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UK steps up in Pacific with NZ$31m climate funding but questions remain on impact
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (660+ words) Seema Malhotra met with Pacific Islands Forum Troika chair and Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele. The United Kingdom says it wants a stronger role in the Pacific but island nations are looking for more than promises and clearer results…...
Puaikura power into Oceania stage with dominant home win
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (478+ words) Puaikura FC celebrate their 3-0 win over Pan Sa FC at the CIFA Academy in Rarotonga to qualify for the OFC Women's Champions League 2026. The Cook Islands champions have sealed an OFC Women's Champions League 2026 spot after a confident display at…...
South Auckland RSA changes shape amid questions over who supports veterans
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (749+ words) Exterior of the Manurewa Veterans Support Centre, with remembrance poppies displayed along the entrance to the community support hub. As local clubs close, merge or shift focus, questions remain on who is responsible for ongoing community support for veterans. Across…...
S'moa explores Super Rugby Pacific team as focus shifts to more homegrown talent
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (815+ words) Manu S'moa perform their siva tau before kick-off. S'moa is now exploring long-term plans for a Super Rugby franchise built on homegrown talent and stronger local pathways. Lakapi S'moa says a future franchise could be on the table as the…...
Fiji family demands answers after man dies in military custody
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (1045+ words) Jone Vakarisi, 37, died in military custody in Suva last week. His death is now being investigated as murder. Fijian police launch a murder investigation as calls grow for an independent inquiry into Jone Vakarisi's death. Jone Vakarisi was heard screaming…...
Cook Islands' Puaikura strike first on home soil with OFC statement win
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (742+ words) Puaikura FC and Nukuhetulu FC battle it out in Rarotonga during the OFC Women's Champions League 2026 Qualifying match in Rarotonga on Wednesday. The local champions make the perfect start to their Women's Champions League qualifying campaign, holding firm in the…...
Dengue Fever returns to Tonga with outbreak declared, ministry says
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (321+ words) Tonga has declared a dengue outbreak after a rise in cases across Tongatapu, Ha'apai and 'Eua, with young people among the most affected. Cases rising across Tongatapu, Ha'apai and 'Eua, with young people most affected as health officials urge calm…...
We were ready: Pacific experience helped Wellington family ride out flooding storm
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (594+ words) Owhiro Bay was among the worst hit in a thunderstorm overnight on Monday. "whiro Bay resident Thomas Wynne says lessons from cyclone life in Rarotonga helped his wh'nau act fast when wild weather hit their coastal home. As floodwaters start…...
PNG youth run riot over American S'moa to set up OFC knockout clash
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (441+ words) Chriszanne Sifas leads the charge for Papua New Guinea, scoring a hat-trick in a ruthless first-half display. Six goals before half-time blow American Samoa away as Papua New Guinea flex their strength and move to the brink of a must-win…...
Pacific pride on show in HK as Fiji fight on and Black Ferns seal title
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (579+ words) Black Ferns Sevens celebrate their Hong Kong 7s title after edging Australia 19-14 in a thrilling final. The Fijians showed resilience at the Hong Kong 7s while New Zealand underlined their dominance with another title in a strong weekend for Pacific rugby. The…...