Pacific press barely notices NZ's election; the loudest anger targets NZ's Penrhyn port deal

I think Greenpeace are trying to scare and catastrophise and intimidate Kiwis. Kiwis are about to vote and they’re going to vote for resource development within guardrails.

I think Greenpeace are trying to scare and catastrophise and intimidate Kiwis. Kiwis are about to vote and they’re going to vote for resource development within guardrails.

We have written to Earth Sciences, which is formerly NIWA. A few weeks back, we’ve had no response to either of those letters.

We have written to Earth Sciences, which is formerly NIWA. A few weeks back, we’ve had no response to either of those letters.

The Tangaroa protest has now put a sharper focus on the role of Aotearoa’s publicly owned research vessels in deep sea mineral exploration and what that could mean for the Pacific

The Tangaroa protest has now put a sharper focus on the role of Aotearoa’s publicly owned research vessels in deep sea mineral exploration and what that could mean for the Pacific

Helen Tunnah expressed New Zealand's readiness to support the collection of artefacts and other items related to the country's participation in INTERFET

Helen Tunnah manifestou a disponibilidade da Nova Zelândia para apoiar a recolha de artefactos e outros elementos relacionados com a participação do país na INTERFET

the aim is for this not to be a place of mourning, but a place of pride and memory

o objetivo é que este não seja um lugar de luto, mas um lugar de orgulho e de memória

This is a positive and hugely significant initiative that demonstrates the strength of New Zealand’s partnerships with both the Cook Islands and the United States.

This is a positive and hugely significant initiative that demonstrates the strength of New Zealand’s partnerships with both the Cook Islands and the United States.

The goal, as I've always argued, is that we should be trying to demilitarize and make the Pacific neutral. It's in no one's benefit that it ends up being pieces on a chessboard.

The goal, as I've always argued, is that we should be trying to demilitarize and make the Pacific neutral. It's in no one's benefit that it ends up being pieces on a chessboard.

Work has begun on a range of community infrastructure projects on Penrhyn as part of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) annual humanitarian assistance and disaster relief task Exercise Tropic Twilight.

Work has begun on a range of community infrastructure projects on Penrhyn as part of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) annual humanitarian assistance and disaster relief task Exercise Tropic Twilight.

Fifty-three years after missing their initial invitation, 19 New Zealand veterans visited Rarotonga this week to present commemorative plaques and thank the Cook Islands for supporting their historic 1973 anti-nuclear deployment.

Fifty-three years after missing their initial invitation, 19 New Zealand veterans visited Rarotonga this week to present commemorative plaques and thank the Cook Islands for supporting their historic 1973 anti-nuclear deployment.

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health has renewed its partnership with Health New Zealand to support referrals for services not available in the country.

Te Marae Ora (TMO) Ministry for Health has renewed its partnership with Health New Zealand to support referrals for services not available in the country.

It is always special to return to Tūrangawaewae Marae, given the deep historical and cultural bonds we share with the Kiingitanga

It is always special to return to Tūrangawaewae Marae, given the deep historical and cultural bonds we share with the Kiingitanga

the occasion highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between the Cook Islands and Aotearoa, built on shared heritage, culture and values.

the occasion highlighted the strong and enduring relationship between the Cook Islands and Aotearoa, built on shared heritage, culture and values.

Responding specifically to the New Zealand comments, Guo described them as completely unfounded.

Responding specifically to the New Zealand comments, Guo described them as completely unfounded.

The question also referred to comments by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who had suggested that “outside forces” were involved in the political developments.

The question also referred to comments by New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters, who had suggested that “outside forces” were involved in the political developments.

The developments have also attracted regional attention, with New Zealand raising concerns about possible outside influence in the Pacific political environment.

The developments have also attracted regional attention, with New Zealand raising concerns about possible outside influence in the Pacific political environment.

“It not only represents Pasifika, but it represents all our cultures within our team, across Pasifika,” he said.

“It not only represents Pasifika, but it represents all our cultures within our team, across Pasifika,” he said.

“It’s a pretty special part of our culture and a tradition,” Bower said.

“It’s a pretty special part of our culture and a tradition,” Bower said.

“A lot of boys have Pasifika backgrounds in this team and our cultural background. It’s a proud symbol for us to wear,” he said.

