Pacific News Search
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Former Cook Islands deputy PM Robert Tapaitau jailed for fraud
Robert Tapaitau has been handed a prison sentence along with two other former government officials.
Updated at 8:08 pm on 23 March 2024
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French Pacific news in brief
A round-up of news in brief from the French Pacific region, including a crystal methamphetamine trafficking network dismantled in French Polynesia.
Updated at 2:19 pm on 23 March 2024
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Pacific news in brief for March 22
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including Cook Islands doctors to soon undergo training on how to prescribe medical marijuana.
Updated at 8:32 am on 23 March 2024
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'Performing monkeys for colonial institutions': Pacific Advisory Group member quits NZR, says 'days of being seat warmers over'
Pasifika community leader Pakilau Manase Lua has resigned from New Zealand Rugby citing a lack of Pasifika representation, saying "we deserve a seat at the table".
Updated at 6:21 am on 23 March 2024
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Renewed calls for UN visit to West Papua after torture video surfaces online
A West Papua freedom movement leader is renewing calls for a UN human rights visit to Papua after new videos of Indonesian soldiers torturing a West Papuan man emerged online.
Updated at 6:39 pm on 22 March 2024
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Bougainville threat to bypass PNG Parliament in independence standoff
The minister overseeing the implementation of independence has warned ratification of the referendum is not Bougainville's only path to independence.
Updated at 4:22 pm on 22 March 2024
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Butterfly/Bataplai: Papua New Guinea film's NZ premiere at Māoriland Film Festival
Butterfly/Bataplai explores lead actor Raya's secret dream of being a makeup artist and her family's strict religious beliefs.
Updated at 1:26 pm on 22 March 2024
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PNG needs to do more to tackle tuberculosis, NGO says, ahead of World TB Day
About 5,000 people are expected to die this year while another 40,000 will become sick, according to a civil society group that works to reduce TB infection.
Updated at 12:21 pm on 22 March 2024
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Fiji disaster office monitoring weather ahead of Super Rugby clash as rain continues
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole Fiji group and cloud and rain is expected to continue to affect the country for the next few days.
Updated at 11:17 am on 22 March 2024
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Cultural connections found at Auckland's Polyfest
Over 200 teams from 69 schools across Aotearoa are participating at the four-day that provides a unique opportunity for Polynesian youth to embrace their indigenous backgrounds.
Updated at 9:51 am on 22 March 2024
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Cultural connections found at Auckland's Polyfest
Polynesian youth embrace their backgrounds at Polyfest which runs til Saturday.
Updated at 9:44 am on 22 March 2024
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Heavy rain continues to batter Fiji
Schools remain closed across the country except for Rotuma, and non-essential civil servants have been advised to assess the situation on whether it would be safer to work from home.
Updated at 4:59 pm on 21 March 2024
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Pacific news in brief for March 21
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including concerns about gun-related violence in Samoa.
Updated at 3:34 pm on 21 March 2024
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Small island states say 'critical year' for climate ahead of Copenhagen ministerial
The Alliance of Small Island States want to see a strong commitment from the incoming COP29 hosts Azerbaijan at the Copenhagen Climate Ministerial this week.
Updated at 3:05 pm on 21 March 2024
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Super Rugby Pacific: Moana Pasifika focused on top 8, while 'fitter' Drua need 'A-game'
Moana Pasifika will take on the Brumbies in Canberra hoping to "perform their best", while the the Fijian Drua will host the Waratahs in their second home game for the season.
Updated at 2:43 pm on 21 March 2024
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Landslide clearing ongoing as reports of 'trucks being looted' surface in PNG
Recovery efforts are ongoing in Papua New Guinea's Highlands and Northern Provinces which have experienced heavy flooding and landslides as reports of looting surface.
Updated at 12:15 pm on 21 March 2024
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Bougainville infrastructure upgrades and solar projects announced
The member for North Bougainville in the Papua New Guinea National Parliament, Francesca Semoso, has unveiled a series of transport projects for the constituency.
Updated at 10:58 am on 21 March 2024
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NZ-born Samoan academic Therese Lautua lands Harvard teaching role
Dr Therese Lautua is heading to Harvard University to share her knowledge with students across the globe. She says Pasifika people are "incredible at what we do".
Updated at 10:32 am on 21 March 2024
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New Caledonia’s provincial elections delay passes final hurdle, paves way for constitutional change
Analysis - An "organic law" to postpone New Caledonia's provincial elections has on Monday passed the final hurdle and was endorsed by the French National Assembly.
Updated at 10:13 am on 21 March 2024
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Bendigo Bank delays exit from Nauru as Chinese state-owned bank emerges as replacement
Bendigo has temporarily delayed its plan to pull out of Nauru and close the Pacific Island country's only bank after a Chinese state-owned bank signalled it might be willing to fill the void.
Updated at 6:37 pm on 20 March 2024
