Navigation for RNZ Pacific
Pacific News
Pacific News headlines with summaries.
-
Crypto and Starlink used to roll out first universal basic income plan
23 Feb 2026Citizens of the Marshall Islands will receive "free money" as the government launches a world-first universal basic income scheme.
-
Call for Māori, Pacific bone marrow donors
23 Feb 2026The New Zealand Bone Marrow Donor Registry is currently recruiting donors with Māori and Pacific ancestry for six patients. Audio
-
OFC Pro League: Solomon Kings, Vanuatu United secure vital wins
Solomon Kings FC and Vanuatu United FC recorded wins in the opening round of matches for the third round of the OFC Pro League in Melbourne on Sunday.
-
Umaga doubles down on World Rugby support
The former All Blacks captain and Moana Pasifika mentor believes rugby's governing body should be pouring more financial assistance into the two Pacific Island Super Rugby teams.
-
'It's sad': Former Samoan tennis star calls out culture of abuse
Steffi Carruthers Thomsen, the first Pacific woman to win a professional title in the International Tennis Federation, says the abuse directed toward Destanee Aiava shouldn't be ignored. Audio
-
Whooping cough under control in Vanuatu - Health Ministry
Seven people have died from whooping cough in Vanuatu. Three of the deaths were infants. Audio
-
What Greenland can learn from US territories - and how to avoid becoming one
23 Feb 2026Advocates for democracy and self-determination say Greenland would do well to study the experiences of America's existing territories, such as those in the Pacific.
-
Arrest of dual British-Fijian national sparks free speech concerns
The arrest and detention of Charlie Charters by Fiji's anti-corruption agency has sparked concerns about freedom of expression from the country's politicians, advocates and journalists.
-
Is NZ living up to the 'Pacific family' rhetoric?
An in-depth look at whether New Zealand is doing enough to live up to the "Pacific family" rhetoric in the face of the climate crisis and its threats that continue to reshape the region.
-
Are Pacific nations becoming too dependent on seasonal worker schemes?
20 Feb 2026Concerns are rising that Pacific Island nations may be too dependent on remittances, as temporary worker schemes in wealthier countries become more popular.
-
OFC Pro League: South Island and Tahiti United draw
21 Feb 2026Having led 1-0 at halftime and 2-1 in the second spell, the Tahitian side could not keep the South Islanders away.
-
Drua none from two
21 Feb 2026Co-captain Frank Lomani said post-match they could not continue with the good start they made.
-
Hurricanes down Moana Pasifika in capital thrashing
21 Feb 2026Moana Pasifika kicked off the scoring against the Hurricanes but could not keep the momentum up.
-
Palau court denies Senate bid to stop US deportee deal
Palau's Supreme Court has denied an application by the Senate for a stay order on the government's plan to take third country nationals deported from the United States.
-
New Caledonia's Congress endorses 'rigorous' 2026 budget
23 Feb 2026New Caledonia's legislators endorsed the French Pacific territory's 2026 budget on Thursday.
-
Bainimarama and Qiliho on bail in inciting mutiny case
The former prime minister and police commissioner appeared in court on Thursday.
-
Teams 'ready to attack' in OFC Pro League third round
20 Feb 2026All eight teams will be in action for the third round of the OFC Pro League which begins on Saturday.
-
Umaga names seven debutants for Hurricanes showdown
The Moana Pasifika head coach has made the bold decision to rest some of his star players who featured in the 40-26 win against the Fijian Drua in Lautoka.
-
Drua set for a tough battle against Waratahs
19 Feb 2026Head coach Glen Jackson has made changes to the team to face the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.
-
New Zealand forces rescue Tongans stranded at sea
19 Feb 2026The men were found floating in a small wooden boat after departing Tongatapu ten days ago.
-
Vanuatu not bowing to US pressure - climate envoy
Ralph Regenvanu says "we very much hope" the United States "will engage in this normal multilateral process".
-
Cook Islands' Auckland consulate office closure still unresolved
19 Feb 2026An opposition MP says Cook Islanders remain in the dark about what the office is actually doing and whether it should stay shut.
-
Pasifika experts urged to lead solutions to regional challenges
The chair of the Pacific Academy of Sciences says it's time Pasifika experts take the lead on climate change, health, renewable energy and traditional knowledge in the region.
-
PNG one step away from being blacklisted, money laundering watchdog warns
18 Feb 2026The Financial Action Task Force has placed PNG on its "grey list" due to "strategic deficiencies" in government oversight, but the Prime Minister Marape says the country will "work its way out". Audio
Related
RNZ PacificTop New Zealand Stories
- Live: US-Israeli strikes on Iran could last 'weeks', 48 Iranian leaders and 3 US soldiers killed
- Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks to media amid US-Israeli conflict with Iran
- Former solider and sex offender Adrien Bell's volunteer work sparks concern
- Actor Awards 2026: See which nominees are taking home a win
- Thousands of shipping containers filled with NZ exports caught up in Middle East conflict
Subscribe
Get the top 8 headlines each day at 8am with our daily email newsletter.
