PNG Hekari and Tahiti United finish in dramatic draw
Hekari’s Joseph Joe scored a spectacular goal from a corner kick on 22 minutes, curling the ball perfectly past the
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Air Calédonie grounded: Island blockade, staff on reduced hours
The disruption is caused by customary people blockading airfields in protest against the planned relocation of Air Calédonie’s
Fijian Drua to defend winning record against the Queensland Reds at home
IN round six of the Super Rugby Pacific 2026 competition, the Fijian Drua will have another home game in Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
Trump says America needs no one’s help—Australia included
But Trump, who never ceases to generate more fodder for analysis, has just offered a new catchcry for his approach to the
Former PIFS boss dies
TRIBUTES have started to flow in for former Pacific Islands Forum secretary general, Sir Noel Levi, who died last week in his
PM Manele faces leadership crisis
THE government of the Solomon Islands faces a significant political crisis after the mass resignation of cabinet ministers and
Taiwan–Tuvalu sign double taxation agreement
TUVALU and Taiwan celebrated five decades of friendship and cooperation, with Prime Minister Feleti Penitala Teo hosting a state
To the polls: High turnout for New Caledonia municipal elections
VOTERS in New Caledonia turned out in slightly higher numbers for the first round of municipal elections on
Equality for every island girl
FOR the women and girls of Tuvalu, justice isn't just a legal concept; it is a lifeline. At a recent United Nations meeting
Matai title for NZ PM just courtesy
THE Samoan government has clarified that the recent bestowal of a matai title on New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher
NZ cuts visa fees for Pacific
NEW Zealand will temporarily reduce visitor visa fees for eligible Pacific nationals in a move aimed at boosting travel and
Timely changes push Bula FC over Tahiti United FC
THE Bula FC–Tahiti United FC clash in OFC Round Four was a battle between sixth and seventh spot on the leader
Vanuatu United FC hands South Melbourne FC first OFC loss
SOUTH Melbourne suffered their first loss in the OFC Pro League, beaten 2-0 by Vanuatu United 2–0. Starting in second place on the
Regional agency heads meet over environment issues
ENVIRONMENTAL impact on global and regional architecture was the focus of the heads of the Council of Regional
Indonesia, Australia to include Japan, PNG in security deal
INDONESIA and Australia plan to expand their security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea. Reuters reports that
Indiscipline worries Drua coach after win over Brumbies
INDISCIPLINE remains an issue for the Fijian Drua despite their historic win over the Brumbies on
Fiji’s rape stats reveal alarming trend
A 10-YEAR analysis of rape cases decided by Fiji’s High Court shows that children made up the majority of victims
Auckland FC survives 1–0 over Solomon Kings FC
HONIARA turned up in numbers to cheer on the home side against Auckland FC in Round Four of the OFC Pro League at the National
Fijian Drua in huge upset over the Brumbies
A SELL-OUT out crowd packed Ba’s 4R Stadium to see the Fijian Drua take their first win over the Brumbies after eight
Vanuatu outbreak persists despite declining trend
VANUATU’S National Surveillance Unit has reported two new cases of pertussis (whooping cough) requiring hospitalization over the past week, both on the island of
PNG’s Marape pushes for end to polygamy
PAPUA New Guineans legislators have been given notice that efforts are underway to end polygamy in the nation of more than 10 million people across 8000
Solomons braces for fuel, light price hike
SOLOMON Islanders have been warned to expect higher fuel and electricity costs as the US and Israel war against Iran enters its third