“A lot of boys have Pasifika backgrounds in this team and our cultural background. It’s a proud symbol for us to wear,” he said.

Four to four and a half hours' flight versus a minimum of 22 hours by plane to reach mainland France. For emergencies, it is indeed the best place to send our patients, even if it costs a little more.

Quatre à quatre heures et demie de vol contre 22 heures d’avion minimum pour rejoindre la métropole. Pour les urgences, c’est effectivement le meilleur endroit pour envoyer nos malades, même si ça coûte un peu plus cher

Closer than Paris and already a partner of French Polynesia for several medical specialities, New Zealand could take on a bigger role in the care pathways of Polynesian patients.

Plus proche que Paris et déjà partenaire de la Polynésie pour plusieurs spécialités médicales, la Nouvelle-Zélande pourrait prendre une place plus importante dans les parcours de soins des patients polynésiens.

build genuine continuity of care across the Pacific, with the idea of making the geographical proximity between Tahiti and Auckland a medical asset.

construire une véritable continuité de soins à l’échelle du Pacifique, avec l’idée de faire de la proximité géographique entre Tahiti et Auckland un atout médical

Parliamentary cooperation is an important component of New Zealand’s close partnership with Fiji,

Parliamentary cooperation is an important component of New Zealand’s close partnership with Fiji,

Fiji and New Zealand maintain longstanding bilateral relations, with parliamentary exchanges forming part of the broader relationship between the two Pacific nations.

Fiji and New Zealand maintain longstanding bilateral relations, with parliamentary exchanges forming part of the broader relationship between the two Pacific nations.

It is not certain the bill will pass, as the National Party's two coalition partners (the libertarian ACT party and the populist NZ First party) have both said they oppose it.

Il n’est pas certain que le projet de loi soit adopté, dans la mesure où les deux partenaires de coalition du Parti national (le parti libertarien ACT et le parti populiste NZ First) ont tous deux déclaré s’y opposer.

selected for a New Zealand Prime Minister’s Fellowship in recognition of her “important work” under a programme intended to strengthen relations between the two countries

selected for a New Zealand Prime Minister’s Fellowship in recognition of her “important work” under a programme intended to strengthen relations between the two countries

However, PNA officials may not be persuaded by MFAT’s lobbying, as concern has been raised about the degree to which New Zealand influences Tokelauan fisheries.

However, PNA officials may not be persuaded by MFAT’s lobbying, as concern has been raised about the degree to which New Zealand influences Tokelauan fisheries.

As a result, Tokelau has become more dependent on New Zealand monetary assistance.

As a result, Tokelau has become more dependent on New Zealand monetary assistance.

Tokelau’s latest update in their letter to Parties was that New Zealand’s position was not likely to change, which meant that Tokelau could no longer operate as it used to.

Tokelau’s latest update in their letter to Parties was that New Zealand’s position was not likely to change, which meant that Tokelau could no longer operate as it used to.

It will now be difficult to sue New Zealand companies over their environmental impact.

Il sera désormais difficile de poursuivre les entreprises néo-zélandaises pour leur impact sur l’environnement.

Michael Smith spoke of a "dark day for democracy" to public broadcaster RNZ.

Michael Smith a évoqué un "jour sombre pour la démocratie" devant le diffuseur public RNZ.

An independent committee warned in July that the New Zealand government's policies risked causing it to miss its CO2 emissions reduction targets.

Un comité indépendant a averti en juillet que les politiques du gouvernement néo-zélandais risquaient de lui faire rater ses objectifs de réduction d’émissions de CO2.

China has rejected allegations that it is conducting widespread espionage on New Zealand, saying the claim in the country’s latest security assessment stemmed from a Cold War mentality.

China has rejected allegations that it is conducting widespread espionage on New Zealand, saying the claim in the country’s latest security assessment stemmed from a Cold War mentality.

China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner, with two-way trade reaching record levels in recent years

China is New Zealand’s largest trading partner, with two-way trade reaching record levels in recent years

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has formally assumed the hosting and leadership of the Pacific Response Group (PRG) from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as the regional crisis response capability heads into its third year.

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has formally assumed the hosting and leadership of the Pacific Response Group (PRG) from the Australian Defence Force (ADF), as the regional crisis response capability heads into its third year.

