New Zealand Pacific
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:03:45 +1200Nauru says deep sea mining and ocean conservation can coexist
The island's climate change minister told leaders at the United Nations Ocean Conference that the extraction of metals from deep sea nodules is essential for energy transition.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 12:08:42 +1200
Solomon Islanders safe but unable to leave Israel
The Solomon Islands foreign ministry says five people, who completed agriculture training in Israel, are safe but unable to come home amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Iran.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:03:46 +1200
Womb cancer 'really hitting the Pacific and Māori communities', NZ biologist says
Māori and Pasifika women have some of the highest rates of womb cancer in the word.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:49:45 +1200
PNG reaffirms ban as opposition to deep sea mining gains traction
Feature - Global efforts to halt deep sea mining are gaining momentum and Papua New Guinea is holding firm despite local plans to rivive projects, writes Scott Waide.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:49:21 +1200
Samoa police probe voter fraud ahead of August polls
The country's police chief warns voter fraud "is not a joke" and anyone who commits the offence can face up to 10 years in jail.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:21:29 +1200
Pacific Mini Games: Team PNG's hopes hang on levy deadline
Team Papua New Guinea's participation at the 2025 Palau Mini Games will cost around US$992,000.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:09:12 +1200
Pacific news in brief for 18 June
A round-up of news from around the region, including Tonga's princess Angelika Latufuipeka Tuku'aho backing other Pacific leaders to grant whales legal personhood.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:17:44 +1200
Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 18 June
A round-up of sports news from around the region, including a new assistant coach for 'Ikale Tonga.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 14:03:06 +1200
US travel ban: Countries have the right to decide who can cross their borders, Peters says
The NZ foreign minister made the comment in response to the Trump administration's proposal to impose travel restrictions on three dozen nations, including three in the Pacific.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:05:20 +1200
Fiji Police investigating Commission of Inquiry report into appointment of sacked anti-corruption commissioner Barbara Malimali
Fiji Police have commenced investigations into a Commission of Inquiry report on the appointment of the country's now sacked head of the anti-corruption office.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:18:14 +1200
Ardie Savea confirms sabbatical to play in Japan
Moana Pasifika are set to lose their inspirational leader for next season.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:08:03 +1200
Decoding PNG leader Marape's discussions with President Macron
Analysis - The recent series of high-level agreements between PNG and France marks a significant development in PNG's geopolitical relationships, writes Scott Waide.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:29:16 +1200
When is State of Origin Game II? Here's what you need to know
The Blues are one game up in this year's State of Origin series, after an 18-6 victory at Suncorp Stadium three weeks ago.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:43:31 +1200
Tributes flow in for Samoan fashion star tragically killed in Salt Lake City
A Samoan fashion stylist says Arthur Folasa Ah Loo was the best Samoan fashion designer she had come across.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:49:04 +1200
Kaltak moves to Perth, set to launch football academy
Vanuatu national men's football team captain Brian Kaltak has signed a multi-year deal with Perth Glory and also announced plans to launch a football academy back home.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:44:59 +1200
No King’s protest in Guam demands protection of democracy and equal rights
The rally was part of a broader grassroots mobilisation across the United States, marking the first 'No Kings' protest held in a US territory.
Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:44:59 +1200
Tests show 'forever chemicals' in CNMI, Guam
The information stated that wells on the CNMI island are among the most contaminated in the US.