Far North soldier Ardyn Prentice leads Army health protection during Cook Islands exercise

Those 30 personnel aren’t just thrown into the tropics and told to get on with it. Prentice is there to protect the health of the soldiers by mitigating potential health hazards in the environment. This involves ensuring water safety through...

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....

How to decide which South Pacific island is best for your next trip

The South Pacific confounds even the savviest map buffs with its splatter of dots spread across the world's biggest ocean. What you can't tell from a map, or even most tourist brochures is that these palm-laden pinpricks are as diverse as the...

New Zealand enforcer Marata Niukore returns to play for the Cook Islands after missing out on Kiwi selection

One New Zealand Warriors powerhouse Marata Niukore is set to reignite his international career with the Cook Islands, returning to represent the island nation for the first time since 2019. The 29-year-old second rower has been named in the Cook...

Public consultation: Proposed data collection approach and content for the census

Stats NZ is seeking feedback on the information to be collected for the next census. About this consultation This consultation shares our current thinking for the next census and invites your feedback on the proposed data collection approach and...

Samoa solve injury headache; Tonga’s left-field spine: Pacific Championships Team Lists

The second week of the Pacific Championships is here and once again a host of stacked teams face off, with Samoa solving their injury headache. Initial fears were Ben Gardiner would be without three stars — Jazz Tevaga, Jaydn Su’A and Ata Mariota...

Wigan Warriors star scores first international try for Papua New Guinea in Pacific Championships defeat

Wigan Warriors star Emily Veivers scored her first international try for her beloved Papua New Guinea, who went down to a 34-6 defeat to the Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships on Saturday. Veivers started at hooker for PNG Orchids at Santos...

Pacific News In Brief For 14 October

Article – RNZ A round up of news from around the region, including a new mental health strategy in Tonga. Tonga – mental health Tonga’s health ministry has launched its long-awaited National Mental Health Strategy and Policy at Vaiola Hospital....

Te Maeva Nui unites Cook Islanders in Aotearoa

In a vibrant display of cultural pride, Cook Islanders gave their all on stage at the Te Maeva Nui New Zealand. Thousands of performers making up ten teams have been preparing for months on end, culminating in two days of energetic performances....

Confirmed team lists for Pacific Championships Week 2

The second week of the Pacific Championships will play out in Port Moresby and Brisbane as four nations lock horns. Papua New Guinea had the bye in the opening round of the Pacific Bowl, but will be eager to make a strong impression when they take...

Endurance test looms for triathletes in Cook Islands

RAROTONGA, 07 OCTOBER 2025 (COOK ISLANDS NEWS)—The Cook Islands Triathlon Association (CITAI) is gearing up for its mammoth Ariki Adventures Raro Challenge multisport event, taking place this Saturday, 11 October. Association president Roland...

Star Tigers duo headline injury-depleted Fiji team — Pac Champs squads

New Zealand, Tonga and Samoa have named their star-studded squads for the upcoming Pacific Championships competition. Kiwis head coach Stacey Jones has called on veteran playmaker Kieran Foran, who returns to the squad after announcing his...

5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival raises awareness of human rights

20 October 2025 Suva, Fiji – Over 3,000 people across the Pacific are seeing human rights in a new light thanks to the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival’s powerful regional screenings. This year’s festival, on the themes of ‘Loss, Damage,...

Fiji Take Third Place With Penalty Shootout Win Over Cook Islands

Press Release – Oceania Football Confederation Fiji and the Cook Islands played out a tense goalless draw in the bronze medal match at the OFC U-19 Womens Championship 2025, with Fiji holding firm to claim third place on penalties. The Young...

Young Kulas edge Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at OFC U-19 Championship

Young Kulas edge Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze at OFC U-19 Championship The Young Kulas has beaten the Cook Islands 3-2 on penalties to win bronze in the OFC U-19 Women’s Championship in Tahiti. The match had ended with a nil-all...

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...

RC Blog: Who’s willing to pay for sustainability in the Pacific?

Written by Simona Marinescu, Isabella Massa, Guillaume Lafortune After major setbacks to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Pacific needs fairer access to financing as it fights to overcome climate challenges. Crises in climate, geopolitics...

Tigers superstar stuns with epic first half blitz as Fiji thrash Cook Islands in Pacific Bowl opener

Jahream Bula’s four tries have led Fiji to a dominant 44-24 victory over the Cook Islands in the Pacific Championships opener. Bula had four tries at half time but wasn’t able to add to his tally after the break. Watch every game of the 2025...

The 2025 Pacific Championships: Women’s Match Update

The second half of the women’s clash between the PNG Orchids and the Cook Islands Moana is now underway. In the first half, the Orchids displayed strong defensive efforts in the opening 10 minutes. However, the Moana managed to break through with...

NRL glory to Pacific pride

FRESH off his NRL premiership triumph with the Brisbane Broncos, Brendan Piakura is trading club colours for national pride as he suits up for the Cook Islands in their Pacific Bowl Championship opener against Fiji Bati tomorrow at the Santos...