We appreciate New Zealand’s commitment to supporting Pacific workers and maintaining high standards of worker welfare.

We appreciate New Zealand’s commitment to supporting Pacific workers and maintaining high standards of worker welfare.

The RSE Scheme continues to be an important pathway for our people to gain valuable skills, earn income, and contribute to the development of Solomon Islands.

The RSE Scheme continues to be an important pathway for our people to gain valuable skills, earn income, and contribute to the development of Solomon Islands.

MBIE and INZ officials reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific and to work with the High Commission to address shared challenges arising from labour mobility.

MBIE and INZ officials reaffirmed New Zealand’s commitment to the Pacific and to work with the High Commission to address shared challenges arising from labour mobility.

“Where in the world do they allow that to happen? My point is, if you’re going to sign up to New Zealand, then sign up,”

“Where in the world do they allow that to happen? My point is, if you’re going to sign up to New Zealand, then sign up,”

“We’re not wasting our time with that, those sorts of people. Nobody’s going to be interested in them and they’re not going to get up in the polls,”

“We’re not wasting our time with that, those sorts of people. Nobody’s going to be interested in them and they’re not going to get up in the polls,”

“However, Indigenous peoples, including Māori and Pacific communities, have historically been excluded from genetics and genomics research,”

“However, Indigenous peoples, including Māori and Pacific communities, have historically been excluded from genetics and genomics research,”

after the virus was detected in wild birds in New Zealand

after the virus was detected in wild birds in New Zealand

MAF said it is closely monitoring developments through updates from New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries

MAF said it is closely monitoring developments through updates from New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries

New Zealand Minister of Defence Chris Penk and Papua New Guinea Minister of Defence Elias Kapavore signed a Statement of Intent on Defence Cooperation 2026 – 2029 on 22 July in Port Moresby.

New Zealand Minister of Defence Chris Penk and Papua New Guinea Minister of Defence Elias Kapavore signed a Statement of Intent on Defence Cooperation 2026 – 2029 on 22 July in Port Moresby.

For decades, defence cooperation between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand has been built on longstanding arrangements such as the Mutual Assistance Program and the Status of Forces Agreement.

For decades, defence cooperation between Papua New Guinea and New Zealand has been built on longstanding arrangements such as the Mutual Assistance Program and the Status of Forces Agreement.

SUGAR imported from New Zealand has arrived in Fiji and is already being distributed to retailers as the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) works to ease shortages that have left supermarket shelves short of supplies.

SUGAR imported from New Zealand has arrived in Fiji and is already being distributed to retailers as the Fiji Sugar Corporation (FSC) works to ease shortages that have left supermarket shelves short of supplies.

The New Zealand government's recent climate policy decisions risk jeopardising the achievement of the country's emissions reduction targets, an independent report warns.

Les récentes décisions du gouvernement néo-zélandais en matière de politique climatique risquent de compromettre la réalisation des objectifs de réduction des émissions du pays, prévient un rapport indépendant.

the right-wing government ignored the recommendations on emissions reductions for 2025

le gouvernement de droite a ignoré les recommandations de réduction des émissions pour 2025

There is now little time left to correct course.

Il ne reste désormais que peu de temps pour corriger le cap.

An "isolated detection, with no sign of mass mortality in wildlife"

Un dépistage « isolé, sans signe de mortalité massive dans la faune sauvage »

no case has been detected to date on poultry farms, in either Australia or New Zealand

aucun cas n’a été détecté à ce jour dans les élevages avicoles, ni en Australie ni en Nouvelle-Zélande

which "probably contracted the virus by feeding on infected birds"

qui aurait « probablement contracté le virus en se nourrissant d’oiseaux infectés »

More than thirteen-thousand students and five hundred teachers have benefited from improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, services, and training.

More than thirteen-thousand students and five hundred teachers have benefited from improved Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure, services, and training.

The High Commission says these investments have helped schools to become healthier, safer, and more supportive for children while strengthening access to essential services for communities across the province.

The High Commission says these investments have helped schools to become healthier, safer, and more supportive for children while strengthening access to essential services for communities across the province.

Small, community-focused initiatives can have significant impacts on the lives of families.

