Australian think tank proposes 'Pacific-Eyes' intelligence alliance for regional security

The "Pacific-Eyes" concept draws "inspiration" from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance between the US, the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Photo: 123RF An Australian think tank has proposed an intelligence-sharing agreement between...

PNG and Pacific rugby league stars pass on skills and life lessons to schoolkids

The National Football Stadium in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea was filled with excitement earlier this week as 100 students from four Port Moresby schools took part in the Pacific Championships School Clinic - an event that used rugby league to...

Pacific rugby league action set to kick off this weekend

Fiji Bati proved too strong for Cook Islands last year, winning 56-6 in the Pacific Championships Bowls Challenge. Photo: Facebook / NRL Opinion - All the waiting ends when the Pacific Championships Bowl Challenge rolls off in Port Moresby on...

Rugby league: Teams named for rugby league Pacific Championships week two

Photo: © NRL Photos Toa Samoa hooker Jazz Tevaga has been named in the team for this weekend's Pacific Championships match against Tonga, despite a failed head injury assessment last weekend. Samoa's management is seeking an exemption to allow him...

Pacific rugby league action set to kick of this weekend

Fiji Bati proved too strong for Cook Islands last year, winning 56-6 in the Pacific Championships Bowls Challenge. Photo: Facebook / NRL Opinion - All the waiting ends when the Pacific Championships Bowl Challenge rolls off in Port Moresby on...

Pacific News In Brief For 16 October

Article – RNZ A round-up of news from around the region, including 32 political parties in PNG put on notice by the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates Commission. Papua New Guinea – notice Thirty-two political parties in Papua New...

Solomon Islanders call for sustainable, community-driven tourism

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), in partnership with Tourism Solomons and Solomon Islands Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT), has released the results of the 2024 Community Attitude Survey (CAS), providing insight into how Solomon...

Pacific entrepreneurs honoured at awards for innovation, resilience

Pacific entrepreneurs were honoured at the 2025 Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Awards during a lavish event in Auckland on Wednesday. Auckland-based TROW Group took out the Frances Hartnell Supreme Award for its sustainable approach to demolition,...

AUSTRAC steps up Pacific partnership to tackle financial crime threats

The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) says it is intensifying collaboration with Pacific nations to stay ahead of fast-evolving financial crime threats, including child sexual exploitation, cryptocurrency abuse, and...

‘The journey in the Kumuls jersey starts this weekend’: Demetriou backs young Kumuls for Pacific Championships

Kumuls coach Jason Demetriou addressing the media during today's press conference (NBC News) Papua New Guinea Kumuls head coach Jason Demetriou says it is the right time to expose young talents to elite-level rugby league as part of preparations...

Pacific Championships: All you need to know

The 2025 Pacific Championships is just days away, kicking off on Saturday with some of the best men's and women's rugby league teams from across the Pacific region. The Pacific Championships is an annual tournament featuring national teams from...

Super League stars past and present named in Cook Islands squad for Pacific Championships

Former Hull KR man Brad Takairangi will captain the Cook Islands in this autumn’s Pacific Championships, with Salford Red Devils star Esan Marsters also included in Karmichael Hunt’s 20-man squad. Now 36, Takairangi made his debut for the Kuki’s...

Pacific Championships 2025: Players to watch, breakout stars, Payne Haas, Samoa, Keresi Maya, rugby union ban, Fiji, Dylan Brown, New Zealand, Tonga, news, videos, highlights

It’s fair to say this year’s Pacific Championships competition is stacked with talent. With a host of big-name stars opting to represent their heritage, and more players available than ever, squads have been bolstered in a big way. However,...

Iro, Piakura, Niukore spearhead Cook Islands squad

Cook Islands have named their squad for the 2025 Pacific Bowl with premiership winner Brendan Piakura, Sharks star KL Iro and Warriors hardman Marata Niukore headlining a powerful outfit. Piakura played three Test matches for Cook Islands in 2022...

2050 strategy to be endorsed in the Cook Islands, Tonga to be the next host for PIF Leaders Meeting

The implementation plan for the 2050 strategy is being finalised and will be endorsed by Forum leaders during their convening in the Cook Islands next month. Pacific Islands Forum Director of Governance and Engagement, Sione Tekiteki said the 52nd...

BSP announces $USD203 million third quarter revenue

PACIFIC nations have covered more than 30 million square kilometres of ocean in a regional effort to detect and deter illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. Over a three-week period from October 13-31, Operation Kurukuru inspected 126...

Fresh faces to debut for PNG Kumuls in Pacific Championships

PNG Kumuls prospect Cooper Bai during Prime Ministers XIII clash a fortnight ago (Image: Supplied) Papua New Guinea Kumuls are set to unleash new talent in the 2025 Pacific Championships, with three exciting youngsters named to make their debut...

Bati coach hails young guns after dominant Pacific Bowl opener

FIJI Bati head coach Wise Kativerata has praised his youthful squad following their commanding 44-24 win over the Cook Islands in the opening round of the Pacific Bowl Championships at the Santos National Football Stadium, Port Moresby, on...

Kumuls aim to shake up Pacific Championships

The 2025 Pacific Championships is heating up, and this week’s round two action promises a blockbuster showdown with Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) Kumuls set to unveil a supercharged lineup headlined by the return of five key stars, including skipper...

PNG KUMULS SQUAD ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2025 PACIFIC CHAMPIONSHIP

The official announcement of the Papua New Guinea Kumuls squad for the 2025 Pacific Championship has been revealed. The defending champions have named four debutants include Gairo Voro, Finley Glare, Cooper Bai, and Dudley Dotoi in their squad....