'Always a privilege': NRL stars embrace their island heritage

Stacey Jones has hailed the new-found strength of the island nations as the third edition of the Pacific Championships shapes as a fascinating forerunner to next year's Rugby League World Cup in Australia and Papua New Guinea. With Australia not...

Protection of Minors: Second Report proposes restorative measures against abuse

The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors publishes its second annual Report, which presents guidelines for “informed listening” and for economic, psychological, and spiritual support to victims, while highlighting the need for more...

Rugby league: What you need to know about Pacific Championships

This weekend's rugby league doubleheader kicks off with the Kiwi Ferns taking on Fetu Samoa, followed by the Kiwis versus Toa Samoa. Here's what you need to know. Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa 3.35pm Sunday, October 19 Go Media Stadium, Auckland Kiwis v...

Pacific Islands News Roundup – October 10 – 16, 2025

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Pacific Championships doubleheader: What you need to know

The doubleheader kicks off with the Kiwi Ferns taking on Fetu Samoa. Photo: Photosport Kiwi Ferns v Fetu Samoa 3.35pm Sunday, October 19 Go Media Stadium, Auckland Live blog updates on RNZ Kiwis v Toa Samoa 6.05pm Sunday, October 19 Go Media...

OPINION | Are we exporting our future? | The true cost of Fiji’s labour policies

The scale of the problem SINCE 2018, approximately 114,000 Fijians – nearly 12 per cent of our entire population – have left the country. That’s equivalent to losing every resident of Lautoka and Nadi combined. Deputy Prime Minister Professor...

No Special Wording Needed to Overcome Presumption of Bias

Metropolitan News-Enterprise Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Page 1 Court of Appeal: No Special Wording Needed to Overcome Presumption of Bias Opinion Says Judge May Find That Presumptively Invalid Reason Under Racial Justice Act Is Not Race-Based...

Pacific entrepreneurs honoured at awards for innovation, resilience

Pacific entrepreneurs were honoured at the 2025 Pacific Business Trust (PBT) Awards during a lavish event in Auckland on Wednesday. Auckland-based TROW Group took out the Frances Hartnell Supreme Award for its sustainable approach to demolition,...

New Zealand League juggling eligibility laws - 'We're a bit hindered'

The landscape of international league underwent a seismic shift in 2017 as superstars such as Jason Taumalolo pledged their allegiance to Tonga. Photo: Photosport While good for the game, coach Stacey Jones admits the international rugby league...

Pacific beauty queens set to shine

Source: Fiji Government / Facebook Fiji will host the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant in February, returning as the venue after a seven-year gap. Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa announced that Fiji will host the 37th Miss Pacific Island...

Palestine and the Pacific

Why have island nations been so prominent among supporters of Israel? By Nic Maclellan Standing beside Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on 17 September, Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka declared that “the people of Fiji share a very close...

School children protection project launched

The Ministry of Education and Training (MET) has officially launched its Safe and Resilient Children Project to safeguard students’ well-being and safety. The new initiative, backed by funding from the Australian Government (DFAT), is led by Save...

Opening remarks from SPC's Director-General at the 14th Conference of the Pacific Community, Friday 17 October 2025

Theme – Pasifiki: Rooted in Heritage, Honouring the Past, United for a Resilient Future Your Royal Highness, The Crown Prince Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister Responsible for His Majesty's Armed Forces. Mr Vice President of the Federated...

New LDS President Will Inherit A Global Faith That’s Far More Diverse

(ANALYSIS) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has spent the past few weeks in a moment of both mourning and transition. On Sept. 28, a shooting and arson at a Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Michigan killed four people and wounded...

Nine Upfronts: 2026 Olympics leads a slate filled with defining Australian moments, sharks, and outback murder highways

Share Tweet Share Email The Olympics were front and center at Nine’s pitch to advertisers and media today with the 2026 Nine Upfronts. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event, while unveiling its roster of new...

Reimagining Commercial Underwriting in the Age of AI

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He’s that one in a 1000 | From Toge in Ba to all over the rugby world

“THERE are thousands of people playing rugby and they want to represent Fiji. Yet, I was among those who were chosen to be part of the Flying Fijians.” This was an utterance by Joji Nasova on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 as he looked back on his many...

Protection of Minors: 'What victims want is to be listened to'

In an interview with Vatican News, Maud de Boer-Buquicchio, a jurist in charge of the Second Annual Report on Church Policies and Procedures for Safeguarding of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, highlights the main elements...

Nine Network Unveils New & Returning Content at 2026 Upfronts

The Nine Upfronts has revealed new and returning content for 2026, with a focus on the Winter Olympics. Nine confirmed its full hosting and commentary lineup for the sporting event on Wednesday, while unveiling its roster of new and returning...

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World in 2025

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