Pacific News Search
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Sports news in brief for March 15
Historic deal with Everton FC; futsal coach appointed; Pacific Games ambassadors named; and more
Updated at 2:37 pm on 15 March 2023
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Samoan tourism bouncing back, but recovery ongoing
Samoa's visitor arrivals have boosted the country's tourism sector recovery rate to 60 percent, but the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) believes more time is needed for full recovery.
Updated at 2:00 pm on 15 March 2023
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Fijian fans seek funds for rugby star's knee injury
Fiji Sevens rugby fans have initiated an appeal to help an injured rugby player who needs at least $NZ30,000 to get urgent knee surgery.
Updated at 1:04 pm on 15 March 2023
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Will ex-Nauru President Baron Waqa's appointment as next Pacific Islands Forum boss do more harm than good?
Analysis - The question being asked around the Pacific is how the region's leaders could agree to Nauru's Baron Waqa becoming the new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum, writes Don Wiseman.
Updated at 11:29 am on 15 March 2023
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Moana Pasifika looking for repeat win over the Brumbies
Moana Pasifika's head coach rued last weekend's Super Rugby Pacific game against the Western Force but vowed to learn from the defeat as they gear up to face the Brumbies this weekend.
Updated at 10:23 am on 15 March 2023
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Minister invites parties for talks on New Caledonia's status
New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence leaders have been invited by the French prime minister for talks in Paris about the territory's future status next month.
Updated at 7:41 pm on 14 March 2023
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Pacific news in brief for March 8
Special sitting delayed by cyclones; Fiji schools re-opening; concerns over Fiji's debt; and more
Updated at 7:41 pm on 14 March 2023
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Is Bainimarama exiting stage left?
An expert on Melanesian politics believes recent developments signal the end of former prime minister Frank Bainimarama's political career.
Updated at 5:20 pm on 14 March 2023
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Pacific news in brief for March 14
Samoa measles alert; Tuvalu climate vulnerability; French Polynesia's ruling party prepares for polls; and more
Updated at 2:23 pm on 14 March 2023
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'We are witnessing political warfare': Micronesia leader drops China bombshell
Outgoing Micronesian leader claims he is facing "direct threats" to his life for resisting China and is proposing his country cut ties with Beijing in favour of Taiwan.
Updated at 9:37 am on 14 March 2023
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High seas treaty 'central to Pacific nations' says campaigner
After close to two decades of negotiations, an historic United Nations ocean treaty has been agreed to protect marine biodiversity in international waters.
Updated at 3:47 pm on 13 March 2023
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Drua wins battle but the war has just begun
Kudos to the Fijian Drua on their last minute 25-24 Super Rugby Pacific win over the champion Crusaders in Lautoka, Fiji last Saturday. The win will be remembered for a...
Updated at 1:38 pm on 13 March 2023
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Pacific news in brief for March 13
Retraction: Oro governor refutes bribery trial allegations as false; Nauru detention move criticised; sex trial in French Polynesia abandoned; and more
Updated at 12:19 pm on 13 March 2023
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Tanna residents desperate for food after disasters damage crops
East Tanna residents in Vanuatu urgently need food following two tropical cyclones and now acid rain from Mount Yasur which is an active volcano.
Updated at 10:41 am on 13 March 2023
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Tokelau welcomes new head of government
Tokelau has a new Ulu-o-Tokelau, or head of government, Kelihiano Kalolo.
Updated at 10:21 am on 13 March 2023
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Landmark win for Drua over the Crusaders
The Fijian Drua's defeat of the defending champions was built on a strong set piece, the skills that only Fijians seem to possess, and their passionate fans.
Updated at 7:14 am on 13 March 2023
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SPC scheme will help nations cope with loss of tuna stocks
Efforts are being made to ensure Pacific nations can cope with changing tuna migration patterns in the region.
Updated at 7:03 am on 13 March 2023
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Mafana: New Wellington Tongan film on screen
A new film was inspired by the true story of a Tongan rugby superfan's mission to create a brass band to perform during the rugby world cup. Its writer and lead actor talked with Sunday Morning.
Updated at 2:51 pm on 12 March 2023
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Fiji's Bainimarama granted bail, ordered to remain in country
Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama and suspended police chief Sitiveni Qiliho have been granted bail.
Updated at 4:06 pm on 10 March 2023
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Panuelo out as ex-President likely to become new Micronesian leader
The Federated States of Micronesia will have a new President from May.
Updated at 2:46 pm on 10 March 2023
