Pacific News Search
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Fiji's 2000 coup leader George Speight seeks pardon
Leader of Fiji's 2000 coup has applied for a presidential pardon under a mercy clause, raising the possibility of his release from prison after serving over 20 years of a lifetime sentence.
Updated at 8:12 pm on 31 May 2023
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UN staying silent on allegations against the head of its Pacific office
The United Nations says it is unable to comment on the allegations against senior UN Pacific official Sanaka Samarasinha as it is a "personnel matter, which is confidential".
Updated at 5:50 pm on 31 May 2023
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Pacific news in brief for May 31
Round-up of news from Papua New Guinea, American Samoa, French Polynesia, Samoa, Cook Islands and Wallis et Futuna
Updated at 3:18 pm on 31 May 2023
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Sports news in brief for May 31
Round-up of sports from around the Pacific including rugby, football, and the Pacific Games
Updated at 3:18 pm on 31 May 2023
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'Take responsibility': first year of AUS/NZ refugee deal will not be met
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) says it is not dragging the chain in processing refugees from Nauru under the New Zealand - Australia Resettlement Arrangement.
Updated at 2:18 pm on 31 May 2023
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Claims of 'issues, concerns and breaches' at University of the South Pacific
A leaked document authored by a senior University of the South Pacific academic has again put a spotlight into the affairs of the regional institution.
Updated at 2:08 pm on 31 May 2023
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Fiji office of USAID to expand massively
The United States Agency for International Development will eventually have a team of about 30 at its USAID Pacific Islands office in Fiji.
Updated at 11:47 am on 31 May 2023
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PNG lawyer and businessman Paraka found guilty of misappropriating govt funds
Paul Paraka, a prominent Papua New Guinea lawyer and businessman, has been convicted of misappropriating over $US45 million in government funds.
Updated at 4:14 pm on 30 May 2023
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New Caledonia's FLNKS wants ICJ advice on contested vote
New Caledonia's pro-independence movement says the advice of the International Court of Justice is being sought over the contested 2021 referendum on independence from France.
Updated at 3:20 pm on 30 May 2023
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Caregivers, low earners to benefit from Cook Islands Budget
Money has been set aside in the Cook Islands 2023 budget for caregivers and people on minimum wage to get a pay rise.
Updated at 2:29 pm on 30 May 2023
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Suva FC say they've learned a lot from run to OFC final
Suva FC has described its players as warriors who have learned plenty from their run to the final of the Oceania Champions League in Vanuatu.
Updated at 1:01 pm on 30 May 2023
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Pacific news in brief for May 30
Round-up of Pacific news including stories from Vanuatu, American Samoa, Fiji, Tonga, Solomon Islands, Samoa and New Caledonia
Updated at 10:55 am on 30 May 2023
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Tractors sought to help out farmers in Tonga
A New Zealand charity is on the lookout for second-hand tractors to send to Tonga and help farmers there till their ash-laden soil.
Updated at 9:54 am on 30 May 2023
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Tokelau Covid: Two new cases announced as lockdown ends
Tokelau's largest atoll, Nukunonu, is now out of lockdown after experiencing its first community cases of Covid-19.
Updated at 4:53 pm on 29 May 2023
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Pacific news in brief for May 29
Round-up of news from Guam, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Northern Marianas, Cook Islands
Updated at 3:04 pm on 29 May 2023
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Former FIFA vice president Temarii charged with corruption
Former FIFA vice-president, Reynald Temarii of French Polynesia, has been charged with passive corruption in connection with Qatar's bid to host the 2022 World Cup.
Updated at 2:38 pm on 29 May 2023
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Tonga's Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu passes away at 75
Her Royal Highness Princess Mele Siu'ilikutapu of the Kingdom of Tonga has died aged 75.
Updated at 2:13 pm on 29 May 2023
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Drua holds on to win over Moana Pasifika
The Fijian Drua won the Super Rugby Pacific battle in Lautoka on Saturday, holding on to edge Moana Pasifika 47-46.
Updated at 12:18 pm on 29 May 2023
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No charges to be filed against Caledonian Union leader accused of sedition – Prosecutor
The president of New Caledonia's largest pro-independence party Daniel Goa will not be prosecuted for alleged calls for violence and sedition.
Updated at 11:37 am on 29 May 2023
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Concerns in Vanuatu over minimum wage hike
Industry stakeholders raise concerns about Vanuatu government's plans to increase minimum wage by 36 percent from Thursday.
Updated at 11:15 am on 29 May 2023
