Pacific News Search
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RWC2023: Fijians' reconnection in paradise ideal prep for global tournament
In the first of three articles on the three Pacific teams as they head into the World Cup, RNZ Pacific looks at the in-form Flying Fijians.
Updated at 11:11 am on 30 August 2023
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PNG opposition seeks Supreme Court review of US defence pact
Papua New Guinea's opposition leader has sought a Supreme Court review of the legality of a recently signed defence cooperation agreement with the United States.
Updated at 9:55 am on 30 August 2023
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Pacific news in brief for August 29
A round-up of news in breif from around the region.
Updated at 5:19 pm on 29 August 2023
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Sports news in brief for August 29
Round-up of sports stories from around the Pacific including wins for Solomon Islands and Samoa in football
Updated at 4:34 pm on 29 August 2023
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Aupito reveals the reservations he helped PM overcome for raids apology
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern had reservations about the cultural aspects of the dawn raids apology.
Updated at 12:02 pm on 29 August 2023
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PNG Prime Minister to open embassy in Jerusalem
Papua New Guinea will open an embassy in Jerusalem next week during a visit by Prime Minister James Marape.
Updated at 11:50 am on 29 August 2023
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Vanuatu's opposition plan fourth no confidence motion to oust govt
Vanuatu's opposition bloc is reportedly planning to file a fourth motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau as the country's political crisis continues.
Updated at 11:42 am on 29 August 2023
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The coaching guru who inspired Tahiti to beach soccer glory
No one would have been more delighted at Tahiti's success in the Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup in Papeete at the weekend than Angelo Schirinzi.
Updated at 10:27 am on 29 August 2023
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Fiji's women players get paid for their dedication to nation
Fijiana rugby players have finally been paid what they are owed by the Fiji Rugby Union, ending a long saga.
Updated at 6:38 am on 29 August 2023
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Rabuka's nuclear wastewater stance divides opinion within coalition
One of Fiji's deputy prime ministers Viliame Gavoka has appealed to the country's prime minister to review his stance on Japan's disposal of treated nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.
Updated at 6:38 pm on 28 August 2023
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Pacific news in brief for August 28
A round-up of news in brief from around the region.
Updated at 6:18 pm on 28 August 2023
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'People suffering' from Vanuatu political crisis
People in Vanuatu believe politicians need to look beyond their own four walls and work to improve the livelihoods of ordinary citizens.
Updated at 3:01 pm on 28 August 2023
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Marshall Islands sea turtle found to have nuclear contamination
Scientists studying tortoise and turtle shells near the Marshall Islands have found they contain nuclear contamination.
Updated at 12:09 pm on 28 August 2023
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Melanesian leadership failure to stand by ULMWP is a 'travesty'
MSG 'throws away' golden chance to reset peace and justice for West Papua, writes David Robie
Updated at 10:33 am on 28 August 2023
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Samoans rattle Ireland as Fiji climbs to 7th after famous win
Pacific rivals Manu Samoa and the Flying Fijians have shown the world they will be a force to reckon with at the Rugby World Cup, which kicks off in less than two weeks in France.
Updated at 9:11 am on 28 August 2023
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Tahiti champions again after seven-goal masterclass on the sand
Hosts Tahiti have retained their Oceania Beach Soccer Nations Cup title with a clinical 7-0 win over Solomon Islands in the final in Papeete.
Updated at 7:57 am on 28 August 2023
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Chinese police experts arrive in Vanuatu amid political crisis
Amidst a strategic rivalry between China and Western countries in the region, China has sent police experts and equipment to Vanuatu, as a domestic political crisis there continues to bubble.
Updated at 12:18 pm on 27 August 2023
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Rugby: Fiji shine in first ever win against England
Fiji are gathering momentum for the World Cup after a final warm-up game that saw them record a first-ever win over England.
Updated at 9:21 am on 27 August 2023
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Niue and Tuvalu 'concerned, dismayed, disappointed' with Fukushima release
Niue and Tuvalu have voiced their concerns about the release of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant.
Updated at 7:18 am on 26 August 2023
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Vanuatu Supreme Court rules in favour of opposition in Parliament majority case
The Vanuatu Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the opposition, who contested a decision by parliament's speaker regarding what constitutes an absolute majority in parliament.
Updated at 6:49 am on 26 August 2023
