Christine Rovoi

Twelve Pasifika have been recognised in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List for decades of service in sports, education, language, public service, and communities across Aotearoa and the wider Pacific.

Pacific rugby leaders say professional pathways, local development and Pacific-led decision-making must be protected as support grows for Kanaloa Rugby's bid to take over Moana Pasifika.

Professor Steven Ratuva says New Zealand should treat saving the club as a long-term Pacific partnership, not just another rugby funding project.

Major powers at a Singapore summit laid out their views on the Indo-Pacific, with allies urged to spend more on defence and island nations watching how regional influence is shifting.

Over 20,000 reports of online child exploitation and abuse were received last year as governments and tech companies told social media platforms must be made safer by design, not just restricted by age.

A video showing men, some believed to be former PALM workers living under an overpass has triggered an investigation, renewing questions about worker welfare and support systems in Australia.

A business plan involving Sāmoa and Tonga is emerging as a possible path forward for Moana Pasifika, with rugby leaders saying a decision on the franchise's future could be made soon.

Matthew Wale says he was denied access to Solomon Islands' controversial security agreement with China until days before his visit to Australia as his government signals a major foreign policy reset.

All Blacks great Mils Muliaina believes NZ teams will prove too strong in this weekend's qualifying finals, with the former fullback tipping Australia's remaining hopes to be dashed on Kiwi soil.

Defence, China and Solomon Islands relations are expected to feature prominently as New Zealand and Australia deepen cooperation in an increasingly contested Indo-Pacific region.