Fiji Airports aiming for world-class status by 2033

COOK Islands activists in kayaks confronted a United States-funded exploration vessel as it returned to port in Rarotonga on Wednesday, holding a banner that read “Don’t Mine the Moana.” Media reports from Rarotonga said the four activists...

Ipape’s aggression noted

PAPUA New Guinea Kumuls captain Rhyse Martin has praised hooker Edwin Ipape for his strong return to international rugby league after the team’s 40-28 win over the Cook Islands Aitu on Saturday. The Leigh Leopards star, who missed last year’s...

Five-eighth Voro praised for top-notch debut show

PNG Kumuls five-eighth Gairo Voro has been praised for his impressive debut performance in their 40-28 win over the Cook Islands Aitu on Saturday. Voro, who scored a try in his first appearance for the Kumuls at the Santos National Football...

Netball: Silver Fern legend Marg Foster on the future of her sport and fighting cancer

She pulls no punches when she says Taurua must go on next month’s Northern Tour to the UK and that the reinstated coach will be at an unfair disadvantage heading into a pinnacle event next year if she’s not on that plane. “Noels needs to travel...

Fiji Bati rookie hoping for second NRL chance after ref ban

Keresi Maya believed that COVID and a six-year ban had ended his NRL dream but after debuting for Fiji in the Pacific Championships the rookie forward is hoping for a second chance. Maya, who is the only Fiji-based played in the Bati squad, joined...

Let the Red, Gold and Black speak freely

PAPUA New Guinea is a nation where rugby league is more than just a sport. It is a source of pride, of identity, and an excellent tool for national unity. However, in recent times, it is deeply troubling that access to our national teams,...

Air Tahiti launches ATR MRO centre

Air Tahiti has launched a new project that seeks to expand and enhance Air Tahiti’s existing ATR MRO centre. The airline, along with the the government of French Polynesia and the French state want to strengthen the current capabilities and...

AI Is Decoding Whales’ Communications. Could That Be a Turning Point in the Push for Their Rights?

For centuries, humans have drawn a line between themselves and other species, initially claiming that other animals couldn’t feel pain. Science proved they could. Then the argument shifted: Animals lacked consciousness or the ability to think in...

‘It’s a farce’—Why the IRL Golden Boot needs a re-boot

It used to be the ultimate accolade in rugby league, awarded to the best player in the game across all formats of club and representative competition each calendar year. However in more recent seasons the IRL ‘Golden Boot’ selection criteria has...

‘Continue the legacy’: Cooper Bai opens up on ambitions with PNG

When Cooper Bai runs out for Papua New Guinea in the Pacific Championships, it’ll be the continuation of a proud family legacy. The 18-year-old forward, son of Kumuls legend Marcus Bai, will make his Test debut against the Cook Islands after a...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 17 – 23, 2025

Political Leadership and Regionalism, Peace and Security Outspoken Former Malaita Premier Daniel Suidani Passes Away (In-depth Solomons) New Caledonia: FLNKS concerned about the postponement of provincial elections, “satisfied” with the green...

Hedge Funds, IP, And Offshore Investments: Optimal Structuring

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'Scary' part of Samoa resurgence to flip World Cup on its head

Australia's stranglehold on international rugby league has been slowly slipping away and next year's World Cup looms as a potential changing-of-the-guard moment. For the past 50 years, only once have the Kangaroos not lifted the trophy, falling to...

Fiji qualifies for its first-ever women's Rugby League World Cup

Photo: International Rugby League Facebook The Fiji Bulikula have qualified for the women's Rugby League World Cup for the first time. The Bulikula beat Nigeria 62-4 on Monday morning to earn the eight and final place at next year's tournament....

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

An Australian think tank has proposed an intelligence-sharing agreement between Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands countries aimed at countering China’s influence in the region. The think tank claims the initiative will “build capacity,...

These two things will determine who wins the US-China trade war

The trade war between the U.S. and China is turning into an MMA-style cage match. President Donald Trump just announced 100% tariffs on Chinese-made goods, while President Xi Jinping has slapped a near 100% ban on critical minerals from China into...

Pacific news in brief for 28 October

Angau Memorial Hospital (file image) Photo: RNZI Papua New Guinea Power outages in Papua New Guinea is affecting Angau Memorial General Hospital in Lae, Morobe province, the regional hospital's chief executive says. The National newspaper reports...

Air Tahiti Adds 40 Extra Flights for Polynesia’s Biggest Canoe Race

Air Tahiti will operate more than 40 additional flights between October 29 and November 1, 2025, to support the Hawaiki Nui Va’a, French Polynesia’s largest canoe race. The airline expects to carry over 2,600 passengers during the four-day event,...

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Paris Masters 2025: Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2 Daily start time: 6am ET / 10am GMT Free stream: France TV (France) Unlock the free stream using ExpressVPN Watch Paris Masters 2025 live streams, as Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner...

Pacific protesters against deep sea mining challenge US exploration ship

Greenpeace Cook Islanders holding a banner reading “Don’t Mine the Moana” have confronted an exploration vessel as it returned to Rarotonga port today, protesting the emerging threat of seabed mining. Four activists in kayaks paddled alongside the...