military readiness activities to continue at sea and on Farallon de Medinilla, an uninhabited island north of Saipan used as a live-fire training range.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:05:32 +1300
Pacific news in brief for 9 March
A round-up of news from around the region, including Samoa's FAST Party gaining another two seats in Parliament.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +1300
Watch: Vanuatu's Manaro Voui volcano spews ash
The Manaro Voui volcano is spewing ash and smoke as high as four kilometres above sea level.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:32:21 +1300
Five takeaways from Moana Pasifika's tough loss to Chiefs
It was another tough weekend for Moana Pasifika in round four of Super Rugby Pacific.