Pacific News Search
-
Kiwis deliver statement win over Toa Samoa
A double to Jamayne Isaako in his first game for the Kiwis since 2019 has helped New Zealand to a dominant 50-0 win over Samoa in their Pacific Championships clash at Eden Park, Auckland.
Updated at 7:18 pm on 22 October 2023
-
Pacific news in brief for October 20
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 6:21 pm on 20 October 2023
-
Niue celebrates 49 years of self-governing
Niue is marking 49 years of self-governance today and Premier Dalton Tagelagi says the government is committed "to creating a resilient, prosperous, and inclusive" nation.
Updated at 5:13 pm on 20 October 2023
-
Pasifika creatives recognised at awards night
Pasifika artists in New Zealand were recognised for their contributions at the annual Arts Pasifika Awards held at the Te Papa Museum in Wellington on Wednesday.
Updated at 5:12 pm on 20 October 2023
-
Toa Samoa players, fans bring the heat ahead of clash against Kiwis
Auckland's Victoria Park was painted red and blue as hundreds of league supporters came together in full force for Toa Samoa Fan Day on Tuesday.
Updated at 5:09 pm on 20 October 2023
-
Big challenges for Pacific nations as World Rugby maps way forward
Analysis - What's next for the three Pacific island nations after their Rugby World Cup campaign comes to an end? Our senior sports journalist Iliesa Tora breaks it down.
Updated at 3:39 pm on 20 October 2023
-
PNG-China common currency on the agenda in Beijing
One of the matters on the table for Papua New Guinea's prime minister James Marape during his visit to Beijing is establishing for both countries to trade in their own currencies.
Updated at 10:59 am on 20 October 2023
-
Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption depleted 5% of ozone layer in some regions
The volcanic plume, which reached 55 kilometres high, was full of ash, gasses, and water vapour.
Updated at 8:45 am on 20 October 2023
-
Fall of a Fijian trafficker exposes previous government’s blind eye to meth
The imprisonment of a prominent Fijian businessman on drug charges is just one sign of the Pacific island country's increasing role as an international trafficking hub.
Updated at 8:16 am on 20 October 2023
-
Sports news in brief for October 20
Pacific sports news in brief from Palau, French Polynesia and more
Updated at 7:30 am on 20 October 2023
-
Fiji Rugby wants Simon Raiwalui to stay
The Fiji Rugby Union is pulling out all the stops to retain the services of head coach Simon Raiwalui for the Flying Fijians.
Updated at 7:30 am on 20 October 2023
-
Niuean weaver ensuring the preservation of traditional handicraft
Discs of intricate patterns woven with colourful fibres adorn the words '683 BABY' as south Auckland-based visual artist Dahlina Taueu's dexterity for the art of lalaga, or warp and weft close weaving, strengthens her connection to her Niuean culture a...
Updated at 7:32 pm on 19 October 2023
-
Threat of fuel shortage looms for Papua New Guineans
Papua New Guineans are facing the prospect of more petrol rationing in coming days after the major supplier Puma Energy warned its stocks were low.
Updated at 1:55 pm on 19 October 2023
-
Pacific news in brief for October 19
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 12:49 pm on 19 October 2023
-
'I go to church, I take my guns with me': Tongans taking US approach to 'feel secure'
Tonga citizens take a United States approach to guns, as police push back against illegal firearms trade.
Updated at 10:58 am on 19 October 2023
-
Pacific women face most discrimination in legal profession, survey finds
The Pacific Lawyers Association is concerned Pacific women are the most discriminated against group within the legal profession in NZ.
Updated at 10:20 am on 19 October 2023
-
Pacific news in brief for October 18
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 4:44 pm on 18 October 2023
-
Self-proclaimed 'apostle of peace' Fiji PM Rabuka wants conflict free Pacific Ocean
Fiji's Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has called for the Pacific Ocean to be declared an "Ocean of Peace".
Updated at 4:39 pm on 18 October 2023
-
Marshall Islands signs Compact III with the United States
After months of back and forth negotiators from the Marshall Islands and the United States signed off on their Compact III agreement in Hawaii.
Updated at 4:38 pm on 18 October 2023
-
NZ urged to make it easier for people moving from low-lying Pacific Islands
NZ is being urged to create immigration pathways for people in low-lying Pacific nations who are leaving their countries because of the increasing effects of climate change.
Updated at 2:00 pm on 18 October 2023
