Pacific News Search
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Leitualaalemalietoa Lynn Lolokini Pavihi: champion of Vagahau Niue receives MNZM
Leitualaalemalietoa Lynn Lolokini Pavihi, a champion of the Niuean language, has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to Pacific education.
Updated at 4:57 pm on 3 June 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti - results from the weekend
A round-up of results from weekend sports, including rugby, rugby league, cricket
Updated at 4:56 pm on 3 June 2024
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50 years of challenge and change: David Robie reflects on a career in Pacific journalism
This King's Birthday, the New Zealand Order of Merit recognises Professor David Robie's 50 years of service to Pacific journalism.
Updated at 4:29 pm on 3 June 2024
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Pacific news in brief for June 3
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a Samoan village fining parents who do not send their children to school.
Updated at 4:14 pm on 3 June 2024
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PNG landslide: Preliminary soil assessment findings expected today
Geotechnical experts from New Zealand will complete their soil assessments today on the deadly landslide in Papua New Guinea.
Updated at 3:20 pm on 3 June 2024
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Pasifika finally recognised at rugby's board level
Co-chair Pauline Luyten said it was a massive victory to get Pasifika representation on the NZR Board.
Updated at 2:29 pm on 3 June 2024
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Tonga forum leaders meeting accommodation concern
There are concerns in Tonga whether a housing development planned to provide accommodation for people attending the Pacific Islands Forum leaders summit in August will be completed in time.
Updated at 1:05 pm on 3 June 2024
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'Value for money': Pacific Peoples Minister Dr Shane Reti on the Budget
Cuts to funding for Pacific Peoples in the Budget will not come at the cost of "effective measures", New Zealand's Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti says.
Updated at 12:34 pm on 3 June 2024
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A journey of faith, language and service: Presbyterian Minister receives ONZM
Among this year's new Officers of the New Zealand Order of Merit is the Very Reverend Taimoanaifakaofo Kaio.
Updated at 12:16 pm on 3 June 2024
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NZ to 'sharpen focus and engagement in the Pacific' - Luxon on his first visit to the region
Enhancing trade and economic cooperation and engagement in the Pacific will be the focus when Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visits Niue and Fiji.
Updated at 11:53 am on 3 June 2024
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Winston Peters calls for 'calm wise heads' in New Caledonia crisis
The foreign minister would not be drawn on New Zealand's position on Kanak aspirations for decolonisation.
Updated at 6:09 pm on 31 May 2024
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Pacific news in brief for May 31
A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including a controversial plan for the Papua New Guinea government to set up a gold refinery being shelved.
Updated at 5:25 pm on 31 May 2024
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Pasifika Sipoti - preview of weekend sports
A round-up of sports action this weekend, including Super Rugby Pacific, Oceania women's chmapionship and rugby sevens
Updated at 5:18 pm on 31 May 2024
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12 reportedly dead after tribal clashes near PNG landslide
A dozen people have been killed in tribal violence in province nearby the site of the landslip disaster in Papua New Guinea.
Updated at 5:04 pm on 31 May 2024
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Outpouring of grief following death of acclaimed Samoan poet and writer
Tributes are pouring in for an acclaimed American Samoan poet and teacher who was murdered last Saturday in Apia allegedly by a fellow poet.
Updated at 3:39 pm on 31 May 2024
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Fiji's main opposition FijiFirst sacks 17 MPs who voted for pay rise
Those removed from the party include the opposition leader, Inia Seruiratu, who told Parliament that MPs had "wants" and "needs" and "church commitments" to justify the salary bump.
Updated at 2:01 pm on 31 May 2024
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Budget 2024: NZ govt cuts Pacific funding by $26m in Budget
Minister for Pacific Peoples Dr Shane Reti said his main priorities as the minister will be housing, economic development, education, employment and health.
Updated at 12:15 pm on 31 May 2024
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PNG prime minister to visit site of devastating landslide
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape is visiting the site of the deadly landslide in the Enga Province on today.
Updated at 11:32 am on 31 May 2024
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'France has caused this crisis': Pacific Islands Forum offers support to New Caledonia
"Our Pacific region is home to independent experts and skilled personnel, that are familiar with this region, its history, its people, and importantly, its context, that can support all parties to move this process forward."
Updated at 11:25 am on 31 May 2024
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Tonga legislators reject death penalty proposal
Tonga has been combatting a growing drug problem for the past several years, leading to the Speaker of Parliament, calling for a debate on the topic.
Updated at 10:55 am on 31 May 2024
