Pacific
This category covers news and events related to New Zealand’s interactions and collaborations with other Pacific nations, regional initiatives, environmental issues, and developments in Oceania and the Pacific Islands.
New Caledonia unrest: Uneasy calm sets in as ‘massive’ reinforcements arrive
3 days ago
New Caledonia unrest: Uneasy calm sets in as ‘massive’ reinforcements arrive
As New Caledonia entered its fifth night of grave unrest, an uneasy calm had settled in the capital Nouméa and…
‘It’s a revolution here, using Tiktok’ – Pro-independence activist on New Caledonia unrest
3 days ago
‘It’s a revolution here, using Tiktok’ – Pro-independence activist on New Caledonia unrest
A member of the pro-indepdendence Kanak group says the unrest in New Caledonia is a “revolt”, as the death toll…
Pacific news in brief for May 17
3 days ago
Pacific news in brief for May 17
Tonga – drug Tonga’s Crown Prince Tupouto’a ‘Ulukalala has alluded to his father’s concerns about drug use, as he delivered…
‘Pleased with the outcome’: Fiji Water and union workers reach agreement
3 days ago
‘Pleased with the outcome’: Fiji Water and union workers reach agreement
Fiji Water and its employees who have spent the last 10 days on strike have come to an agreement. Last…
Embattled Kiribati judge departs the country
4 days ago
Embattled Kiribati judge departs the country
A Kiribati judge, who has been battling a government determined to have him removed from his post, has now left…
Home detention for New Caledonia unrest ringleaders, Tiktok banned
4 days ago
Home detention for New Caledonia unrest ringleaders, Tiktok banned
The presumed ringleaders of the unrest in New Caledonia have been placed in home detention and the social network TikTok…
Pacific news in brief for May 16
4 days ago
Pacific news in brief for May 16
Papua New Guinea – cocaine A 58-year-old PNG national has been arrested in connection with the attempted shipment of 289…
‘Running straight into the defence’: Fijian Drua ‘too predictable’ says Boivert
4 days ago
‘Running straight into the defence’: Fijian Drua ‘too predictable’ says Boivert
A former Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) coaching director Frank Boivert believes the Fijian Drua team has become too predictable. A…
State of Emergency declared in New Caledonia as Paris vote sparks “deadly spiral” of violent unrest
5 days ago
State of Emergency declared in New Caledonia as Paris vote sparks “deadly spiral” of violent unrest
Analysis – The French President Emmanuel Macron has declared a state of emergency in New Caledonia after several days of…
New Caledonia violence ‘unfortunate’, but Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general is ‘not surprised’
5 days ago
New Caledonia violence ‘unfortunate’, but Pacific Islands Forum secretary-general is ‘not surprised’
The outgoing secretary-general of the Pacific Islands Forum is “not surprised” with the violent unrest in New Caledonia which has…