Peters’ Pacific kiss-and-make-up trip vital as tensions rise
Analysis: Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver says New Zealand’s role in the region is vital as international conflicts increase.…
Niue earning millions from ocean sponsorship scheme
The island nation of Niue is making millions of dollars by offering the world the opportunity to sponsor…
Barbara Dreaver on her ultimate Pacific paradise and favourite NZ book of all time
As TVNZ’s Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver knows the islands from all angles, including their most idyllic. She names…
NZDF helps rescue overdue fisherman drifting in Pacific
The air force has helped rescue a missing fisherman who was reported overdue, finding his dinghy drifting in…
Qantas announces flights to Gold Coast, Samoa from Auckland
Qantas has announced two new services out of Auckland alongside the imminent opening of a new lounge at…
Fractured relationship between NZ-Cook Islands dealt another blow
The fractured political relationship between New Zealand and the Cook Islands has been dealt another major blow. Confidential…
New Zealand suspends nearly $30m in aid to Cook Islands
New Zealand has suspended two years of aid payments – around $30 million – to the Cook Islands,…
Katoa stable, but NRL to probe Tonga star’s head knocks
The NRL will look into Tonga’s handling of Eliesa Katoa’s head knocks, after the Melbourne star suffered seizure…
Tongan league star suffers seizure after head knocks
Tonga league player Eliesa Katoa has undergone surgery after he suffered “seizure activity” on the bench during the…
Kiwi Ferns claim comeback victory over Fetu Samoa
Looking dead and buried at half-time, after conceding a 20-0 lead, the Kiwi Ferns stormed back in the…
Australia and PNG sign historic defence treaty
The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea signed a major bilateral defence treaty Monday that China believes…
NZ Govt pays Samoa $6 million over Manawanui disaster
New Zealand has paid Samoa’s government around NZ$6 million in compensation for last year’s Manawanui disaster, Foreign Minister…