5 hours ago
Pacific Islands News Roundup – February 12 – 18, 2026
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Pacific Islands Report
Owner: East-West Center & University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
5 minutes ago
Search continues for missing man after two rescued at sea south of Tonga
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Matangi Tonga Online
Owner: Fonua Family
3 hours ago
'We don't do this for awards': Local dance company wins international prize
Neutral
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Owner: Australian Government
4 hours ago
Fresh judging controversy reignites Tongan mistrust of Miss Pacific Islands — despite reform promises
Neutral
Kaniva Tonga
Owner: Kalino Latu
4 hours ago
Tilila Siola’a Walker’s ponzi scheme trial set for March 2027, U.S. prosecutors confirm
Neutral
Kaniva Tonga
Owner: Kalino Latu
9 hours ago
Pacific nations too dependent on seasonal worker schemes, labour expert warns
Public Broadcaster
RNZ
Owner: New Zealand Government
7 hours ago
Bangarra Dance Theatre wins international award for creating 'radical change'
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ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
Owner: Australian Government
11 hours ago
Pacific nations too dependent on seasonal worker schemes, labour expet warns
Public Broadcaster
RNZ
Owner: New Zealand Government
8 hours ago
Stage set for Rukau Royal Rumble
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Cook Island News
Owner: Liz Woods & John Woods
14 hours ago
Pacific's next football stars set for PNG and Solomons as OFC U16 draws are locked in
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
Owner: New Zealand Government
10 hours ago
Vailima Marist International Sevens scheduled for Samoa Independence week
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Samoa News
Owner: Annesley Family
Feb. 19, 2026
Tonga to establish first diplomatic mission in Fiji
Neutral
Talanoa 'O Tonga
Owner: Kalafi Moala
14 hours ago
Dame Valerie Adams champions the next wave of Pacific athletes
Public Broadcaster
Pacific Media Network
Owner: New Zealand Government
Feb. 19, 2026
Pacific-led engagement key to tackling invasive species in Tonga, research finds
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Talanoa 'O Tonga
Owner: Kalafi Moala
15 hours ago
Missing Tongan fishermen rescued 105 nautical miles south of Tonga
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Matangi Tonga Online
Owner: Fonua Family
15 hours ago
EU Ambassador concludes first official visit to Tonga with focus on climate resilience and partnership
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Talanoa 'O Tonga
Owner: Kalafi Moala
15 hours ago
Australia-backed programme targets learning barriers for Tongan children
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Talanoa 'O Tonga
Owner: Kalafi Moala
16 hours ago
Pubs to open early for home nations Rugby World games
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Ruck
Owner: Christopher Hugh Phillips
17 hours ago
Newcastle Red Bulls v Northampton Saints: Full team news for the cup clash
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Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Owner: Malcolm Denmark
Feb. 18, 2026
Pacific’s cocaine super highway
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Marshall Islands Journal
Owner: Murphy Family