New Zealand Pacific
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:08:38 +1200New Zealander caught as last of three Tonga prison escapees recaptured
After nearly a week on the run, a New Zealander who escaped jail in Tonga last week with two others, has been caught, the last of the three to be returned to custody.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:09:58 +1200
Tuvalu uses conservation NGO to arrest Chinese longliner
Tuvalu partnered with the conservation charity Sea Shepherd to arrest a Chinese tuna longliner suspected of illegal fishing in its waters.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:22:21 +1200
Moana star Michael Alisa on rejecting critics and creating a legacy for the next generation
Michael Tuatagaloa Alisa, one of Moana's undoubtable breakthrough stars, says it was "pure luck" he landed a role in the live-action film.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:38:45 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 27 July
A round-up of news from around the region, including a landslide at Gold Ridge Mine in the Solomon Islands reportedly claiming ten lives.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:14:59 +1200
PNG's Morea Baru claims Pacific Islands' first medal at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Papua New Guinea weightlifter Morea Baru is the first Pacific Island athlete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow to win a medal.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:37:08 +1200
Brad Mooar is new Fijian Drua head coach
Former All Blacks assistant coach Brad Mooar has been appointed as the new head coach of the Fijian Drua, the Nadi-basd franchise announced the on Monday.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:09:58 +1200
Zac Lomax joins PNG Chiefs
The Papua New Guinea Chiefs have signed Zac Lomax on a three-year deal from 2028 until the end of the 2030 National Rugby League season.
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:20:50 +1200
12 bodies recovered in PNG maritime disasters as searches continue
Papua New Guinea authorities are managing several separate cases of missing people due to boating incidents in recent days.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:16:39 +1200
Fiji's former chief prosecutor claims govt conspiracy to remove him
A former Fiji chief prosecutor claims there was a racist, government-led conspiracy to get rid of him.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:03:46 +1200
Son of man allegedly murdered by US hitman, on the run in Tonga
The son of a man allegedly murdered by a US-based hitman is on the run after escaping police custody in Tonga.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:10:13 +1200
Commonwealth Games: Pacific hope for medals in bowls and boxing
There is hope that the Pacific Island contingent at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will be able to win medals in bowling and boxing.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 15:11:33 +1200
Solomon Islands leaders balance China and US ties
Two recent official trips by Solomon Islands' leaders leave no clues as to where their preference currently leans: China or the West.
Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:08:13 +1200
PNG and NZ commit to deeper defence co-operation
Papua New Guinea and New Zealand have committed to deeper defence cooperation, particularly in the maritime domain.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:26:28 +1200
Fijian Drua primed to make history in first-ever Super Rugby Women's home final
The Fijian Drua Women will be aiming to secure their third Super Rugby Women's title when they host the defending champion NSW Waratahs in Ba.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:25:23 +1200
Eight bodies recovered after PNG boating disaster, more missing from separate incidents
Three boating incidents have been reported in Papua New Guinea waters, resulting in several confirmed deaths and dozens still missing.
Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:24:00 +1200
Mixed results for Pacific bowlers as Glasgow Commonwealth Games opens
There were mix results for the Pacific contingents of the first day of competition as the 2026 Commonwealth Games got underway in Glasgow, Scotland, early on Friday morning.