New Zealand Pacific

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:28:53 +1300
Marshallese families in Northwest Arkansas reel from Trump deportations
The Trump administration's aggressive action on deportations has resulted in over 40 Marshallese being deported from the Northwest Arkansas area this year.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:14:01 +1300
Military apology to Indo-Fijians 'long overdue', Fijian academic says
A military apology is "long overdue" to the Indo-Fijian community for trauma caused by past political turmoil, according to Distinguished Professor Steven Ratuva.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 10:33:35 +1300
Activists urge Vanuatu government to take 'decisive stance' on West Papua
West Papuan "freedom fighters and advocates" have formally submitted a petition to the Vanuatu government in which they express their concern, local media report.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:42:30 +1300
Illegal sales undermine essential medicine supply in PNG
The unauthorised sale of medical drugs remains a serious and persistent concern in Papua New Guinea, undermining the availability of essential medicines in health facilities.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:01:36 +1300
New modelling shows Mariana Trench and reefs amplify tsunami threat to CNMI - expert
A leading ocean engineer says long-held public beliefs that the Mariana Trench or Saipan's coral reef would shield the Commonwealth of Northern Marianas from tsunamis are incorrect.

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:34:15 +1300
Nauru Rugby eyes Fiji partnership to unlock sport's potential
While the Micronesian Island nation's rugby development has been hindered by the unavailability of grass fields, the Nauru Rugby Union is working to turn their fortunes.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:52:34 +1300
Vanuatu teachers strike may roll into third year if government won't pay - union
The next meeting between the union and government officials has been set down for Friday.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:24:32 +1300
NZ immunologist urges measles vaccination check before Christmas travel
A New Zealand-based Tongan immunologist says vigilance around measles spread is particularly important as families prepare to travel over the Christmas period.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:50:29 +1300
Vanuatu teen Manoa Tarroux makes history at World Junior Surfing Championships
Sixteen-year-old Manoa Tarroux has created history at the International Surfing Association World Junior Championships in Peru by winning his heat on Sunday.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:03:52 +1300
Meet the eight founding clubs of the OFC Pro League
Oceania football fans are set to be treated with much-anticipated regional professional club competition, set to begin in January 2026.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:19:55 +1300
Parker confident he will fight again after failed dope test
Heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker says he's "devastated" by his positive doping test and is confident the defence mounted by his team will clear him of wrongdoing.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:04:51 +1300
Study links scabies to rheumatic heart disease in Tongan children
There are calls for more efforts to eliminate scabies in Tonga in order to reduce the incidence of rheumatic heart disease in local children.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:16:17 +1300
Anote Tong on deep sea mining: Pacific leaders 'in a very difficult position'
The former Kiribati president says the deep sea mining industry presents unique challenges for Pacific leaders trying to secure economic resources in the face of the climate crisis.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 07:30:07 +1300
Fijian Health Ministry issues measles warning amid rising cases in Australia and New Zealand
New Zealand has reported around 30 measles cases, while Australia has recorded 162 cases this year.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 06:51:03 +1300
Sawong in induced coma after emergency separation of PNG conjoined twins
Tom and Sawong, who were fused at the lower abdomen, had unplanned emergency surgery at Sydney Children's Hospital on Sunday after Tom began to deteriorate rapidly.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:53:49 +1300
Management plan for albacore tuna agreed at Fisheries Commission
The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission has agreed to a management procedure for South Pacific albacore tuna.

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:43:07 +1300
CNMI stands to gain nothing economically from deep sea mining in federal waters
The Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa have no automatic claim to revenues generated from deep seabed mining because they are United States territories

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