Small, community-focused initiatives can have significant impacts on the lives of families.

Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly Member for Tasimboko Ward, Jimmy Saea, welcomed the support and expressed gratitude to the New Zealand Government for its contribution to the wellbeing of local communities.

Guadalcanal Provincial Assembly Member for Tasimboko Ward, Jimmy Saea, welcomed the support and expressed gratitude to the New Zealand Government for its contribution to the wellbeing of local communities.

We remain determined to deepen both our bilateral security relationship as well as other regional security relationships and arrangements.

We remain determined to deepen both our bilateral security relationship as well as other regional security relationships and arrangements.

Defence cooperation will also be strengthened through continued joint training, combined exercises, maritime security initiatives, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Defence cooperation will also be strengthened through continued joint training, combined exercises, maritime security initiatives, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations.

Cooperate on regional and multilateral initiatives to advance the Pacific as an Ocean of Peace.

Cooperate on regional and multilateral initiatives to advance the Pacific as an Ocean of Peace.

The renewed partnership replaces the 2022–2025 framework and reaffirms both countries’ commitment to increasing two-way trade to NZ$2 billion by 2030.

The renewed partnership replaces the 2022–2025 framework and reaffirms both countries’ commitment to increasing two-way trade to NZ$2 billion by 2030.

During the meeting, Mr Peters said the ministers discussed New Zealand’s interest in exploratory talks with Fiji and Australia on the proposed Ocean of Peace Alliance.

During the meeting, Mr Peters said the ministers discussed New Zealand’s interest in exploratory talks with Fiji and Australia on the proposed Ocean of Peace Alliance.

The Ministry welcomes this important support. Having the Partnership Support Hub based within MEHRD will help us work more closely with our partners and ensure that support reaches the areas where it is most needed

The Ministry welcomes this important support. Having the Partnership Support Hub based within MEHRD will help us work more closely with our partners and ensure that support reaches the areas where it is most needed

High Commissioner Jonathan Curr reaffirmed New Zealand's strong and long-standing commitment to support education in Solomon Islands.

High Commissioner Jonathan Curr reaffirmed New Zealand's strong and long-standing commitment to support education in Solomon Islands.

then-Permanent Secretary Dr Franco Rodie thanked the Government and people of New Zealand for their continued partnership and support.

then-Permanent Secretary Dr Franco Rodie thanked the Government and people of New Zealand for their continued partnership and support.

New Zealand and Australia share a close bond, with a military alliance that continues to go from strength to strength, and we also have a strong and enduring relationship with Fiji,” Luxon said.

New Zealand and Australia share a close bond, with a military alliance that continues to go from strength to strength, and we also have a strong and enduring relationship with Fiji,” Luxon said.

Elevating our long-standing relationship with Australia and Fiji – and other Pacific nations – to the next level through an alliance would mean we become even closer partners,” Peters said.

Elevating our long-standing relationship with Australia and Fiji – and other Pacific nations – to the next level through an alliance would mean we become even closer partners,” Peters said.

We know the best results come when governments, communities, local organisations and development partners work together,

We know the best results come when governments, communities, local organisations and development partners work together,

New Zealand remains committed to support Solomon Islands through both disaster response and long-term resilience

New Zealand remains committed to support Solomon Islands through both disaster response and long-term resilience

This practical support will help people recover faster and reduce their vulnerability to future shocks,

This practical support will help people recover faster and reduce their vulnerability to future shocks,

Within our school we have 11 classrooms of just Samoan children, and then we have a Kiribati unit, a Tongan unit and a Māori nurture unit,

Within our school we have 11 classrooms of just Samoan children, and then we have a Kiribati unit, a Tongan unit and a Māori nurture unit,

We're just amazed and blown away by the culture of Samoa. We love it,

We're just amazed and blown away by the culture of Samoa. We love it,

We'll be looking at the value added to our learners when they go into the language units instead of the mainstream.

We'll be looking at the value added to our learners when they go into the language units instead of the mainstream.

A lot of the youth overseas, we don't get much exposure to this like here in Samoa.

A lot of the youth overseas, we don't get much exposure to this like here in Samoa.

So coming back to give back is not only fulfilling, but it feels good that we're doing this.

So coming back to give back is not only fulfilling, but it feels good that we're doing this.