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Solomon Islands' coalition government moves to end instability and defections with constitutional reforms
The Solomon Islands government is proposing constitutional reforms to address po...
Andrew Mathieson 14 Nov 2026
First Tongan-American elected to a state senate defends US travel bans against Tongans
Doug Fiefia has been elected the first US state senator of Tongan descent. The R...
Andrew Mathieson 13 Nov 2026
West Papua rights group reports Indonesian military harassment in highlands
The Papua Justice and Human Integrity Foundation has reported multiple Indonesia...
Andrew Mathieson 13 Nov 2026
Australia under fire as Pacific seeks climate lifeline
Australia's climate record has come under fire for a second day at United Nation...
Tonga star one of 42 inducted into Hall of Legends
Jason Taumalolo's phenomenal contribution to international rugby league has been...
Joel Gould (AAP) 12 Nov 2026
UN visit to Indonesia looked to address West Papua issue amid decolonisation campaigning

The National Committee for West Papua's regional chapter in the troubled Highland Papua province is hoping the United Nations head's recent visit to Indonesia has addressed the root causes behind ongo...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 12, 2026
Indigenous Papuans warn of wildlife loss as oil palms rise through West Papua

Rapid oil palm exploration throughout parts of West Papua is threatening wildlife habitats, cultural traditions and ecological knowledge, according to fierce opponents of the practice.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Nov 9, 2026
Ponga's Kiwis call vindicated following unlikely return

A broken arm isn't the only thing Kalyn Ponga has overcome in recent weeks as he looks to steer New Zealand to Rugby League World Cup glory. The Kiwis fullback has for years come under the microscope...

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Jack Brady (AAP) Nov 9, 2026
Giant strides, but Pacific must rise again for a title

The Pacific has risen, but rugby league's new breeding grounds must still go to another level in order to take a World Cup away from the sport's traditional powers.

Maori Party secures at least four seats in NZ election, former PM slams 'disenfranchising' enrolment changes

Former prime minister Helen Clark has called for a thorough review into New Zealand's electoral, campaign funding and voting laws following the extraordinary election result.

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Ben McKay (AAP) Nov 8, 2026
Cliffhanger as Aotearoa New Zealand election too close to call

Aotearoa New Zealand's election result may not be known for weeks, with counting at the half-way mark showing a deadlocked race. A narrow win for the conservative government, or Labour-led opposition...

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Ben McKay (AAP) Nov 7, 2026
Pacific scholar confronts the legacy of a racial slur

When Latafale Alyssa Verner-Pula reached the final slide of her doctoral confirmation presentation, she saw a photograph of her grandfather appear on screen.

Giovanni Torre Giovanni Torre Nov 7, 2026
Kiwis make crunch Ponga call for Tonga semi-final

Kalyn Ponga is set to make a remarkable return for New Zealand's semi-final with Tonga, 23 days after the Newcastle captain suffered a broken arm.

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