Prime Minister's office only given hour's notice before Winston Peters' speech dismissing 'trade war'

Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters. Photo: RNZ / Samuel Rillstone The Prime Minister's office was only given an hour's notice of the contents of a speech by the Foreign Affairs minister, in which Winston Peters criticised the language used by...

Ex-Wales centre Halaholo set for Tonga debut

Former Wales and Cardiff centre Willis Halaholo is set to make his Tonga debut in August. The 34-year-old won the last of his Wales caps in April 2022 and can now play for Tonga under global governing body World Rugby's eligibility rules. Halaholo...

Identifying forest invasive species in Fiji and Tonga using machine learning: A Pacific Islands case study

NRL icon’s warning over Origin debate

South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett has weighed in on proposed changes to State of Origin eligibility while also calling for calm as English recruit Lewis Dodd prepares to make his first start at halfback after a rough first year in Australia. FOX...

MPs urge for more Tongan seasonal worker opportunities in Australia

A high-level Tongan delegation has wrapped up an official visit to Australia focused on deepening regional cooperation. Led by former Prime Minister Hon. Siaosi Sovaleni, the delegation met with Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Assistant Minister...

BeaversEdge Top 25 For 2025: No. 22 DL Tevita Pome’e

In the months leading up to the start of fall camp, BeaversEdge.com will be counting down the Top 25 Oregon State football players on the 2025 roster. Want to give your two cents on the rankings? Subscribe to BeaversEdge.com to join The Dam Board...

Canberra opens door to supporting Pacific rugby cash plea

The Albanese government has opened the door to financially supporting a $150 million pitch from Tonga, Samoa and Fiji for rugby union, amid efforts by China to use sports diplomacy to build influence in the Pacific. But one former diplomat...

Today's rugby news as Wales international switches allegiances and 'richest game in rugby' proposed

These are your rugby headlines on Friday, July 4 Halaholo gets Tonga call-up Willis Halaholo has been named in the Tonga squad for this summer's Pacific Nations Cup. Halaholo won 10 caps for Wales after moving to the country in 2016 and making...

Tupou gets chance to stake claim for Lions series with Waratahs

SYDNEY :The Wallabies thought they had a tighthead prop for a generation when Taniela Tupou packed his bags and headed to Australia to join his brother after completing his education in New Zealand. This weekend, however, he will not be facing...

Rugby-Tupou gets chance to stake claim for Lions series with Waratahs

SYDNEY (Reuters) -The Wallabies thought they had a tighthead prop for a generation when Taniela Tupou packed his bags and headed to Australia to join his brother after completing his education in New Zealand. This weekend, however, he will not be...

Tahiti Clinches Multiple Titles in Archery Finals at 2025 Pacific Mini Games

MELEKEOK, Palau — Tahiti reinforced its dominance in regional archery on Wednesday, securing multiple gold medals in the compound and recurve events at the 2025 Pacific Mini Games held at the Melekeok archery range. In the men’s 50-meter compound...

Crown Prince and Princess lead support for Trade Fair 2025

Tonga’s biggest trade fair kicked off yesterday, led by HRH Tupoutoʻa ʻUlukalala at Queen Salote Memorial Hall. The Tonga Trade Fair 2025 celebrates local enterprise, culture and innovation over three days in Nukuʻalofa. HRH Princess Sinaitakala...

Pasifika Sipoti in brief for 4 July

Christian Lio-Willie. Photo: John Cowpland / action press Rugby Christian Lio-Willie will make his debut for the All Blacks when the team meets France in Dunedin on Saturday in the first of three test matches. The Crusaders number eight, who is of...

FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania powers into the weekend as medal race heats up

KOROR (Palau) - After three stops of 3x3 action, the inaugural FIBA 3x3 Youth Nations League - Oceania has already delivered history-making performances, nail-biters, and regional bragging rights in the making. With a rest day on Friday, all eyes...

New Zealand floods trigger tsunami flashbacks for Samoan man

Waihopai and Wairau rivers. Photo: Webcam/Marlborough District Council With New Zealand's recent weather warnings and widespread flooding, a Samoan man whose home in Marlborough was affected says the experience triggered haunting memories of the...

Regional Pacific Workshop Strengthens Link Between Agriculture and Tourism

UN Tourism, the Mountain Partnership Secretariat at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), concluded a successful three-day Regional Workshop on Sustainable Gastronomy...

A glimpse into the 2025 Pacific Mini Games - voices of athletes in Palau

2025 Palau Mini Games enters its fifth day of competition on Friday. Photo: Facebook / Palau 2025 Pacific Mini Games The 2025 Pacific Mini Games has been a colourful affair so far, bringing together 23 Pacific nations to compete in a variety of...

Scott ready for debut

Ka’iulani Scott says it will be a proud moment when she makes her senior debut for the Fiji Kulas at the OFC Women’s Nations Cup this Saturday in Suva. The 17-year-old goalkeeper, who plays for Eastern Suburbs in New Zealand and has family roots...

Does English have any South Pacific words?

LANGUAGE In these monthly discussions we answer one question about language in PNG and beyond. This month we are asking ourselves if English has adopted any words from South Pacifc languages? NOWADAYS you will probably find it difficult to speak...

Try Time! Sportsbet Kicks Off Try July With $5K Donations For Every NRL & NRLW Try Scored

Sportsbet’s beloved Try July campaign is back for a sixth year, promising to donate $5,000 for every try celebration seen across the NRL, NRLW and State of Origin throughout the month, with all funds going directly to the Australian Skin Cancer...