PremiumPoliticsPacific Islands ask for debt relief to help NZ hit Paris goals11 May, 2022 05:00 PM8 minutes to readDebt costs have hit Pacific Islands hard, but they have a plan, which could help NZ.
PremiumWorldA free diver's training partners: tiger sharks9 May, 2022 11:54 PM8 minutes to readNew York Times: "If one day the worst happens ... I will never blame the shark."
TalanoaBula! Women's Rugby World Cup welcomes Fiji for the first time6 May, 2022 01:41 AM2 minutes to readThe Fijian national women's rugby team is heading to the Rugby World Cup.
PremiumTravel30 places you can visit without a pre-departure test5 May, 2022 06:00 PM7 minutes to readPlus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.
WorldFiji says US can seize Russian superyacht, but not right away4 May, 2022 11:27 PM4 minutes to readQuestion remains over which of two Russian oligarchs really owns the Amadea superyacht.
TravelTahiti is back! 5 reasons to visit French Polynesia4 May, 2022 12:21 AM4 minutes to readDust off your suitcase and dig out that bathing suit.
TravelSamoa sets date to welcome back international travellers3 May, 2022 12:56 AM2 minutes to readSamoa has announced it is ready to welcome back international tourists.
TalanoaSamoa to reopen international borders in August - PM Fiame Naomi Mata'afa3 May, 2022 12:01 AM3 minutes to readThe news has brought excitement to Samoans living overseas.
BusinessCitizenship NFTs: Crypto paradise planned on Vanuatu island29 Apr, 2022 08:47 PM3 minutes to readThe Satoshi development has received the endorsement of the Vanuatu Prime Minister.
World'Regional hub': China's aviation plans with Solomon islands revealed29 Apr, 2022 02:54 AM4 minutes to readOne of China's biggest defence companies had big plans for the Solomon Islands.
TravelEscape winter with these quarantine-free Pacific Islands29 Apr, 2022 12:24 AM5 minutes to readDitch the winter cold with these Pacific Islands.
WorldAmerica tries to seize Russian oligarch's superyacht being held in Fiji28 Apr, 2022 07:49 AM3 minutes to readBut who really owns the boat? Only one of the two possibilities faces sanctions.
WorldAustralia accuses China of election interference with Solomon Islands pact28 Apr, 2022 03:30 AM4 minutes to readAn Australian minister said the timing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was deliberate.
PremiumWorldWhy a Chinese security deal in the Pacific could ripple through the world24 Apr, 2022 05:00 PM7 minutes to readNew York Times: "China is looking to rebalance the global order in its favour."
PremiumWorldAudrey Young: Blessings, bad news and plan B in Aussie election campaign22 Apr, 2022 01:00 AM7 minutes to readWeek 2 wrap: Crushing egg-shells and catching Covid on the Australian campaign trail.
WorldAustralian leaders clash over China's expansion in Pacific21 Apr, 2022 01:00 AM5 minutes to readAustralian PM Scott Morrison accused the opposition of 'taking China's side'.
TravelOne document you may need to be allowed to drive overseas19 Apr, 2022 10:14 PM4 minutes to readIn some destinations, a full licence isn't valid without this key permit.
New ZealandRed alert issued as ex-cyclone Fili tracks towards East Coast11 Apr, 2022 11:36 PM10 minutes to readTropical Cyclone Fili is tracking further east of New Zealand, the latest models show.
TalanoaSamoa seeks help from NZ for its youngest Covid patient11 Apr, 2022 05:54 PM2 minutes to readSamoa is seeking medical help for its youngest Covid patient, a 1-year-old girl.
TravelNiue reveals dates for quarantine-free travel10 Apr, 2022 10:43 PM3 minutes to readKiwis can soon travel to this tropical destination without needing to quarantine.
New Zealand|CrimeFirst interview: Man kept as slave in NZ speaks out8 Apr, 2022 08:23 PM16 minutes to readHe was lured to NZ by promises of money and a better life, but was kept as a slave.
New ZealandRemnants of cyclone Fili set to hit North Island next week7 Apr, 2022 04:22 AM3 minutes to readWeeks after Gisborne was hit with flooding the region could be hit with wet weather again.
New Zealand'Something went terribly wrong': Kiwi couple were fixing boat before electrocution deaths5 Apr, 2022 10:00 PM2 minutes to readBen and Rochelle Neill were found dead after a suspected accident.
New Zealand|PoliticsRevealed: Louisa Wall's new job outside Parliament4 Apr, 2022 10:36 PM4 minutes to readLouisa Wall's job is part of a managed exit after withdrawing as an electorate candidate.
New ZealandDan Carter calls on super-sub Stephen Donald for help again2 Apr, 2022 06:00 PM4 minutes to readCarter is returning to Eden Park to kick 1598 balls over 24 hours for charity.
PremiumNew Zealand|PoliticsRed lines: Kevin Rudd on China and what NZ must do to avoid war2 Apr, 2022 05:00 PM7 minutes to readListener: The threat China poses in the Pacific is real and NZ must act, ex-Aus PM says.
TalanoaSamoa and Vanuatu record first Covid-19 related deaths31 Mar, 2022 06:31 PM2 minutes to readOne death has been recorded in Samoa while Vanuatu has had two deaths.
TalanoaNew Zealand's first Pan Pacific hub is shaping up in Hamilton31 Mar, 2022 01:20 AM3 minutes to readPacific Island community trust K'aute Pasifika hosted a site visit for selected invitees.
WorldSolomons' leader confirms security pact with China30 Mar, 2022 03:55 AM3 minutes to readThe treaty could allow China to deploy police and military personnel in Solomon Islands.
New ZealandNZ medical team to provide mental health support in Tonga30 Mar, 2022 02:23 AM2 minutes to readEight NZ medical profs have left for Tonga to help with trauma in tsunami aftermath.
Talanoa'Joint ambition': NZ, Fiji pen new partnership focused on 'five principles'29 Mar, 2022 07:26 PM3 minutes to readNew Zealand and Fiji have signed a partnership agreement promising 'shared commitment'.
PremiumWorldUS and Australia boost military co-operation to counter China28 Mar, 2022 10:06 PM5 minutes to readFinancial Times: China is spending up large on space and high-tech weapons.
Politics'Gravely concerning': PM on Chinese warships being allowed in South Pacific27 Mar, 2022 07:55 PM4 minutes to readArdern says there is no need for China to station military vessels near Solomon Islands.