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...

PNG NRL academy talents shine in PM’s XIII matches

A RECORD number of players from the Australian government-supported PNG NRL Academy programme were included in the recent Prime Minister’s XIII rugby league matches against Australia. Their participation highlighted the success of the pathway in...

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....

International Travel 13 October

International travel covers the number and characteristics of overseas visitors and New Zealand resident travellers (short-term movements) entering or leaving New Zealand. Key facts Monthly arrivals – overseas visitors Monthly arrivals – New...

PM XIII impressive as Otago edge Waikato in epic NPC quarter-final

Execution off the tee will be the key focus for the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII after their 28-10 victory over Papua New Guinea at the Santos National Football Stadium in Port Moresby. Despite the wet conditions, the poor kicking performance...

Super League quartet star as Papua New Guinea make history in Pacific Bowl

Four Super League players were on show as Papua New Guinea hammered Fiji to claim victory in the Pacific Bowl – with Edwin Ipape and Rhyse Martin among the stars. The Kumuls knew victory against Fiji would claim top spot in the Bowl and ensure...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 24 – 30, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security ‘Real Action’: Pacific voices growing louder over West Papua’s escalating crisis (PMN) China backs Fiji’s Ocean of Peace vision (Fiji Sun) Cook Islanders confront US-funded vessel over...

Fair Recruitment At The Heart Of Sustainable Reintegration

Press Release – PACER Plus Solomon Islands Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, Peter Shanel Agovaka said his government is honoured to host the regional meeting. Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meeting 2025 To Convene In Honiara...

Moses rushed in as duo ruled out of PM’s XIII vs PNG — Full teams for four-game blockbuster

Mitchell Moses has been rushed into the Australian Prime Minister’s XIII team for their clash with Papua New Guinea after two players were ruled out due to injury. Code Sports reported Moses, who was picked for the Kangaroos Ashes squad, will come...

Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on his political career

Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa's longest-serving leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics. "This is my last term, to the end of this term, not necessarily...

Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi: Samoa's longest-serving leader reflects on political career

Samoa's longest-serving leader Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi says his time in parliament is drawing to a close after more than four decades in politics. "This is my last term, to the end of this term, not necessarily the leadership, but to...

Stefano's eligibility sealed as international squads named

Stefano Utoikamanu's international allegiance has been confirmed after he was named in Tonga's squad for the Pacific Championships. Utoikamanu has previously represented Samoa, was born in Auckland and is eligible for Australia as well but has...

PNG name Prime Minister’s XIII squads to face Australia

Papua New Guinea have confirmed the men's and women's squads for the Prime Minister's XIII matches that will take place this Sunday against Australia in Port Moresby. The now annual clash grants the opportunity for the Papua New Guinea players to...

Officially: 65 Countries Open Their Doors to Egyptian Passport Holders Without a Visa

Thu 30 Oct 2025 | 05:05 PM Officially: 65 Countries Open Their Doors to Egyptian Passport Holders Without a Visa The Egyptian passport has achieved a new milestone in the 2025 Passport Index rankings, with the number of countries Egyptians can...

Canada warns travelers of rising dengue cases in Philippines

October 30, 2025 | 11:47am MANILA, Philippines — The Government of Canada has advised its citizens traveling to the Philippines to exercise a “high degree of caution” following rising cases of dengue fever. In a health notice issued on October 27,...

UH Mānoa anthropologist receives California Academy of Sciences’ highest honor

Reading time: 2 minutesAnthropology Professor Patrick V. Kirch The California Academy of Sciences (CAS) has bestowed its highest honor, the Fellows Medal, to Anthropology Professor Patrick V. Kirch of the College of Social Sciences (CSS) at the...

PNG Kumuls vs Fiji Bati: Pacific pride on the line

The Papua New Guinea (PNG) Kumuls and the Fiji Bati meet on Saturday in what could prove a decisive moment of the Pacific Bowl, a showcase of the region’s rugby league powerhouses. PNG enter as the defending champions and host the Pacific...

'Our kids are getting sick too soon': Experts warn of diabetes crisis crossing generations

New Zealand’s health system is heading towards a crisis that Pacific health leaders warn is already unfolding in their communities - an alarming rise in type 2 diabetes among Pacific and Māori youth that’s reshaping what used to be considered an...

Bumper clash

PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls young playmaker Gairo Voro, if given room, will shine tomorrow, and head coach Jason Demetriou says his rising star will be the game-changer. The Kumuls will play the Fiji Bati in tomorrow’s Pacific Bowl grand final at the...

‘We need more knowledge’, Seabed is rich but decision a long way off: U.S...

Cook Islands is still a long way from being ready to mine its seafloor, says ocean scientist and executive director of the Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute, Professor Adam Soule. Professor Soule made the comment after returning from a...